Christmas Markets Near Lincoln 2026
9 Christmas markets within 35 miles of Lincoln city centre, nearest first, one of them in the city itself. 7 have 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Nottingham Winter Wonderland, on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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2026 Dates, Nearest to Lincoln First
| Market and Distance From Lincoln | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market Lincoln city centre | 3 to 5 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair Lincoln, 4 miles north | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Stubton Hall Christmas Market Stubton, 15 miles south-west | 6 Dec 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Thoresby Park Winterfest Ollerton, 21 miles west | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Normanby Hall Christmas Market Scunthorpe, 29 miles north | 5 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs Ravenshead, 29 miles west | 28 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 | Open Saturdays and Sundays only | Ticket |
| Nottingham Winter Wonderland Nottingham, 32 miles south-west | 12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are in a straight line from the centre of Lincoln, so the journey by road or rail is longer.
Dates Not Yet Announced
- Belvoir Castle Festive Markets (25 miles south-west)
- Boston Christmas Market (28 miles south-east)
Further From Lincoln, and Popular
The most searched Christmas markets between 35 and 60 miles away.
York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)
York, North Yorkshire
12 Nov to 21 Dec 2026
Closed Tuesdays
55 miles north-west of Lincoln
Chatsworth Christmas Market
Bakewell, Derbyshire
7 Nov to 13 Dec 2026
44 miles west of Lincoln
Sheffield Christmas Market
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
12 Nov to 24 Dec 2026
40 miles west of Lincoln
Questions About Christmas Markets Near Lincoln
What is the nearest Christmas market to Lincoln?
Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market is in the city centre (3 to 5 Dec 2026). The nearest outside the city is Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair in Lincoln, 4 miles north.
Which is the biggest Christmas market near Lincoln?
Going by how many people in the UK search for each one, it is Nottingham Winter Wonderland (32 miles south-west), followed by Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market (city centre).
When do Christmas markets near Lincoln start in 2026?
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is both the first to open, on Thursday 12 November 2026, and the last to close, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Lincoln charge for entry?
Lincoln Cathedral Christmas Market, Lincolnshire Food and Gift Fair, Stubton Hall Christmas Market and Newstead Abbey Christmas Craft and Gift Fairs need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.
Other cities nearby: Nottingham, Hull, Sheffield, Derby. All of the East Midlands. Not starting from the centre of Lincoln? Find the markets nearest your postcode. How we check dates.