The ultimate Christmas guide 2025 for Lincolnshire, Newark and Rutland
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s time to start planning for the most magical time of the year! To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we’ve rounded up a list of fantastic places to visit, venues to wine and dine in and local businesses offering special gifts across Lincolnshire, Newark, and Rutland.
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Arena UK: Celebrate 10 years of Party to Party Nights at Venue AUK with circus acts, festive dining and late-night dancing for a truly unforgettable Christmas party.
Baytree Garden Centre: Baytree Garden Centre’s Christmas Market Square returns bigger and better, with festive stalls, live music and food all under cover.
Classic Fireplaces: Give your home the gift of a bespoke, handcrafted fireplaces or stove this Christmas that combine elegance, function and quality.
Corby’s festive fun: Corby town centre offers free festive entertainment for the whole family! Crafts, Santa’s grotto, carols and shopping throughout December at weekends.
Element 78 Jewellery: Find the perfect Christmas gift at Element 78, offering jewellery that includes the new Dollie collection, for timeless keepsakes.
Frank Hardy & Sons (Hardy’s Farndon): Hardy’s Farndon is bringing festive cheer with its Christmas market, themed stalls, workshops and breakfast with Santa events.
Palace Theatre: Be their guest and experience a pantomime that’s simply… the BEAST at the Palace Theatre! Enjoy live music and family-friendly fun when you watch this year’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.
Rutland Farm Park: Experience magical family-friendly Christmas events at Rutland Farm Park, from Breakfast with the Grinch to festive crafts, night walks and visits with Santa.
The Falcon Hotel: Enjoy locally sourced festive dining, live music and accommodation at the Falcon Hotel’s Christmas fayre and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The Renaissance, Kelham Hall: Step into a world of festive elegance at The Renaissance, Kelham Hall, with Christmas markets, party nights and family-friendly seasonal activities.
YMCA: Celebrate the season at the YMCA Village with festive events that bring people together while raising vital funds to support local young people.