Gainsborough Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Gainsborough and surrounding areas
Gainsborough welcomes the holiday season with warm, local charm around landmarks like Gainsborough Old Hall and the riverside town centre, where Lincolnshire Food & Gift 2025 brings seasonal stalls and treats. The town’s Christmas lights and Christmas markets fill cobbled streets with glow and garlands while winter festivals add music, family activities and cozy food stalls to evenings by the Trent. Plan to enjoy community parades, evening lights walks and lively activities that celebrate festive festivities and winter celebrations across familiar neighbourhoods.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with artisan traders
Christmas Parties
26 eventsElegant Black Tie Gala with fireworks and live music
Christmas Lights
15 eventsMagical after-dark light trail with over 250,000 lights.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsFamily pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
Christmas Activities
20 eventsMagical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland
(Nottingham)
European-style Christmas market with artisan traders
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Sheffield Christmas Markets
(Sheffield)
Over 60 log cabins with local traders and Alpine Bars
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New Year's Eve Black Tie Gala
(Woodhall Spa)
Elegant Black Tie Gala with fireworks and live music
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Breakfast with Santa at Wheelgate Park
(Farnsfield)
Magical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Dick Whittington Meets the Pirates from the Caribbean Pantomime
(Grimsby)
Pantomime adventure with a pirate twist
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Gulliver's Valley Presents Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
(Sheffield)
Family pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
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Gainsborough Christmas Events Map
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Gainsborough Christmas FAQ
The Gainsborough Christmas Lights Festival and the Illuminate event with lantern parades and fire gardens are among the town's biggest annual Christmas celebrations.
Gainsborough's Illuminate event, featuring lantern parades created by local schools and fire sculpture displays, offers a distinctive community-driven holiday tradition.
Beloved neighborhood favorites throughout Gainsborough provide charming light displays, with several residential areas known for their festive decorations and community spirit.
Christmas markets and artisan fairs are typically held in Gainsborough's town center and community venues, showcasing local makers and seasonal vendor stalls.
Free activities include attending the Illuminate lantern parade, visiting neighborhood light displays, and enjoying public projections and performances during the Christmas Lights Festival.
Families can enjoy the Illuminate event with its lantern-making workshops and parade, as well as festive markets offering crafts and seasonal treats suitable for children.