Lincoln festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Lincoln & Lincolnshire

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Lincoln & Lincolnshire. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 7 events across Lincoln & Lincolnshire
  • Updated 2 November 2026

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7 Christmas events in Lincoln

7 family Christmas events across 5 venues in Lincoln & Lincolnshire. The first is on Saturday 14 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Christmas at the Railway: Santa Specials

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides · Days out & festivals

  • Nene Valley Railway - (Wansford, Station), Peterborough
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

29 Nov – 5 Dec

Santa Specials: Quiet Train

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides · ASN & relaxed

  • Nene Valley Railway - (Wansford, Station), Peterborough
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

5–23 Dec

Santa’s Magical Grotto

Santa's grotto

  • Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, Friskney
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

20–22 Dec

Tea with Santa

Santa's grotto

  • Skegness, Embassy Theatre, Skegness
  • Ages 3–10
  • Indoor

22–23 Dec

Breakfast with Santa

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • The Natural World Centre, Thorpe on the Hill
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Lincoln & LincolnshireMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Lincoln

Where can we meet Santa in Lincoln?

7 Santa's grottos are listed in Lincoln.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Lincoln?

7 events in Lincoln suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Lincoln?

6 events in Lincoln welcome babies under one.

Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Lincoln?

3 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Lincoln.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Lincoln?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Lincoln are on that day.

Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Lincoln?

Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Lincoln: quieter, calmer times with more space.

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Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Lincoln?

7 events in Lincoln are indoors — handy if the weather turns.