Family-Friendly Christmas Events in Lincolnshire | Festive Days Out for All Ages
Make festive memories with the family this Christmas in Lincolnshire, with winter festivals, Santa experiences, light trails and seasonal shows designed for all ages.
Updated 12/12/2025
Christmas in Lincolnshire is a season designed to be shared. Across the county, festive events invite families to slow down, step into winter magic and create memories that stretch well beyond the big day itself. From sparkling light trails and immersive Christmas experiences to theatre shows and farm parks filled with festive activity, Lincolnshire offers a rich mix of seasonal outings designed with children — and the grown-ups who bring them — firmly in mind.
Whether you’re planning a special day out, filling the school holiday calendar or simply looking for a festive treat to enjoy together, these family-friendly Christmas events combine atmosphere, imagination and practical ease. This guide brings together some of the most popular and well-loved festive experiences across Lincolnshire, offering inspiration for joyful winter days and early evenings throughout the season.
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park
The Real Christmas Experience at Rand Farm Park is a fully immersive festive adventure designed to engage children from start to finish. Families journey through a series of themed experiences, meeting festive characters, exploring enchanted settings and taking part in creative activities along the way.
Event dates: 22 November 2025 – 24 December 2025
Session times: Timed entry slots
Location: Rand Farm Park, near Market Rasen
Tickets: Advance booking required, tickets available here
Price: Ticket prices vary; optional upgrades available
Parking: On-site parking available
Highlights include visiting Santa’s reindeer, helping in the Sorting Office, decorating gingerbread with Mrs Claus and choosing a gift from Santa’s Toy Shop. Alongside the Christmas experience, families can enjoy the park’s winter farm activities, indoor play and animal encounters.
From immersive farm adventures, festive fun continues among animals, dinosaurs and seasonal surprises.
The Father Christmas Show at Blackfriars Theatre
The Father Christmas Show at Blackfriars Theatre in Boston is a lively festive production designed especially for younger audiences. Running at just under an hour, the show combines storytelling, humour and seasonal sparkle, making it ideal for children who may not yet be ready for a full-length pantomime.
Event date: 14 December 2025
Session times: 11:00, 13:30 and 16:00
Location: Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston
Tickets: Ticketed event, available here
Price: Adults £14.50, children £12.50, family ticket £50.00
Parking: Local parking available nearby
Every ticket includes a meet-and-greet with Father Christmas and his elves, adding an extra moment of magic to the experience.
Meet Santa at the Pink Pig Farm
Pink Pig Christmas at Pink Pig Farm offers a joyful and energetic festive experience designed for younger children. Families can enjoy letter writing to Santa, gingerbread decorating, reindeer food making and a visit to Santa’s cosy grotto, complete with a sleigh photo opportunity and gifts from the elves.
Event dates: 29 November 2025 – 24 December 2025
Session times: Timed entry slots
Location: Pink Pig Farm, near Scunthorpe
Tickets: Advance booking required, tickets available here
Price: Ticket prices vary
Parking: On-site parking available
Unlimited access to indoor and outdoor play areas ensures children can burn off excitement, while the magical forest walk and animal trail add a touch of winter wonder. Optional upgrades allow children to take part in a Build-A-Teddy-Bear workshop for an extra keepsake.
For families looking for a festive treat that’s shorter and perfectly paced, theatre offers a magical alternative.
Winterfest at Tattershall Lakes
Winterfest at Tattershall Lakes transforms the popular holiday park into a twinkling winter wonderland, offering a festive programme designed to delight families of all ages. With glittering lights, cosy seasonal décor and a calendar packed with Christmas activities, the event brings together entertainment, creativity and plenty of festive cheer in one welcoming setting.
Children can enjoy hands-on workshops, from crafting snow globes and making elf slime to writing letters straight to Santa himself, while parents can relax with festive treats at Kringle’s Courtyard or enjoy a warming mulled drink. Live shows and seasonal entertainment add to the atmosphere, creating a full-day experience that feels playful and unhurried.
Event dates: 7 November 2025 – 3 January 2026
Session times: Monday to Sunday
Location: Tattershall Lakes, Tattershall
Tickets: Free entry; some activities may be chargeable
Price: Free entry
Parking: On-site parking available
Winterfest sets the tone for the season, blending creativity and comfort before festive adventures continue outdoors in illuminated garden settings.
Christmas Winter Wonderland Walk at Springfields
The Christmas Winter Wonderland Walk at Springfields Designer Outlet offers a magical light-filled journey through the beautifully landscaped Festival Gardens. Designed as a family-friendly experience, the trail features shimmering lights, interactive elements and themed zones inspired by the magic of winter and Christmas.
Event dates: 13 November 2025 – 30 December 2025
Session times: Evening walk-through experience
Location: Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure, Spalding
Tickets: Advance booking recommended, tickets available here
Price: Ticket prices vary
Parking: Free on-site parking available, electric car charging available
With a longer route introduced for 2025 and plenty of picture-perfect moments along the way, the walk encourages families to explore at a relaxed pace. Its accessible layout and excellent value make it one of the most popular light trails in the region.
From winter lights, festive experiences move indoors, where Santa’s world comes to life behind the scenes.
Santa’s Grotto at Downtown Grantham
Santa’s Grotto at Downtown Grantham offers a behind-the-scenes Christmas experience where children can discover Santa’s secrets before meeting him in his festive setting. The experience is designed to feel immersive and interactive, combining storytelling, exploration and plenty of festive detail.
With cafés, a gift shop and family-friendly facilities on site, the visit works well as part of a longer festive day out, making it especially popular during the run-up to Christmas.
Event dates: 15 November 2025 – 24 December 2025
Session times: Times vary
Location: Downtown Stores, Grantham
Tickets: Ticketed event, tickets available here
Price: £12.50 plus £1.50 booking fee
Parking: On-site parking available, including coach parking
As anticipation builds, Lincolnshire’s farm parks take Christmas storytelling to another level with immersive festive worlds.
Christmas at the Ark, ARK Wildlife Park & Rescue Zoo
Christmas at the Ark combines a traditional Santa’s grotto experience with a full day at ARK Wildlife Park & Rescue Zoo. Children can meet Santa in his magical grotto, take part in festive crafts, decorate biscuits and enjoy story trails, while also exploring the park’s animals, dinosaur trail and play areas.
Each ticket includes a return visit, extending the value of the experience well into the new year. Optional upgrades allow families to add animal encounters for an extra festive twist.
Event dates: 28 November 2025 – 24 December 2025
Session times: Timed grotto slots
Location: ARK Wildlife Park & Rescue Zoo, Stickney, Boston
Tickets: Ticketed event, tickets available here
Price: Ticket prices vary
Parking: On-site parking available
As Christmas approaches, farm parks across the county continue to offer festive experiences that blend play, tradition and imagination.
Family-friendly Christmas events in Lincolnshire offer far more than a single festive moment. Together, they create a season filled with creativity, imagination and shared experience, from immersive winter festivals and farm park adventures to gentle theatre shows and glowing light trails.
Whether your family enjoys hands-on crafting, meeting Santa, exploring festive worlds or simply wandering through illuminated gardens, Lincolnshire provides a rich and welcoming setting for making Christmas memories that last well beyond the holidays.
