Let the festivities begin – Christmas markets and fairs in and around northern Lincolnshire

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A visit to a Christmas market is the perfect way to ready yourself for the festivities to come.

You can get in the celebratory mood while you shop for the ideal gift, all the while soaking up the atmosphere, the sounds and sights and aromas that all mean Christmas is on its way. There are plenty of great Christmas markets and fairs in and around the northern Lincolnshire area.

A stroll around a Christmas market or fair conjures up that festive feel with mulled wine and hot chocolate served up to wrap chilled fingers around, and street food with a festive twist to sample. You can find the ideal present for that difficult-to-buy-for person, given that there are stalls packed with unusual one-off items, often made by the stallholders themselves.

Turn a festive trip out to a market into a full-on family affair. The youngest children will be dazzled by the sparkling lights on the stalls and older ones can sometimes enjoy meeting live reindeer or a go on the traditional rides that often accompany these occasions.

The northern Lincolnshire region offers some great options for visiting Christmas markets and fairs. Here is a selection of some of the best happening ahead of Christmas 2024.

Barton Christmas Festival: Festive entertainment including children’s rides, community performances, trade stalls and street entertainers. The Christmas lights will also be switched on. Barton upon Humber, Saturday, November 30, noon to 5.30pm.

Normanby Hall Christmas Market: The annual Christmas Market, set in the grounds of the stunning North Lincolnshire Regency mansion, offers festive fun and more than 150 traders selling everything from handmade Christmas gifts to hot and cold food and drink. Parking charge applies. Normanby Hall, Scunthorpe. Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 10am to 4pm.

View of Brigg at Christmas time
(Image: GrimsbyLive/Donna Clifford)

Crowle & Ealand Christmas Lights and Market: Residents of Crowle and Ealand assemble for the best day and night of the year. Expect a variety of stalls to fulfil your festive shopping needs, pretty trees, sparkling illuminations and more – get in good voice in case there is carol singing to join in. Around Crowle centre and Community Hall. Saturday, November 30, market at 11am; lights switch-on from 4pm.

Louth Victorian Christmas Market: Run by Louth Town Action Group, this event always promises a raft of entertainment, stalls and much, much more. Expect some free activities for kids, Christmas sing-a-longs and plenty of festive fare to keep hunger pangs at bay. Sunday, November 24, from 10am.

Louth Winter Sunday Market: East Lindsey District Council’s one-day event is great for all ages. Centred around the Market Place, there is much more on offer than market stalls – music, crafts, food and drink and entertainment form part of the festive line-up on this special day. Market Place, Louth. Sunday, December 15, from 9am.

Waters’ Edge Christmas Craft & Gift Fair: The Christmas Craft & Gift Fair at Waters’ Edge is a fantastic opportunity to get ready for the festive season. Come and browse the varied selection of locally made crafts and pick up gifts for friends and family ahead of the December rush. Waters Edge Country Park, Barton Upon Humber. Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 10am to 4pm.

Project Re-loved Christmas Market: Creating a new festive tradition, St Giles Church Hall is holding its first ever Christmas Market. Free children’s Christmas and winter clothing; local businesses’ unique handmade gifts and products; refreshments on site – and the big man himself is set to pop in. St Giles Church, Scartho, Sunday, November 17, 10am to 2pm.

Wragby Christmas Market: Wragby Market Committee will be laying on some Christmas fun to get everyone in the festive spirit. Artisan food and drink, quality crafts, appearances by Father Christmas, a prosecco bar and festive music will be on offer. Saturday, December 7, 11am to 5pm.

Brigg Christmas Market & Lights Switch On: Get into the Christmas spirit as the town of Brigg pulls out the stops for this most festive of occasions. The market will be showcasing some of the area’s finest indie makers and sellers; then prepare to be wowed by the festive illuminations. Market Place and Wrawby Street. Friday, November 29, market from 4pm to 8pm; lights switch-on at 6pm.

The Ropewalk Christmas Art Market: Visit The Ropewalk to kick off the festive season in style! Browse dozens of stalls full of handmade art pieces, gifts, accessories and more, and stop to refuel in the Ropery Coffee Shop. The Ropewalk, Barton Upon Humber. Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 10am to 4pm.

Great Grimsby Christmas Festival: A huge day of festive celebrations is returning, with family fun including a festive market, plenty of local artists on stage and a pop-up curling lane to offer some friendly competition. There will be choir performances and a DJ workshop, Christmas carols and the lighting of the Christmas tree. St James Square, Riverhead Square, Grimsby Minster, Freshney Place and Victoria Street. Saturday, November 23, from noon to 7pm; tree lighting at 5.45pm after the Great Grimsby Light Parade through the town centre.

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