Grantham Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on 2024

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Time: 11am-5pm
Lights Switch-On Ceremony: From 4.30pm
Location: Market Place and Westgate

Get ready for an unforgettable day of festive fun and entertainment for all ages at Grantham’s Christmas Fayre!

Grantham Christmas Fayre and lights switch on 2024

Here’s what’s in store for this magical day:

 


 

Craft Market

Discover over 35 unique stalls, each offering handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and beautiful crafts—perfect for finding that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift!

Gingerbread Trail

In partnership with Simon Kieffer from Outwood CIC, discover 16 charming wooden gingerbread characters. Decorated by local primary schools and community groups, figures will be displayed in shops and businesses, creating a delightful trail through the town.

Start your adventure at the Outwood CIC stall in Market Place, where you can collect a free map to guide you. As you wander through the town, spot each gingerbread character and gather the hidden words to complete the festive word search.

Once you’ve completed the trail, return to Outwood CIC to claim a small treat as a reward for your holiday adventure. You’ll also have the chance to enter a free prize draw to win a family ticket to this year’s Guildhall Arts Centre pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, or a Watkins & Sons voucher!

The trail is open 11am – 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm.

Businesses taking part in trail:

  1. Sisu Hair Collective – Market Place
  2. Hair By Clares – Market Place
  3. Westgate Bakery – Market Place
  4. Conduit Café – Conduit Lane
  5. Gambit73 – George Shopping Centre
  6. Alexander Kent Interiors – George Shopping Centre
  7. Hoppers Jewellers - Watergate
  8. Angel & Royal – High Street
  9. Digby’s Café – Guildhall Arts Centre
  10. St Wulfram’s Church - Church Street
  11. Petticoats Vintage Tea Room - Narrow Westgate
  12. Westgate Gallery Toys and Gifts - Narrow Westgate
  13. Glen-Esk Flowers - Narrow Westgate
  14. Watkin & Sons – Westgate
  15. Olive Tree – Narrow Westgate
  16. Community Books – Welby Street

Community Pop-Up Choir

Join our Pop-Up Choir in collaboration with Elaine Bishop! This free experience invites everyone to learn a festive song, complete with harmonies, and perform live on stage. No experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit!

Meeting Point: George Shopping Centre, Grantham, just before 1pm.

After rehearsing from 1pm to 2pm, the choir will perform live on stage at 2.10pm!

Click through for more details and how to register your interest.

Food & Drink Stalls

Enjoy a taste of the season with food and drink stalls offering a variety of delicious bites and seasonal treats.

Community Stage Performances

Experience live entertainment throughout the day, with performances by:

  • 11am–11.20am - Grantham School of Dancing  
  • 11.30am–11.45am - Stronger Together Community Choir  
  • 11.50am–12.10pm - Elf Antics Children’s Show  
  • 12.20pm–12.35pm – MJH Productions  
  • 12.45pm–1pm - Hermione Johnson  
  • 1.10pm–1.30pm - Sam Bickmore  
  • 1.45pm–2pm - Rock Vox Academy  
  • 2.10pm–2.20pm - Pop-Up Choir 
  • 2.30pm–2.50pm - The Winter Princesses  
  • 3pm–3.20pm - Hayes Theatre 
  • 3.30pm–3.50pm - Rock Choir 
  • 4pm–4.30pm - Ultra 90s  
  • 4.30pm–4.45pm - Lights Switch On Ceremony  
  • 4.45pm–5pm - Ultra 90s Finale  

Fun Fair

Wide Westgate will be transformed into a traditional fun fair with rides and carnival favourites.

Entertainment & Activities

We’ve filled the day with festive fun for all the family! Activities include:

  • Elf Antics Performances
  • Elf Bubble & Balloon Entertainers
  • Santa’s Grotto with a free photo service
  • Snow Globes – step inside for a magical photo moment!
  • Winter Princesses with performances, photo opportunities, and crown-making workshops
  • Christmas Crafts with Hannah Peacock
  • Level-Up Gaming Bus and 360 Disco Booth
  • Festive Face Painter
  • Wood Crafts with Simon Kieffer from Outwood CIC
  • Vintage Fair Rides and Fire Engines
  • Polka Dot Pantomimes, Guildhall Pantomime Cast – Meet and greet 3.30pm-4.30pm

The event is proudly supported by Lincolnshire Fire Aid, who will be showcasing their collection of vintage fire engines for all to explore. They will also be accepting donations on the day, so please consider contributing to this worthy cause while enjoying the display and activities.

Disney style princesses

 


 

More Festive Fun!

Alongside the Fayre, enjoy:
•    Garden Yard Christmas Market: 10am–3pm
•    St Wulfram’s Church Christmas Tree Festival
•    Guildhall Arts Centre Pantomime – Beauty and the Beast: 1pm & 5pm
•    Union Street Gallery Hub: Official Launch Day – From 10am

Stay tuned: more information will be added here in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for exciting updates!

 


 

Parking

There is free parking in SKDC car parks on the day. 

 


 

Road Closures

To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, the following roads will be closed from 6am-9pm on Sunday 1st December:

  • Market Place
  • Conduit Lane (part of - junction of Greyfriars)
  • Narrow Westgate
  • Wide Westgate
  • Guildhall Street (part of - junction of Greenwood’s Row)
  • Welby Street

Parking bays and taxi ranks in the above areas are also closed; however the taxi ranks on St Peter’s Hill & Wharf Road will be open. 

Christmas market stalls

 

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