went to lincoln christmas market yesterday and it was the day from hell. to say it was overcrowded was an understatement. 100`s of coaches descending on a small city was too much to bear. you could not move. you couldnt even get to the stalls to have look as it was so overcrowded. people pushing and shoving. from what I... more

My girlfriend and I were expecting something special when we went to the 2008 Lincoln Christmas Market but came away wondering what all the fuss about. The £10 park and ride fee left me feeling like I had been mugged, and it only got worse as it became clear that this was just one big rip-off operation. Once in the... more

Have just returned from my second visit to Lincoln Christmas Market and have enjoyed it just as much second time around. Last year we visited on the Saturday on a day trip, which was brilliant, but this year decided on a 2-day trip staying overnight at Peterborough on the Thursday then heading into Lincoln on the Friday. It must be... more

Having looked forward to the visit with positive reviews noted on this website, I was very disappointed. The city was massively over-crowded with visitors (literally acres of coaches parked on fields near the showground), a fun-fair seemed out of context, and the marshals kept herding the hordes of people round the one-way system too enthusiastically, so that you could not... more

The Lincoln Xmas Market is a brilliant way to welcome in the Xmas season. Yes it gets very busy, but that tells you something about the popularity of it. The quietet time to go is Sunday afternoon, but the best time to go is Friday or Saturday evening when the 800 year old Cathedral is beautifully lit and the atmosphere... more

Lincoln Christmas Market is a great way to get yourself ready for the festive season. Get to the top of High Hill - well named! - and start your wanderings with a quick gluhwien - german mulled wine. Then take your time wandering round the huge market and fair. The town's links with their twin town in Germany means there... more