The Lincoln Ice Adventure

Experience a weekend of magic as Lincoln welcomes ice sculptures, live ice-carving demonstrations, the taste of Christmas, entertainment and more to the city.

A magical weekend of frozen fun with festive and Lincoln-themed ice sculptures, as well as a host of Christmas entertainment is coming to the city this December.

Soak up all the festivities the city has to offer as you wander Lincoln’s streets to discover 16 ice masterpieces. Live ice-carving demonstrations of the infamous Lincoln Imp will also be taking place on both days, so you can see how it’s done!”

The weekend will include:

• Live carving of the Imp is in St Paul in the Bail from 12pm to 3pm
• There will be additional festive activities in Caste Square and Castle Square Car Park including a carousel, the Lincoln Makers Market and FFN’s Gluhwein stall (mulled wine).
• In Castle Square and St Paul in the Bail there will be entertainment from Guiding Sparks Circus and Aura Performances such as a Bubble Elf and an LED Dragon Streamer.
• There will also be traditional choirs/bands including The Rock Choir, The Lincoln Ukulele Band, The City of Lincoln Band, the Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Band, OutLOUD, Vital Voices and Annie Griffith’s Community Choirs throughout the day in Castle Square or St Paul in the Bail.
• The sculpture locations are:

- Lincoln Transport Hub
- Lower High Street 
- Cornhill Square 
- Sincil Street
- City Square 
- High Bridge 
- Lincoln Guildhall 
- Top of the High Street/The Strait and Narrow 
- Top of Steep Hill 
- Bailgate (outside the White Hart Hotel) 
- Castle Square (outside the Visitor Information Centre)
- Lincoln Castle 
- St Paul in the Bail
- Bailgate 
- Newport Arch (outside Duke William)
- Lincoln Cathedral Dean’s Green

There is also a competition this year where children can design their own sculpture and post it into the postbox ice sculpture on highbridge – the winning design will be included in next year’s trail!