Get ready for an unforgettable day of festive fun and entertainment for all ages at Grantham’s Christmas Fayre! Here’s what to look forward to:

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Craft Market & Charity Stalls

Explore over 35 unique stalls offering handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and beautiful crafts—perfect for finding a special Christmas gift!

Gingerbread Trail – A Free Festive Adventure!

In partnership with Simon Kieffer from Outwood CIC, discover 16 charming wooden gingerbread characters. Decorated by local primary schools and community groups, each gingerbread figure 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 the 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 the Pop-Up Choir in collaboration with Elaine Bishop! This free activity invites everyone to learn a festive song with harmonies between 1pm and 2pm, followed by a live on-stage performance at 2:10pm.

No experience needed—just bring your holiday cheer!

Book your free place HERE!

Food & Drink Stalls

Indulge in seasonal treats and tasty bites from a variety of food and drink stalls.

Community Stage Performances

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, including performances by:

• 11am– 11.20am - Grantham School of Dancing (20 mins)
• 11.30am– 11.45am – Polka Dot Pantomimes – Guildhall Pantomime Cast (15 mins)
• 11.50am– 12.10pm - Elf Antics Children’s Show (20 mins)
• 12.20pm– 12.35pm – MJH Productions (15 mins)
• 12.45pm– 1pm - Hermione Johnson (15 mins)
• 1.10pm- 1.30pm - Sam Bickmore (20 mins)
• 1.45pm– 2pm - Rock Vox Academy (15 mins)
• 2.10pm– 2.20pm - Pop-Up Choir (10mins)
• 2.30pm– 2.50pm - The Winter Princesses (20 mins)
• 3pm– 3.20pm - Hayes Theatre (20 mins)
• 3.30pm– 3.50pm - Rock Choir (20 mins)
• 4pm– 4.30pm – Ultra 90s (30 mins)
• 4.30pm– 4.45pm - Lights Switch On Ceremony (15 mins)
• 4.45pm– 5pm – Ultra 90s Finale (15 mins)

Fun Fair

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

Entertainment & Activities

The day is filled with festive fun for the whole family, including:

• Elf Antics Performances
• Elf Bubble & Balloon Entertainers
• Santa’s Grotto with a free photo service
• Snow Globes for magical photo opportunities
• Winter Princesses with performances, photos, and crown-making workshops
• Christmas Crafts with Hannah Peacock
• Level-Up Gaming Bus and 360 Disco Booth
• Festive Face Painting
• Wood Crafts with Simon Kieffer from Outwood CIC
• Vintage Fair Rides and Fire Engines

The event is proudly supported by Lincolnshire Fire Aid, showcasing their vintage fire engine collection for visitors to explore. Donations will be accepted on the day, supporting this worthy cause.

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Road Closures

To ensure a safe event, the following roads will be closed from 6am to 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 these areas will also be closed; however, taxi ranks on St Peter’s Hill and Wharf Road will remain open.

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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
• Centrebus ‘Santa Bus’ – Join Santa and his merry helpers and take the FREE Santa Bus Service in Grantham on Sunday 1st December.

Bookmark this page and stay tuned for more details and updates as the event draws closer!

Please note: Event details are subject to change. We regularly update the information to ensure accuracy, so check back often for the latest updates.