Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Lincoln Festival of History returns for second year

Lincoln Festival of History is returning for a second year and will be staged between May 3rd and 5th between 11am to 5pm.

Organised by City of Lincoln’s Events in Lincoln team, it promises a journey through time with an array of activities, performances, and interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.

During the festival, Lincoln will come alive as a living time capsule, with captivating historical reenactments and themed events spread across the city centre. Imagine travelling through time with experiences that bring Lincoln’s history to life.

In Cornhill Square, visitors can see Viking performances and battle sequences as well as the living history of Viking encampments and displays.

City Square will present the opportunity for the public to immerse themselves in the spirit of the 1940s with authentic and vintage displays.

At St Paul in the Bail, visitors can enjoy the all-new Knight School, a hands-on, interactive feature debuting in 2025. Children can dress in costume, purchase their own knightly weapons, and learn the skills to become the perfect knight.

Visitors can step back in time to explore a traditional Roman market in Castle Square with stalls including a bakery, a blacksmith, and a tile-maker.

Across the weekend, there will also be the chance to explore the vibrant maker’s market and antiques fair, where there will be opportunities to witness first hand demonstrations of pottery making, for example.

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