The Christmas Market takes starts on the first Thursday of December and ends on Sunday. The market began with just 11 stalls in 1982, and now takes over the cultural Cathedral quarter, with over 250 stalls and thousands of visitors every year. Stallholders from Neustadt (Lincoln’s twin town in Germany) bring German crafts, food and drink to the market, along with an abundance of wonderful local and visiting stall holders. Unique Christmas gifts, traditional toys, glass, ceramics, art, fresh food and produce, and even fairground rides – all can be found at Lincoln Christmas Market.