New Lincoln Ice Adventure
This Christmas season will see the arrival of Lincoln Ice Adventure - a new festive experience inspired by last year’s popular Ice Trail.
While keeping the ice sculptures, this year’s event adds a family-friendly adventure, transforming the city into a magical winter wonderland for all ages.
Organised by the City of Lincoln Council’s Events in Lincoln team, the event will take place on December 7 and 8 from 11am to 5pm and ice-carving demonstrations of the Lincoln Imp will also be taking place on both days.
Members of the public will also have the chance to submit a design to be carved in ice and to feature in the 2025 Lincoln Ice Adventure event. Anyone who wishes to submit a design can do so by posting their drawing in the Post box ice sculpture on Highbridge.
This year’s event features16 ice sculptures, designed by Ice Box, displayed across the city at:
- Lincoln Transport Hub – Finger Post
- Lower High Street – Star Wreath
- Cornhill Square – Viking (sponsored by Thor’s Tipi)
- Sincil Street – Turtle (sponsored by Turtle Bay)
- City Square – Snow Globe
- Highbridge – Post Box
- Outside Lincoln Guildhall – Nutcracker
- Top of the High Street/The Strait and Narrow – Angel Wings
- Top of Steep Hill – Penguin
- Bailgate (outside the White Hart Hotel) – Stag (sponsored by the White Hart Hotel)
- Castle Square (outside the Visitor Information Centre) – Gingerbread House (sponsored by Taylor Lindsey)
- Lincoln Castle – Eastgate (sponsored by Lincoln Castle)
- St Paul in the Bail – Lincoln Imp (live carving)
- Bailgate – Steampunk Snowman
- Outside the Duke William – Roman
- Lincoln Cathedral Dean’s Green – Countdown to Christmas
Local businesses that have sponsored the sculptures, include Thor’s Tipi, Turtle Bay, the White Hart Hotel, Lincoln Castle and Taylor Lindsey.
Lincoln’s festive season officially starts on November 28 with the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event, which will feature entertainment across the city centre – details to be confirmed.
Cllr Joshua Wells, Portfolio Holder for Inclusive Economic Growth at City of Lincoln Council, said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Lincoln Ice Adventure, bringing the much-loved ice sculptures back for another year. Christmas is such a special time, and Lincoln’s scenic streets are the perfect setting to celebrate.
“After the success of last year’s event, we hope to see even more people take part in this year’s refreshed event. Our goal is to make this festive season unforgettable, with significant investment in beautiful lights, sculptures, carollers, alongside the wider festive offering this season.”