Gingerbread Trail

Run, run as fast as you can! Can you catch up with our delightful Gingerbread figure on the SKDC Gingerbread Trail? Our gingerbread doesn’t have gumdrop buttons, but it sure sports a jolly hat! Check out our photos to spot ours and join the festive fun.

Why not join in on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, visiting Grantham Christmas Fayre with your family—a day filled with unforgettable festive fun for all ages! The Event Time runs from 11am-5pm, with the Lights Switch-on ceremony at 4.30pm in Market Place and Westgate.

Discover 16 charming wooden gingerbread characters, each decorated by local primary schools and community groups on the Gingerbread Trail. Start at Outwood CIC stall to grab your free map. Complete the gingerbread trail to claim a small treat and enter a free prize draw for a chance to win a family ticket to the Guildhall Arts Centre pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, or a Watkins & Sons voucher!

There will be over 35 unique stalls with handmade gifts and seasonal treats! A Community Pop-Up Choir is at George Shopping Centre at 1pm – Everyone is welcome to take part.

Enjoy entertainment from 11am onwards on the Community Stage, featuring local talents including the Grantham School of Dancing and the Rock Choir!

Wide Westgate will be transformed into a traditional fun fair with rides and carnival favourites. And there should be the opportunity to make a purchase or two tasting the season with delicious bites and treats.

Don’t miss the magical Lights Switch-On Ceremony at 4.30pm, followed by a grand finale performance by Ultra 90s!

Join in for a day of festive cheer and create magical memories with your family!