Interactive street theatre, slapstick comedy, aerial circus skills and creative workshops entertained crowds as GO Festival 2026 returned to Gainsborough.
This year’s free festival kicked off on Saturday 6 June in Gainsborough Market Place. Despite rain showers, audiences embraced the atmosphere, pulled on their dancing shoes and joined in with a packed programme of performances and family activities.
Marshall’s Yard will be celebrating its proud industrial heritage this Father’s Day as the much-loved annual Father’s Day Tractors event returns to the centre.
Taking place on Sunday June 21st, the event will see more than 20 original Marshall tractors and steam engines on display throughout the Yard, giving visitors the chance to get up close to the historic machines which helped inspire the centre’s name.
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Gainsborough is set to burst into life this summer as the much-loved GO Festival returns for 2026 with a vibrant programme of creativity, culture and community celebration.
Following the success of last year’s event organisers are delighted to announce that GO Festival will take place on Saturday 6 June, from 10am to 4pm in Gainsborough Market Place.
It’s spring at Marshall’s Yard – and the team have been busy planning an egg-citing day of Easter themed fun for shoppers of all ages on Saturday April 4th.
From 11am until 2pm, visitors can enjoy a great line up of seasonal entertainment throughout the day.
Youngsters can hop, skip, and jump into lots of FREE activities at the centre – transforming into their favourite characters at the centre’s free face painting station, available from 11am to 2pm.
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The Easter holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without travelling far, Gainsborough and the surrounding area are full of brilliant options. Whether you’re after hands‑on creative fun, fresh‑air adventures, or budget‑friendly days out, there’s plenty happening locally to help families make the most of the Easter break. From historic attractions and riverside walks to pop‑up events and hidden gems right on our doorstep, this guide brings together some of the best ways to enjoy half term in and around Gainsborough.
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Illuminate 2026 transformed the streets of Gainsborough on Saturday into a vibrant spectacle of colour, creativity and community spirit.
This year’s theme, ‘Through the Window’, inspired schools, artists and community groups to explore imagination, perspective and storytelling through beautifully crafted lanterns and performances. The result was a magical parade weaving through the town’s streets before culminating in a lively celebration in the Market Place, where large crowds gathered to enjoy the festivities.
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Half term in Gainsborough is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without travelling far, Gainsborough and the surrounding area are full of brilliant options. Whether you’re after hands‑on creative fun, fresh‑air adventures, or budget‑friendly days out, there’s plenty happening locally to help families make the most of the break. From historic attractions and riverside walks to pop‑up events and hidden gems right on our doorstep, this guide brings together some of the best ways to enjoy half term in and around Gainsborough.
Marshall’s Yard, the award-winning retail and leisure destination in Gainsborough, will welcome the leading bookseller Waterstones to its line-up early this spring.
The new Waterstones bookshop will occupy a prominent 5,123 sq. ft. unit at the centre, marking a significant new addition to the centre.
The arrival will create new jobs locally and further strengthen Marshall’s Yard’s offer with a well-loved national brand, bringing something new and highly anticipated to the centre.
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It’s never too early to step into the festive spirit, and Marshall’s Yard has a fabulous two-day Festive Fayre on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November from 10am – 3pm – kindly sponsored by Gleeson Homes.
Visitors can experience Marshall’s Yard wrapped in seasonal sparkle, and brimming with traditional Christmas cheer.
This year’s Festive Fayre will be bursting with seasonal fun and opportunities to pick up some artisan Christmas gifts. There will be live festive entertainment including traditional Christmas brass bands, more than 20 gift traders, and a delicious selection of seasonal treats.
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Not even the rain could dampen the festive spirits at this year’s Gainsborough Christmas Lights Festival, where visitors of all ages came together to kickstart the festive season in style.
The one-day event on Friday 14 November, saw Market Place come alive with light displays, a funfair, live music, street theatre, Santa’s grotto and two elves called Figgy and Pudding, who were there to ‘spread Christmas joy and make sure everyone’s on the nice list.’
The festive highlights included musical performances by local schools, live music from talented local bands and artists, plus giant juggling elves, Mr Twist the balloon man and Inka the Polar Bear, who all interacted with the crowds to create a wonderful atmosphere and entertain people of all ages.
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