A new independent jewellery and creative workshop business will officially open its doors at Marshall’s Yard this Saturday, 12 September.
Hidden Gem, based in Britannia House, is run by local memorial jeweller and silversmith Kelly Hewison, who has relocated her growing business from a smaller space at Brigg Garden Centre.
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Marshall’s Yard is inviting visitors to step back in time this September as its popular 1940s Day returns to the centre on Saturday 12th September.
Sponsored by Sills & Betteridge Solicitors, the free event will take place from 11am until 3pm, with a packed programme of entertainment and activities centred around the fountain area.
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Visitors can look forward to a brilliant selection of food and drink inspired by flavours from across the globe, at this year’s Lunch Fest, with more than 20 vendors serving street food, sweet treats and delicious goodies to take home.
Taking place within the centre at Marshall’s Yard, the two-day event will also feature a packed programme of live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
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Residents and visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a day of stories, creativity and imagination as WordFest returns this September.
Gainsborough is the next destination for WordFest, building on the success of events already held in Welton, Nettleham and the Wolds, including activities in Caistor and Market Rasen.
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A vibrant pop-up creative hub for 11–18-year-olds, The Zone, is coming to Gainsborough this summer, giving young people across the district access to a range of free activities, creative workshops and informal hangout spaces.
The travelling youth club will be in Gainsborough for four days between Wednesday 19 August and Saturday 22 August 2026, transforming the Market Place into a colourful, custom-built environment designed specifically for teenagers in Gainsborough and the surrounding areas to connect, create and feel seen.
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Summer has arrived in Gainsborough, bringing longer days, family adventures and plenty of opportunities to make the most of holiday break. Whether you’re looking for fun-filled events, outdoor activities, heritage attractions or hidden local gems, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Explore some of the best ways to spend the summer holidays in and around Gainsborough, helping you create memorable days out close to home.
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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