The Gainsborough GO Festival 2025 proved to be a spectacular success, bringing together a unique blend of art, performance, and community spirit that captivated attendees from all walks of life. From interactive theatre to immersive experiences, this year’s festival offered something for everyone.
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Mums the word! Marshall’s Yard launches arty challenge to local youngsters
A special hamper of Mother’s Day goodies will be gifted to the winner – children are asked to draw their Mum and write a short message about why their Mum is so amazing.
The competition has been organised to celebrate Mother’s Day and give children the chance to say a big thankyou to their Mums for everything they do for them. Continue reading “Mums the word! Marshall’s Yard launches arty challenge to local youngsters”
Marshalls Yard report a strong Christmas trading period….

>Marshall’s Yard shopping centre has recorded a strong Christmas trading period – ending 2024 with a 2.5% increase in footfall compared to 2023.
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Late Night Shopping at Marshall’s Yard
Christmas Lights Festival attracts thousands to start to the festive season

The annual Christmas Lights Festival lit up the town with festive cheer this weekend, as the town centre was packed with families, friends, and community spirit.
The two-day event, which marked the official start of the festive season, was a resounding success, bringing together residents and visitors alike for a day filled with joy and celebration.
From street theatre, local artists, festive crafts, giant snow globe, market stalls, street food, balloon modelling and vintage fairground rides – every corner of the festival radiated warmth and excitement.
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Christmas Lights Festival to bring magical family fun to town

The Christmas Lights Festival in Gainsborough returns this November, bringing with it bundles of fun and excitement for the whole family.
The festive spectacular takes place over 15 and 16 November, offering two days of fun-filled entertainment.
The excitement includes the vintage fairground rides, a favourite among visitors always, and the giant snow globe, which proved so popular at last year’s event.
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Spooky fun as Marshall’s Yard hosts Witchy Fayre for Halloween

Marshall’s Yard is gearing up for a spooktacular event as the centre which will celebrate Halloween with a Witchy Fayre.
Shoppers are invited to celebrate spooky season at the popular Gainsborough-based centre on Saturday, October 26, from 10am to 4pm.
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Gruffalo Trail kicks off summer of fun at Marshall’s Yard

There is plenty of family fun in store over the summer holidays at Marshall’s Yard – kicking off with the Gruffalo Trail!
Youngsters will be able to pick up their trail maps from the fountains area at the Gainsborough-based centre at the launch of the trail on Saturday, August 3. And there will be a special visitor at the centre, as the Gruffalo will be there for a meet and greet between Noon and 1pm.
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Discover Gainsborough this Summer

Summer is finally here, and we hope it’s here to stay! Enjoy great days out in Gainsborough and the surrounding area that will have you delving in to local history, exploring the great outdoors, and visiting some of Lincolnshire’s most-loved attractions.
Whether you live here, or just visiting for a short while, here’s some inspiration to plan some great days out this summer.
Popular Home & Garden Event takes centre stage at Marshall’s Yard

Green-fingered gardeners and home enthusiasts are in for a real treat as the popular Home & Garden Event will be making a welcome return to Marshall’s Yard.
Following the success of last year’s showcase, the event will return to the popular Gainsborough-based shopping centre on Saturday, July 20, between 10am and 4pm.
The event also marks the perfect opportunity to check out the centre’s new B&M store, which officially opens in the former Wilko’s unit on the same day, and has a fantastic home and garden range for customers to browse.
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