Gainsborough town centre was buzzing on Saturday, 12 September, as WordFest 2026 invited residents and visitors to immerse themselves in a day of stories, creativity and imagination.
Now in its fourth year, this free one-day literary festival united the community in celebration of stories, creativity, and fun with literature village, pop-up theatre, storytelling, writing workshops, talks and more.
To keep up to date with what’s on in Gainsborough and the surrounding area, please visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/events.
Enjoy a day out to this historic market town. Explore the historic town centre with its independent shops and Marshall’s Yard shopping centre within easy walking distance. Gainsborough is also home to the magnificent Gainsborough Old Hall as well as many other nearby attractions and things to do. For regular updates follow Discover Gainsborough on Facebook and Instagram.