From literary celebrations to circus extravaganzas – Lincoln really is the place to be this October! The historic city provides the perfect backdrop for families and friends looking to head out this autumn and experience something different. Whether a week away or just for a daycation, the following festivals are an excellent reason to head to Lincoln this October – so what are you waiting for?

PopOut Festival (1st – 10th October) 

The Cornhill Quarter is delighted to welcome back the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre who will be marking the fifth return of PopOut Festival with a brand-new programme of outdoor theatre and circus events. Kicking off on Friday with Flycyle & Sumbercycle by Pif-Paf Theatre. This cycle-based theatre show invites the audience to climb aboard one of Captain's vehicles and be whisked off for an adventure around the centre. In a jam-packed schedule, the festival will also platform hilarious irreverent Shakespeare, feel-good drag theatre, and mesmerising magic shows. 

The following weekend (October 9th) will see an exhilarating performance 'iRobot' undertaken by James Wilton Dance. This trampoline-based breakdance is a martial art and acrobatic mash-up that will leave spectators wowed. For more information, please see https://lpac.co.uk/whats-on/  

Lincoln Book Festival (11th – 17th October) 

Lincoln Book Festival returns in October with a week-long celebration of great fiction and non-fiction titles at venues across the city. Like the historic English cathedral city in which it is set, Lincoln Book Festival places history at its heart. Festival events explore historical themes spanning ancient empires to contemporary culture through intimate talks, readings, discussions and Q&As with contributions from acclaimed writers, academics, cultural commentators and public figures. 

Guest authors include award-winning author and journalist Will Self, crime-writing superstar Mark Billingham, million-copy best-selling novelist Christy Lefteri, and broadcaster and art historian Loyd Grossman. There are free events for children and young families, readings, competitions, and workshops too. Most events take place at The Collection on Danes Terrace in Lincoln's Cultural Quarter. Author events are usually priced at £10 per ticket. For more information, please see https://www.lincolnbookfestival.org/  

Frequency Festival (28th – 31st October) 

Marking its tenth anniversary this year, the digital arts and cultural event, Frequency Festival, will takeover the streets of Lincoln over four days in October, offering visitors a new and immersive way to explore the historic city. The biennial Frequency Festival is an imaginative fusion of art, heritage, media and culture and is a celebration of creative achievement with 'Connection' as this year's theme.  

Frequency Festival turns the city into an open-air gallery, featuring works from established and emerging artists around Lincoln's historic centre, and based around the Cornhill Quarter. With its theme of Connection, this year's festival is a platform for artists and audiences alike to examine, contemplate and playfully think about communication and connection. As part of the programme, visitors will be able to meet a 9-meter inflatable robot snail, explore AR technology showing pollution in real-time and hear 3D immersive sound from streets around the world. For more information, please see https://frequency.org.uk/  

Accommodation & Getting There  

From luxury hotel rooms, self-contained holiday homes, glamping sites and B&Bs, there is a wide range of accommodations to suit all tastes in Lincoln.  

Lincoln's Cathedral View Guest House is a beautiful, Grade II listed property, that dates to the 12th century. Named due to its proximity to the iconic Lincoln Cathedral, the Cathedral View Guest House boasts a stunning view of the city's historic skyline. Due to the age of the building, each room differs, offering guests a unique experience every time they visit.  Prices start from £87.50 for a double room per night, which includes breakfast.  

Enjoy the tranquility of Lincolnshire with a holiday stay on the 42ft luxury yacht, Burton Waters. The static yacht has an inside and outside deck area, a dining seating area below and above deck, as well as a retractable roof to enjoy the sunshine in the summer season. Burton Waters Marina offers a unique way to enjoy a staycation. Prices start from £200 per night, with a 2-night minimum stay.  

Find out more about accommodation here. 

Via the LNER railway line, Lincoln is just a 1 hour and 55-minute trip away from London King's Cross. Trains depart every two hours. Tickets start from £36 for a day return. The train station is at the very foot of The Cornhill Quarter, making the commute ideal for those travelling up to shop. 

High-res images can be downloaded here. 

For further information on Visit Lincoln: www.visitlincoln.com.  

For further information on The Cornhill Quarter: www.cornhillquarter.co.uk 

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