FAQ

Heighington is located 3 miles south east of Lincoln.

• • Taxis: 

  • Please use the postcode LN4 1RQ if arriving by taxi. This will take you to an entry barrier where you can be dropped off.

  • Public transport: 

    • On a Sunday, the number 2 bus (Lincoln-Branston) runs through the village.

    • Due to road closures, the bus will divert via Sheepwash Lane. 

    • Please check times via the Stagecoach website. 

    • Bus stops for both directions will be accessible on Canterbury Drive - see map

  • Driving: 

    • Road closures will be in place on the day:

      • Mill Lane.

      • Park Lane (High Street end).

      • Merrycock Lane.

      • High Street from the junction at Washingborough Road/Mill Lane/Park Lane up to Jubilee Hall - see map.

      • All lanes off the High Street.  ( Beck Lane, Wheelwright Lane, Butchers Lane and 2 unnamed lanes).

    • Advance road closure warning signs will be displayed two weeks prior to the event.

    • Road closure signs and diversions will be in place on the day.

• Parking: 

  • see FAQ: 'Where Can I Park' below.

• Heighington Christmas Market normally takes place on the first Sunday in December.

• The 2025 Heighington Christmas Market is on Sunday the 7th of December.

• The market opens to visitors at 11 am.

• The market closes to visitors at 4 pm.

Accessibility is very important and we want visitors to have a positive event experience. 

• Parking: 

  • Due to the difficulty providing disabled parking at the market itself, we are providing a FREE Park & Ride shuttle service using wheelchair friendly buses.  See the Park & Ride page.

  • We recommend using the FREE Park and Ride shuttle bus service. - see map

  • We encourage active travel and car-pooling.

• Cycling: 

  • The market is situated approximately 2.5Km (1.6miles) from the Sustrans cycle path that leads to Lincoln. 

  • It is not permitted to cycle through the market. Bikes can be secured to fencing at the school.

• Market:

  • The majority of the market is wheelchair and scooter accessible.

• Dogs:

  • Service dogs are welcome at the market.

  • Please keep your dog on a short lead. 

  • Please be aware the village has dog fouling bylaws which can result in fines of up to £1000.

• Toilets:

  • There are several accessible toilets at the market {Port-a-loos opposite the bridge over the beck (High St), The School, The Thomas Garrett Rooms and the Jubilee Hall} - see map

If you have any suggestions or queries regarding Accessibility, please contact us

• There are no formal parking areas around the market. 

• Many access roads around Heighington will be closed or have restricted access. 

• Residential parking in Heighington and Washingborough is extremely limited. Therefore please park responsibly and don't block access to driveways or entrances.  

• However, A  FREE Park and Ride Shuttle service will be operating from Branston Community Academy, from where you can use the shuttle bus or walk. See the Park & Ride page for details.  - see map

• There will be a FREE Park & Ride shuttle bus service running from Branston Community Academy carpark to the Heighington Chapel carpark. 

• Buses run from 11am to 4pm, approximately every 15 mins.  See the Park & Ride page for details.

The service is free, but should you wish to make a donation towards the cost, there will be a donation bucket on each bus.

• Santa loves the market, so will be there! 

• His grotto will be based at Millfield Academy - see map.

• Speak with one of the Market security Marshalls or Committee Volunteers. 

  • Committee Volunteers have orange HiViz vests. 

  • Security Marshalls have yellow HiViz vests/jackets over a black uniform.

• Fire and medical teams will be on site.

• If the emergency is life-threatening or likely to endanger people, please

1. Dial 999.

2. Then seek immediate help from the Market Security Marshals or Committee Volunteers.

• Should the market need to be cancelled, we will communicate such a decision via this website and our social media.

• The market is not suitable for dogs.

• We strongly recommend that unless the dog is a service dog, you leave your dog in the comfort of it's own home.

• Any dogs that do enter the market must be kept on short leads. 

• Please be aware the village has dog fouling bylaws which can result in fines of up to £1000.

• There is one cash machine located in the Spar shop - see map

• Normally this does get very heavily used during the market and can run out of money. 

• There are alternative cash machines located in the neighbouring villages at:

  •  Branston Co-Op

  • Washingborough Co-Op. 

• Many of the traders will accept card payments.

• Food and refreshments will be available from:

  • Street vendors with a variety of different offerings.  {For more details please visit our Catering Gallery}

  • The pubs, cafe and shop will be open.

  • The school, Jubilee hall and the Thomas Garrett room for light refreshments.  

• Unless unavoidable, Heighington Christmas Market goes ahead come rain or shine. 

• Please check the updated local weather before travelling.

• Please note that the market is an open street market and has no real shelter from the elements.

• Cancellation:

  • Should the market need to be cancelled, we will communicate such a decision via this website and our social media.

  • www.facebook.com/HeighingtonChristmasMarket/