From those days of a few stalls in Castle Square the market now takes over most of the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln. In fact, there were just 14 stalls there compared to the 300 plus now.

For some it's the most important event in the City's calendar as it brings over 150,000 visitors to Lincoln. These visitors often return at other time in the year when they realise what Lincoln has to offer.

See pictures from previous Lincoln Christmas Markets >>

See map showing where everything will be situated in the Cathedral Quarter for the Lincoln Christmas Market >>

Survival guide and top tips >>

Keith Jerstice finds out what preparations are needed to run an event like this >>

Travelling to Lincoln and parking

It certainly gets busy with traffic but if you follow the Christmas Market route information you'll be filtered into the one way system in operation near the centre. Remember to listen to BBC Radio Lincolnshire 94.9 FM for all the latest travel and traffic news as you approach the city.

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Lincoln Christmas Market