Lincoln Festival of History announced

The event in May will feature gladiator battles

A new festival celebrating the historic city of Lincoln will take place in May.

The Lincoln Festival of History will allow visitors to "enjoy a captivating journey through the ages" according to City of Lincoln Council.

Displays will include a Roman encampment, re-enactments and gladiator battles.

The festival will take place 4-6 May.

Living history displays in St Paul in the Bail and Castle Square will include traditional Roman crafts and pop-up performances.

Historical re-enactors will parade in the Uphill area of the city and visitors will be encouraged to join in in costume.

A council spokesperson said visitors could also expect further "zone announcements" celebrating different time periods in the city.

Lincoln Castle will host "thrilling historical re-enactments"

Naomi Tweddle, portfolio holder for inclusive economic growth at City of Lincoln Council, said: "Following the success of our 2023 events in Lincoln, we're excited to start the year with something new.

"We hope Lincoln Festival of History will become a key event in the city's yearly calendar, celebrating the city's rich history."

The weekend will include events organised by Lincoln Castle, Lincoln Business Improvement Group, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Cathedral and Lincolnshire Co-op.

Professor Carenza Lewis from the University of Lincoln said: "Lincoln has such a rich and well-known history. But its fascination goes beyond the great and the good and includes amazing but less familiar stories of resilience, rebellion and doing things differently.

"We hope it will open people's eyes to new stories and new perspectives."

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