England’s oldest Christmas market is scrapped ‘because it’s too popular’
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England’s oldest Christmas market has been scrapped after last year’s “massive success” left city leaders worrying over public safety. A record 320,000 people visited Lincoln’s Christmas Market in 2022, the same year the event celebrated 40 years as the country’s longest-running festive market. But officials decided to cancel this year’s event over fears too many people in a “small area” in the city centre made it “uncomfortable” for visitors. open image in gallery Tens of thousands would flock to the Christmas market in Lincoln every year But the decision, taken earlier this year, has caused outrage amongst the city’s folk and traders.
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