The Nutcracker Christmas Trail
Find the names of the 20 Nutcracker Kings located around Lincoln and enter the draw for the chance to win a family day out in Lincoln!
The History of the Nutcracker
According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. The legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and danger.
A fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits and serves as the traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill.
Don’t be afraid, my beard is long, my head is large, my look is grim but that matters not. I won’t bite you. In spite of my big mouth and grim appearance, I look with my heart for your happiness.
How it Works
Join Lincoln BIG this Christmas for a festive letter hunt! Collect 20 hidden letters on our Nutcrackers scattered across shop windows in the city to spell out a special Christmas phrase. Simply pick up your letter hunt sheet, explore the area, and find all the letters.
Once you’ve gathered them, return your completed sheet to the post-box at the Waterside. All entries will be entered into a prize draw in the New Year, featuring exciting prizes from local businesses
Find the 20 Nutcracker Kings marked on the map, the location of each is marked with a nutcracker. As you find each one, write its name down on the trail sheet (opposite the map). Locations include:
- Barclays
- Joules
- Tortilla
- HMV
- Cornhill Market
- CUPP Bubble Tea
- White Hart Hotel
- Lottie's Ark
- Nationwide
- The Strait and Narrow
- Saul Falrholm
- Stack
- The Entertainer
- Cavanis
- Eqvvs Women
- Cafe Nero
- Mosaic
- Harvester
- Wagamama
- University of Lincoln Library
Once you’ve found all the names fill in your details, carefully remove the Trail Sheet and post it into Santa’s postbox. The postbox is located The Waterside High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1AP.
Closing date for entries is 24th December 2024, winners will be contacted in January 2024 via phone/email to arrange the collection of your prize.
