Are you thinking about creating your first West End Lights display but feeling unsure where to start? Or perhaps you’re a returning illuminator looking for fresh ideas? We have just the event for you! Join experienced illuminators Nigel and Emile for a practical demonstration of window illumination techniques next Friday, 1st November at 7pm outside…
Illuminate Your Spot on the West End Lights Map already!
Exciting news, West End Lights enthusiasts! The time has come to shine a light on your participation in this year’s magical event. We’re thrilled to announce that you can now put yourself on the official West End Lights 2024 map! Whether you’re planning a dazzling illumination or offering a charitable contribution, we want to showcase…
Congratulations to Nell, our Design Star!
Following our exciting announcement of Nell Soutar as the winner of our West End Lights 2024 design competition, we’re thrilled to share a special moment from our visit to SFSM Junior School in Lincoln’s West End. We recently had the pleasure of presenting Nell with her winning design. See Nell on the right displaying her…
Lincoln West End Lights 2024 Poster
We’re thrilled to announce the results of our recent design competition for West End Lights 2024, and what a brilliant showcase of creativity it was! The talented pupils at SFSM Junior School truly outdid themselves, submitting over 50 fantastic entries that left our organisation team utterly spoilt for choice. From vibrant colour schemes to innovative…
West End Lights 2024 – The Countdown starts
The days are getting shorter… and West End Lights 2024 is just about 3 months away! As you will see on our website https://www.lincoln-west-end-lights.com/ West End Lights 2024 will go ahead on Friday, 6/12/2024 from 6 pm to 9 pm We have listened to the community, and there are a few new ideas we’ll make reality this year.…
Warming up for WEL 2023 with our Poster
We are warming up with the release of the 2023 Lincoln West End Lights Poster, this year designed by 13-year-old local resident Zoe. Click on the image to download a PDF version you can print yourself. If you want to join as an active participant this year and you have not joined our mailing list…
Still time to join in with West End Lights 2022
Friday 2nd December 2022 6pm – 9pm West End Lights is happening again this year! If you haven’t heard already, this year’s date is Friday 2nd December 2022. West End Lights is our home-grown pop-up festival of light that illuminates our streets and windows once a year in December. Everyone in the West End is…
West End Lights will be shining again in 2022
The windows, gardens and houses of the West End of Lincoln will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland on Friday 2nd December 2022 between 6pm and 9pm. Follow any updates on our website. Join as a visitor on the day or be an active part as an illuminator and put yourself onto the map.
That was WEL 2021
What a great atmosphere in the West End last night! Lots of people and families strolling around and taking in some fantastic light displays. Thanks everyone for taking part and making this such a fab community event.Thanks to the more than 40 illuminators who lit up their houses. Head over to our gallery or our…
WEL 2021 Countdown: Just one week until we shine
It’s now only one week until West End Lights is finally happening again. Right now, more than 30 illuminations are already confirmed and on our map: We are excited to have contributions again from so many diverse members of our community, including the local schools (SFSM and St Faith’s) as well as St Faith’s church.…