Cast your eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of the gigantic monsters which have landed in Lincoln!
After much anticipation, eight gigantic, inflatable monsters have officially taken their positions as the Lincoln Monster Invasion has launched for the very first time.
Taking place from 23-29 October, organised by City of Lincoln Council’s Events in Lincoln brand, visitors to Lincoln Monster Invasion will get the chance to see Lincoln from a whole new perspective...
During this half-term break, supported by Lincoln BIG, a total of eight gigantic inflatable monsters have invaded Lincoln's rooftops from Castle Square, all the way down to the University of Lincoln.
These eight locations have now been invaded:
- Impish Isaac at University of Lincoln Isaac Newton Building
- Nathan Wide Chops at Nationwide, Lincoln High Street
- Bottomless Beast at Turtle Bay, Sincil Street
- Six-Eyed Sam at Waterside Shopping Centre
- Grim Fingers at Lincoln Bierkeller, Silver Street
- The Clobber Gobbler at EQVVS, High Street
- Magna Monstrum at Lincoln Castle, Heritage Skills Centre
- Arcus at Exchequer Gate Arch, outside Lincoln Cathedral
As night falls, these monsters also illuminate to give visitors an opportunity to follow their glow for a spooktacular evening tour around the city.
Visitors can also look out for some extra special guests during the weekend:
- On Friday, 27 October from 11am – 4pm, the Ghostbusters will be joined by the Ecto-1 in Lincoln’s Cornhill
- On Saturday 28 October from 12.30pm-4pm, the Ghostbusters will be out and about protecting the city streets in search for the monsters in Castle Square
- On Sunday 29 October at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm, there will be a 'Monster Mash' flash mob, starting from Lincoln Stonebow, as they travel along Lincoln High Street. Each performance is between 40 minutes and 1 hour!
Cllr Naomi Tweddle, Portfolio Holder for Inclusive Economic Growth at City of Lincoln Council said: “After seeing the monsters first hand, I can confirm they really are a spectacular sight in our already fantastic city.
“During the day, the monsters are already impressive, spanning up to 7 metres high across rooftops, but they really come to life and give a new perspective of the city at night.
“Alongside enhancements through live entertainment during the weekend and Frequency Festival returning from 26-29 October, Lincoln Monster Invasion is going to be a fun-filled event for all.”
Simon Beardsley, Managing Director at Lincoln BIG added: “Lincoln BIG are delighted to be supporting this event, bringing new life to the city centre during Halloween.
"We believe these giant inflatable monsters will be a brilliant addition to the city, offering some light-hearted fun in Lincoln and giving a new perspective as they come alive at night!
“Free activities such as this are essential in driving footfall to the area and supporting local businesses. This spooky makeover will go alongside a range of other Halloween events taking place within the city, and so everyone is encouraged to visit Lincoln, look out for the monsters and take part in the seasonal fun.”
For full details, included a digital, downloadable Map visit: Lincoln Monster Invasion | Visit Lincoln. Printed maps can be located in the Lincoln Visitor Information Centre in Castle Square.