Activity & Display

Fringe & Finale

Free, Drop-In

Festival Fringe - Sun 15 June

Benjamin Handley Trip Boat & Stall by Sleaford Navigation Trust

11:00 – 16:00 - Eastgate Green

Activities & information about the conservation of the River Slea and the new Trip Boat.

Milling Day

12:00 – 15:30 - Cogglesford Mill

Flour milling demonstrations with family-friendly circle & cycle activities around Sleaford’s ancient mill.

Come & Try with the Slea Paddlers

11:00 – 16:00 - Eastgate Green

Try out a stand-up paddleboard, canoe, kayak or even brave the coracle on the River Slea. Suitable for all. No experience needed. This activity is dependant on river conditions.

Festival Finale - Sat 21 June

Interflora Open Day

10:00 – 17:00 - Southgate

Interflora opens its headquarters for a fun day of creative floral demonstrations & displays.

Local Model Groups Exhibition

10:00 – 15:00 - Riverside Church

Enjoy the displays by Sleaford & District Model Railway Club and Riverside Church Model Group. Savour a cuppa at the Source Cafe.

Rainbow Stars

10:00 – 14:30 - Rainbow Stars Hub

Explore Sleaford’s Rainbow Stars Hub, and enjoy a quiet reflective space & sensory room to chill & restore during the festival.

Craft & Food Stalls

10:00 – 16:00 - Bristol Arcade

Hosting an array of local shops, pop-up food, drink & craft stalls.

Sleaford Islamic Centre Open Day

11:00 – 15:00 - Sleaford Islamic Centre

Community sharing of Islamic inspired food & music.

Church Refreshments & Quiet Space

13:00 – 16:00 - St Denys Church

Drop into this beautiful architectural space for a calming cuppa and a moment to reflect.

Future of the Past by Local Sixth Form Students

11:00 – 15:00 - Sleaford Museum

Local history inspired performances & displays.

RiverLight Workshop

Tue 27 May 2025, 10am–2pm

Poster Making with Imogen Joyce

FREE, Drop-In, 5yrs+

Dance

Wed 28 May, 10.30am — 12.30pm

Children’s Dance

£12, 5-7yrs

Workshop

Wed 28 May 2025, 1–3pm

Beginners Hand Built Pottery

£25, 16yrs+