Lincoln’s award-winning youth space is back!
The Zone returns to City Square all summer long – free for 11–18s
Chill, create, be you.
There’s something for everyone at The Zone. And the best bit? It’s all FREE! From chilled hangouts and high-energy workshops with pro artists to gaming, cosy book corners, live shows and full-on summer parties – it’s your call what you do.
Ready to own your summer? Then drop in for free activities, giveaways and a welcoming vibe – all shaped by the ideas of young people like you from across the city.
The Zone is your place to chill, create, and be yourself this summer.
#TheZone
Location
City Square
LN5 7DU
Opening Times
18th July 2025
Launch Party: 2pm-6pm
19th July – 29th August 2025
Open Tuesday to Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Age 11-18? Then drop in for FREE within these times to chill or join our activities!
Free Bubble Tea from Bubble Kiss for the first 20 young people to check-in each day 18th July – 1st August 2025!
Get In The Zone
Anyone aged 11-18 can come and chill in The Zone—but if you want to join in our FREE activities, we’ll need a Parent or Carer to submit a Registration Form first!
Either send your young person along to The Zone, and we can send you the forms when they arrive, or click this button and do them right now!
Once you submit the form, your young person will be added to our system so they can check into The Zone for FREE whenever we're open! No need to book, just turn up!
The Zone is a drop-in facility for young people who already access public spaces, like parks or high streets, independently and without supervision. We aim to provide a positive place for them to go when they are out and about. While our activities are supervised, The Zone will be set up in open public spaces, meaning participants can come and go as they choose.
The Zone staff are DBS checked and trained in Safeguarding and First Aid. This project is delivered by Zest - a Registered Charity and National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England. You can find out more about us here.
Take a look
Video: Blink Creative
Photography: Phil Crow | Artists Impressions: AirClad x Fabric.
What's Happening
Use the toggles below to see what’s happening at The Zone!
Anyone aged 11-18 can come and just chill in The Zone, but a Registration Form must be completed before joining any organised activities. You can do the Registration now or we can send them to Parents and Carers when your young person arrives. There’s no need to book - just turn up!
The Zone is your place to chill with your friends, create alongside artists, and be yourself—all for FREE! You can expect a welcoming vibe with no pressure to get involved or do any of the activities. You be you.
This programme is weather-dependent and subject to change.
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Check back soon for full programme announcements!
Credits
The Zone has been developed by Zest x AirClad
For Zest
PRODUCER
Beki Doig
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Toby Ealden
PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Adam Perkins
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Adam Pownall
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Coming soon…
BRAND & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fabric.
R&D PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Georgina Weller
R&D WORKSHOP ARCHIVIST
Daniel Morgan
YOUTH ARTS WORKERS
Tinashe Chipawe
Eve Herrick
Jo Knight
Caley Starbuck
VOLUNTEERS
Coming soon…
For AirClad
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nick Crosbie
PROJECT MANAGER
Nick Halbert
DESIGNER
James Bristow
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Clemance
GENERAL MANAGER
Kerry Campbell
With thanks
DETACHED YOUTH WORK
Lincolnshire YMCA
R&D YOUTH ADVISORY GROUPS
St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The Network
The Priory Witham Academy
