A new mobile youth space for 11-18s is touring Lincoln this summer

Introducing Zone Go

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Chill, create, be you.

Zone Go is Zest’s mobile youth arts space for 11–18s – turning everyday places into vibrant hangouts where young people can chill, create and be themselves.

When the Zone Go van arrives, inflatable spaces pop up around it, transforming parks, estates, village greens and town centres into colourful spaces packed with creativity, music, games and good vibes.

Slide open the doors, and you’ll find the ultimate setup with board games, musical instruments, craft kits, art materials and cameras ready for you to get stuck into. You'll also find a gaming station, inflatable spaces to sit, chat, get creative and don’t forget to leave your mark on the giant art wall.

There’s something for everyone at Zone Go. And the best bit? It’s all free. Whether you’re getting creative, trying something new or just want to hang with friends, it’s your call what you do.

Wherever it lands, Zone Go brings the same spirit as The Zone, Zest’s award-winning pop-up youth space that transforms town centres each summer – creating spaces where young people can chill, create and be themselves.

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Location

Zone Go will tour Lincoln between 3rd August - 4th September 2026 every week to the following locations:

Mondays
YMCA St Giles Youth Centre, LN2 4ND
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Tuesdays
Lincoln Arboretum, LN2 5RT
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Wednesdays
Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre, LN2 2DD
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Thursdays
Moorlands Community Centre, LN6 7NH
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Fridays
Birchwood Leisure Centre, LN6 0JE
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Opening Times

3rd August - 4th September 2026 Mondays - Fridays 12pm - 5pm

Age 11-18? Then drop in for FREE within these times to chill or join our activities!

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You can also join us in City Square with our award-winning pop up youth space The Zone

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Get In The Zone

Anyone aged 11-18 can come and chill at Zone Go —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 Zone Go, and we can send you the forms when they arrive, or click the button below and do them right now!

Once registered, your young person can check into both The Zone and Zone Go for FREE all summer long. There's no need to book activities – just turn up, check in, and get involved.

Zone Go 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, Zone Go will be set up in open public spaces, meaning participants can come and go as they choose.

Zone Go 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.

Register Your Young Person

Take a look

Photography: Phil Crow & Beki Doig

A 3D rendered abstract spiral in pink and blue

What's Happening

Use the toggles below to see what’s happening at Zone Go!

Anyone aged 11-18 can come and just chill in Zone Go, 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!

Zone Go 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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Credits

Zone Go has been developed by Zest x AirClad

For Zest

PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR
Jack Wilkin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Adam Pownall

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Toby Ealden

PRODUCER
Beki Doig

PROJECT PRODUCER
Eve Herrick

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
Chris Bewers - The Yorkshire Workshop

BRAND & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fabric.

YOUTH ARTS WORKERS
Caley Starbuck
Emma Chippendale
Eve Herrick
Harriet Shonfeld
Joanna Knight
Katie Miller
Lachlan Madin
Lauren Williams
Oliver Neary
Rachael Phillips
Tinashe Chipawe

 

ZONE AMBASSADORS
Alex Boyce
Alfie Ealden
Alisha Hammond
Caleb Cooke
Cody Green
Ethan Jennings
Grace Bishell
Isabelle Johnson
Julia Frydenberg
Oskar Bakowski
Sophie Mavers-Chance
Tony O’Flanagan
Victoria Johnston

For AirClad

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nick Crosbie

PROJECT MANAGERS
Nick Halbert
Emma Peareth

DESIGNERS
James Bristow
Julia Bugajska

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Clemance

GENERAL MANAGER
Kerry Campbell

Zone Go Lincoln 2026 is funded by City of Lincoln Council, including support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Pride in Place Fund, alongside additional support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Zone Go build funded by BNA.

The Zone was originally developed and built with support from Arts Council England, Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions Fund and Lincoln Arts Centre.

The original research and development for The Zone was supported by City of Lincoln Council through Historic England’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone Cultural Programme.

Zest is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.