St Barnabas Hospice Torchlight Procession 2026

The Torchlight Procession is the most poignant event in the St Barnabas calendar, and now in its 26th year.

This unique and iconic celebration is an opportunity for families and friends to join us in remembering the people that we love. The transfer of light throughout the event is symbolic; the flaming torch is carried by runners from our Lincoln Inpatient Unit on Nettleham Road to Claytons where it is used to light the procession torches.

Once all torches are lit, the procession will commence from Clayton Sports Ground at 7:30pm led by the RAF Waddington Pipe Band. We will journey past the Inpatient Unit, pausing for a moment of reflection, before moving onto Lincoln Cathedral. The event concludes with a service where the Tree of Life will be illuminated.

Info: Arrive at Claytons Sports Ground. Please have your tickets to hand, either printed or accessible on your phone, so these can be easily scanned by our team. If you have purchased a lantern or torch, these will be handed to you upon entry. There will be no additional torch or lantern sales on the night.

Info: The procession will leave Claytons Sports Ground, led by the RAF Waddington Pipe Band. We will journey past the St Barnabas Hospice Inpatient Unit, pausing for a moment of reflection, before moving onto Lincoln Cathedral for the service, where the Tree of Life will be illuminated.

Info: The service at the Lincoln Cathedral comes to a close. Attendees are welcome to attach messages of love to the railings of the Tree of Life. This year, both the Lincoln Cathedral and Church of St Mary Magdalene will be open following the Torchlight Procession to offer space for reflection and members of our Wellbeing Team will be present to offer support if required.

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Clayton Sports Ground, Lee Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom

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