This is The Zone, a pop-up youth space for 11-18 year olds
Returning to Mansfield & Lincoln in 2025 | Available for touring nationally throughout 2025 & 2026
Chill, create, be you.
There's something for everyone at The Zone—and guess what? It's all FREE! From laidback hangouts to high-energy workshops with pro artists and cosy book corners to adrenaline-pumping parties, it's your call what you do!
Join us in 2025 for free activities, giveaways, and a welcoming vibe, all inspired by the ideas of young people just like you. Send the link below (Register For Free) to your parent or carer and get registered to take part in our activities.
The Zone is your place to chill, create, and be yourself!
#TheZone
Parents and carers, click the button below to register your young person so they can participate in our activities.
WINNER
Best Product Design of the Year
We Are Creative Awards 2025
Returning 2025
Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, NG18 3RT
Wednesday 21st May - Saturday 31st May
City Square, Lincoln, LN5 7DU
Wednesday 16th July - Friday 29th August
Lincoln Summer 2024
City Square, LN5 7DU
Wednesday 17th July to Saturday 3rd August
Under Pelham Bridge, LN5 7LQ
Wednesday 7th to Saturday 17th August
Moorland Community Centre, LN6 7NH
Wednesday 21st to Saturday 31st August
Take a look
Video: Blink Creative
Photography: Phil Crow | Artists Impressions: AirClad x Fabric.
Credits 2024
The Zone has been developed by Zest x AirClad
For Zest
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Toby Ealden
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Adam Pownall
PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR (R&D)
Georgina Weller
PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR (TOUR)
Adam Perkins
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT & INTERIOR DESIGN
Danny Ridealgh and Kirsty Russell for University of Lincoln
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
Katie Miller
BRAND & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fabric.
R&D WORKSHOP ARCHIVIST
Daniel Morgan
YOUTH ARTS WORKERS
Martyn Bignell
Tinashe Chipawe
Tyler Haresign
Eve Herrick
Jo Knight
Daniel Morgan
Caley Starbuck
VOLUNTEERS
Rustam Alim
William Monks
Robert Pym
Amelia Standbrook
For AirClad
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Nick Crosbie
PROJECT MANAGER
Nick Halbert
DESIGNER
James Bristow
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sam Clemance
With thanks
DETACHED YOUTH WORK
Lincolnshire YMCA
YOUTH ADVISORY GROUPS
St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The Network
The Priory Witham Academy
