The market town of Spalding is situated in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire. It has a population of about 22,000 and lies next to the River Welland. Every year the town hosts the very popular Spalding Flower Parade, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2008. The tulip parade is a celebration of the local flower industry and it attracts a large number of visitors each year. The origins of settlement in Spalding dates back at least to Roman times, when the Spalding Marshes were used for salt production. A Benedictine Priory was built in 1015 and the town appeared in the 1086 Doomsday book as 'Spallinge'. The most famous building in Spalding is Ayscoughfee Hall, a 15th century country house which has been converted into a museum and tourist information centre. Other local attractions include the Pinchbeck Engine Museum (just north of Spalding), the Springfields Shopping Outlet and Gardens, the Bulb Museum and the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum. The area is also famous for its parish churches; St Paul's at Fulney was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, the designer of St Pancras Station London. Sir George was a friend of the Spalding Gentlemen's Society. Spalding Parish Church itself dates from the 12th century and has a handsome spire visible for miles around
Attraction
Baytree Garden Centre (Owl Centre)
Fun Farm
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum
Pinchbeck Engine and Land Drainage Museum
Spalding Bulb Museum and Horticultural Exhibition
Budget
Travelodge Kings Lynn Long Sutton *book online*
Travelodge Spalding *book online*
Camping
Heron Cottage Camping & Caravanning
Hunters Lodge
Caravan Park
Heron Cottage Camping & Caravanning
Lake Ross Caravan Park
Silverhill Caravan Park
Windcatch Caravan Park
Classes
Dance - Spalding School Of Dance
Cottage
Council
South Holland District Council
Estate Agent
A P Sales
Bairstow Eves East Midlands Ltd
Brown William H
Halifax Property Services
Premier Property Management
Rosewood Estate Agents
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Budokai Black Belt Academy
Oasis Beauty & Day Spa
Inn
Market
Fun Farm Spalding Car Boot
Megaboot Car Boot
Spalding Farmers Market
Spalding Market
Pub and Bar
Anchor
Birds
Black Swan
Carters Arms
Chequers Inn
Fenway Public House
Lincolnshire Poacher
Pied Calf
Queen Inn
Station Gates
Solicitor
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Budokai Black Belt Academy (Martial Arts)
Spalding RC (Rugby Union)
Welland Yacht Club (Sailing)
Shops
Magical Cards
Bookmark
Mandy's Florist
The Secret Garden
Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre
Whites Emporium Garden Centre
Birchwood Farm
Whittard of Chelsea
Mountain Warehouse
Holland and Barratt
Professional Cookware
Birchwood Farm
Vine House Farm
Peacocks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Clarks
Glenside Discount Tackle
Fresh Choice
Springfields Festival Gardens
Antiques
Penman Clockcare
Spalding Antiques
Crescent Antiques
Places to Stay near Spalding
Red Lion Hotel (0.05 miles)
The Red Lion Hotel is a carefully refurbished 18th century family run hotel situated in the centre of the picturesque market town of Spalding, Lincolnshire. The bedrooms are all en-suite ... More
Cley Hall Hotel (0.32 miles)
Woodlands Hotel (0.33 miles)
Travelodge Spalding (1.27 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Mermaid Inn (3.44 miles)
Food is served daily between the ... More | visit website
The Riverside Hotel (3.93 miles)
The Ship Inn (4.37 miles)
A delightful Inn on a wonderful Riverside Location, close to Baytree Garden Centre and Springfields shopping Outlet near Spalding. The Ship Inn is a family run Business with attention to ... More
Cackle Hill House (6.84 miles)
Chequers Hotel (6.98 miles)
A coaching inn famed for its hospitality, The Chequers Hotel is set in the heart of the Fenland. Located in the centre of Holbeach and overlooking the 14th Century church ... More
The String of Horses (6.99 miles)
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