Welcome to Spalding in Lincolnshire.
This peaceful market town on the river Welland in South Holland has an attractive
waterfront with fine Georgian buildings and riverside walks. It is particularly
pleasant when the spring flowers are in bloom. The annual Spalding
Flower Festival and Spring Fair is held at the beginning of May. Carnival
floats decorated with tulip heads and
spring flowers parade through the streets accompanied by marching bands, in a
riot of colour and sound. Street markets, funfairs, a huge country fair, music,
arts and entertainment spanning the three days of the Spring bank holiday, keep
thousands of visitors occupied during the fine spring weather. On this site you
will find Local and international news, music, films
and entertainment links, fun and games. Comprehensive list and links, details
of the Flower Parade and it's history ,
local events , maps
of the area, and details of other tourist
attractions
in and around Spalding. There is also a listing of Hotels,
guest houses , and caravan sites .
Places to eat and drink , and details
of the rivers and lakes for fishermen .
South Holland District Council SHDCCouncil Offices, Priory Road, Spalding,
PE11 2XE. Tel. 01775 761161 Market days, Tuesday and Saturday.
Historic Ayscoughfee Hall, Churchgate, Spalding. Admission Free. The Museum
has a Land Drainage Gallery showing how the land of South Holland has been changed
over a period of 2000 years through drainage and reclamation. A photographic portrayal
of the history and development of South Holland life, as well as a display telling
the story of the Hall from the mid 15th century to the present day. The Matthew
Flinders display tells of the locally born explorer. The library is furnished
to represent a 19th Century gentlemans library, and the Geest Gallery houses an
ever changing display of art and photographs. Ayscoughfee Hall is currently closed
for restoration. However the gardens are still open.
The Pinchbeck Engine at Pinchbeck Marsh, Spalding, is an original beam engine
restored to working condition. The engine house has a Land Drainage Exhibition.
Opening times, 10am - 4pm April to October. Other times by arrangement. Admission:
Free. Springfields
Camelgate, Spalding. 01775 724843. Access within the gardens for disabled
persons is excellent, and there are many seats at regular intervals to rest those
weary feet, and gaze upon the colourful flower beds.The purpose built exhibition
and conference facilities are available for use all year round, and there is a
large grassed arena which may be used for shows and caravan rallies etc.
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