Spalding Attractions
Spalding (pop. 18,200) lies in the center of the bulb-growing area of The Fens. In spring the fields are full of tulips and daffodils in bloom, attracting crowds of visitors. The trim little town with its brick-built houses is reminiscent of Holland.
The town of Spalding has a a 15th century country house, Ayscoughfee Hall, that now serves as a museum and tourist information office. There are several museums including the Bulb Museum and two notable churches.
The town of Spalding has a a 15th century country house, Ayscoughfee Hall, that now serves as a museum and tourist information office. There are several museums including the Bulb Museum and two notable churches.
Ayscoughfee Hall
Ayscoughfee Hall, built in 1429 but much altered since then, has a good ornithological collection.
The Medieval Hall houses ten galleries.
The Medieval Hall houses ten galleries.
Spalding Tourist Office
Ayscoughfee Hall
Churchgate
Spalding PE11 2RA
England
Ayscoughfee Hall
Churchgate
Spalding PE11 2RA
England
Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre
The Baytree Nurseries Centre is a gardener's delight set in 32 acres. The facility includes display gardens, an owl center, a bygones museum and a playground. Good prices in the nursery stock.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Baytree Owl Centre
The Baytree Owl Centre offers one of Britain's largest collections of owls from all over the world.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 1 to March 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Grimsthorpe Castle
Grimsthorpe Castle is located between Colsterworth and Bourne in the vicinity of Spalding. It has been the home of the de Eresby family since 1516. The latest addition to the castle, the North Front, was commissioned in 1715.
Inside the castle there is a collection of fine furniture and portraits of the family and the monarchs they served.
Inside the castle there is a collection of fine furniture and portraits of the family and the monarchs they served.
Hours
March 23 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Millgate - Museum of Entertainment
The Museum of Entertainment has been featured on various television programs. Its collections include music boxes, barrel, church and dance organs, pianolas, and See Tillers Royal Marionettes - the oldest fairground attraction dating from 1790.
Museum of Entertainment
Rutland Cottage, Millgate Whaplode St.Catherines
Spalding PE12 6SF
England
Rutland Cottage, Millgate Whaplode St.Catherines
Spalding PE12 6SF
England
Hours
April 15 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
July 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Spalding Flower Parade and Festival
This three-day festival takes place in early May.
Spalding Tourist Office
Ayscoughfee Hall
Churchgate
Spalding PE11 2RA
England
Ayscoughfee Hall
Churchgate
Spalding PE11 2RA
England
Tropical Forest
The Spalding Tropical Forest grows in a 20,000 square foot glasshouse. It contains jungle foliage, waterfalls and a wide variety of tropical plants. The whole environment is monitored by a computer system which controls the fogging, irrigation, ventilation and humidity.
Spalding Tropical Forest
Rose Cottage Water Garden Center
Glenside North
Pinchbeck
Spalding PE11 3SD
England
Rose Cottage Water Garden Center
Glenside North
Pinchbeck
Spalding PE11 3SD
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
