Spalding, Market town in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
Spalding is a market town in South Holland, Lincolnshire, situated on the River Welland and serving as the administrative center for the district. It connects to surrounding areas through the railway line between Lincoln and Peterborough and via the A16 bypass.
The town appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 with 91 households, showing its early importance. Archaeological findings point to Roman settlements in the area that focused on salt production.
The flower parade tradition, which ran from 1959 to 2013 and restarted in 2023, reflects how tulip growing shaped local identity. You can still sense this heritage throughout the town today.
The town center is easy to walk around and explore on foot, making navigation straightforward for visitors. Local information points can provide guidance on the best places to explore and current opening times.
Ayscoughfee Hall from the 15th century and St Mary and St Nicolas Church dating to 1284 stand as impressive structures that tell the town's long story. These buildings offer visitors a window into the architectural heritage of different periods.
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