Ayscoughfee Hall Museum

Ayscoughfee Hall is a museum building featuring medieval architectural elements that shape its appearance. The spaces are arranged with timber frames and decorative windows that light the interior and provide multiple exhibition areas.

The building was constructed in 1451 for a wool merchant and later received its name from a family whose connections shaped the site. Its evolution reflects Spalding's changing importance as an economic center.

The museum displays collections relating to Spalding's past, including exhibits about local crafts and how the Fenland region changed over time. Visitors can see the stories of people who shaped this area.

The building is open for visits from Tuesday through Sunday and offers easy access for all visitors. Guided tours can be arranged if planned in advance.

The garden contains an early eighteenth-century ice house, which shows how people stored ice before modern cooling systems existed. This rare structure reveals the everyday practices of a wealthy household.

Location: South Holland

Address: Ayscoughfee Hall, Churchgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2RA.

Website: https://sholland.gov.uk/ayscoughfee

GPS coordinates: 52.78444,-0.14944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49