Spalding

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Spalding

Spalding is a market town located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Welland, it is approximately 20 miles east of the city of Peterborough and 30 miles west of the coastal town of Boston. With a population of around 30,000, it serves as an important economic center for the surrounding agricultural region.

The town is historically known for its association with the flower industry, particularly tulips. Spalding holds an annual Tulip Parade, attracting visitors from far and wide to celebrate its floral heritage. Additionally, the town hosts the popular Spalding Flower Festival, where locals showcase their horticultural talents.

Spalding boasts a charming town center with a mix of modern and traditional architecture. The Market Place is a focal point, featuring a weekly market and various shops, cafes, and pubs. The town offers a range of amenities, including supermarkets, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational spaces such as Ayscoughfee Gardens, a picturesque Grade I listed park.

Transportation links in Spalding are well-developed, with the A16 road passing through the town, connecting it to nearby cities and towns. The town is also served by a railway station, providing regular services to Peterborough, Lincoln, and Nottingham.

Spalding is home to several notable landmarks, including the iconic St. Mary and St. Nicolas Church, which dates back to the 13th century and showcases impressive medieval architecture. The town also has a strong sense of community, with numerous clubs and societies catering to a range of interests.

Overall, Spalding is a picturesque market town with a rich history, thriving floral industry, and a vibrant community.

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Spalding Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.789993/-0.171488 or Grid Reference TF2322. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The River Welland

The River Welland at Spalding

Peter Latham

St John the Baptist parish church and primary school, Spalding, Lincs

– situated on Hawthorn Bank to the west of the town centre; the church dates from 1875 Link

Rodney Burton

River Welland, Spalding.

The river has been canalized in the fens and runs in straight embanked stretches.

Colin Smith

Bridge over the Welland, Spalding, Lincs

– view from London Road towards Ye Olde White Horse.

Rodney Burton

London Road crossing, Little London, Spalding, Lincs

over the Spalding to Peterborough line.

Rodney Burton

Waiting for the train, Spalding, Lincs

at the Park Road level crossing.

Rodney Burton

Spalding Water Taxi

The Spalding Water Taxi runs from here on the River Welland in the town centre to Springfields about every 40 minutes.

Stephen McKay

Spalding Water Taxi, Coronation Channel

The Spalding Water Taxi runs a frequent service between the town centre and Springfields via the River Welland and the Coronation Channel.

Stephen McKay

River Welland, Spalding

Showing the terminus of the Spalding Water Taxi and the Lincolnshire Poacher pub.

Stephen McKay

River Welland, Spalding

Willows reflect in the peaceful water of the River Welland just south of the town centre.

Stephen McKay

Blue Gowt Drove, Pinchbeck, Lincs

Rodney Burton

Polytunnels south of Pinchbeck, Lincs

Arable and horticultural land north of Blue Gowt Drove.

Rodney Burton

Vernatt's Drain, Spalding, Lincs

– view WSW towards Pode Hole. The original cut was made in the 1630s to re-drain Deeping Fen after earlier attempts were not entirely successful; the drain is named after Sir Philibert Vernatti (1590–1646), a Dutch engineer and adventurer.

Rodney Burton