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Things to see in Spalding (United Kingdom): 15 places and when to go
Spalding is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Temples (4), Nature (4). The best known are Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Crowland Abbey and St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.7704, -0.1028
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Temples (4) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (4) · Architecture (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 101 km as the crow flies
What to see in Spalding
The places in and around Spalding, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gordon Boswell Romany MuseumMuseum in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, UK2.7 km
- Crowland AbbeyParish church of Church of England in Crowland, Lincolnshire, England, UK11 km
- St Mary and St Nicolas, SpaldingParish church of Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, UK3.4 km
- Ayscoughfee HallGrade I listed historic house museum in South Holland, United Kingdom3.5 km
- Bourne AbbeyGrade I listed abbey in South Kesteven, United Kingdom18 km
- Moulton WindmillGrade I listed windmill in South Holland, United Kingdom4.1 km
- The Museum of TechnologyMuseum in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom14 km
- Chain Bridge Forge, SpaldingEarly 19th-century blacksmith's workshop/museum, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom3.6 km
- Chapel of Rest, BourneChapel in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK18 km
- Pinchbeck EngineDrainage engine, a rotative beam engine built in 1833 to drain Pinchbeck Marsh, to the north of Spalding, Lincolnshire, in England5.6 km
- Boston Road Brick PitsProtected area11 km
- Escape 2 PlayWith kids17 km
- Moulton Marsh Nature ReserveProtected area13 km
- Surfleet LowsProtected area8.3 km
- Willow Tree Fen Nature ReserveProtected area10 km
When to go to Spalding
The best time to visit Spalding is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:54
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:36
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:23
- DecPossible7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Spalding
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Boston14 places27 km
- Wisbech12 places29 km
- Grantham19 places35 km
- Sandringham19 places42 km
- Corby25 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Spalding?
The best known: Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Crowland Abbey, St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding, Ayscoughfee Hall, Bourne Abbey. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Spalding?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.
How do you get to Spalding?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 101 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Spalding as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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