Interesting Facts:
Spalding is Europe's
largest pumpkin
producer - exporting
pumpkins to France
and Belgium, as well
as supplying most of
the UK supermarkets.
Hence the popular
Pumpkin Festival in the
Town Centre.
According to the
Dictionary of English
Place Names
(A.D.Mills) the name
Spalding means
'settlement of the
dwellers in Spald', with
Spald being the name
of an old district. The
name appeared in the
Domesday Book
(1086) as Spallinge
and in the early
12th-century as
Spaldingis.
Spalding is Europe's
largest pumpkin
producer - exporting
pumpkins to France
and Belgium, as well
as supplying most of
the UK supermarkets.
Hence the popular
Pumpkin Festival in the
Town Centre.
According to the
Dictionary of English
Place Names
(A.D.Mills) the name
Spalding means
'settlement of the
dwellers in Spald', with
Spald being the name
of an old district. The
name appeared in the
Domesday Book
(1086) as Spallinge
and in the early
12th-century as
Spaldingis.
Fens Tourism operates with a small
but experienced team of employees,
with offices above the Fenscape
interpretation attraction in
Springfields Festival Gardens in
Spalding. The primary function of the
company is to provide a centre for
the marketing of “the Fens” as a
tourist destination brand.
but experienced team of employees,
with offices above the Fenscape
interpretation attraction in
Springfields Festival Gardens in
Spalding. The primary function of the
company is to provide a centre for
the marketing of “the Fens” as a
tourist destination brand.
Much of the town is now an outstanding conservation area
and offers a traditional shopping centre, busy markets and
plenty of history.
Spalding is famous for being the centre of the flower industry
in Britain. The land is rich in silt so makes wonderful arable
and horticultural fields. The area is now the largest producer
of daffodils in the country and Spalding holds a spectacular
Flower Festival every May which brings the town alive with
floral floats, colour, music and entertainment.
A new premier outlet shopping village opened in May 2004
at Springfield’s Gardens on the edge of town. The new look
Springfields comprises themed, educational and specialist
gardens, striking water features and woodland walks
designed by celebrity gardeners including Kim Wilde, Ali
Ward and Chris Beardshaw. There are over 42 stores selling
well-known brands at discount price together with pavement
cafes and restaurant facilities.. Admission is free and it is
estimated that 2 million visitors a year will visit Springfields
to shop, eat and gain inspiration for their gardens from the
Chelsea style themed area.
and offers a traditional shopping centre, busy markets and
plenty of history.
Spalding is famous for being the centre of the flower industry
in Britain. The land is rich in silt so makes wonderful arable
and horticultural fields. The area is now the largest producer
of daffodils in the country and Spalding holds a spectacular
Flower Festival every May which brings the town alive with
floral floats, colour, music and entertainment.
A new premier outlet shopping village opened in May 2004
at Springfield’s Gardens on the edge of town. The new look
Springfields comprises themed, educational and specialist
gardens, striking water features and woodland walks
designed by celebrity gardeners including Kim Wilde, Ali
Ward and Chris Beardshaw. There are over 42 stores selling
well-known brands at discount price together with pavement
cafes and restaurant facilities.. Admission is free and it is
estimated that 2 million visitors a year will visit Springfields
to shop, eat and gain inspiration for their gardens from the
Chelsea style themed area.
Spalding in Lincolnshire is a peaceful Fens market town on
the River Welland. It is approximately 105 miles north of
London,15 miles south-west of Boston, UK.Ccharacterized
by grand Georgian terraces and buildings, it is renowned
for the growing of tulip and daffodil bulbs.
Each year the town attracts thousands of visitors to its
Flower Parade. 2008 marks the 50th year for the parade.
the River Welland. It is approximately 105 miles north of
London,15 miles south-west of Boston, UK.Ccharacterized
by grand Georgian terraces and buildings, it is renowned
for the growing of tulip and daffodil bulbs.
Each year the town attracts thousands of visitors to its
Flower Parade. 2008 marks the 50th year for the parade.
Spalding
Interesting Facts
Spalding is Europe's
largest pumpkin
producer - exporting
pumpkins to France
and Belgium, as well
as supplying most of
the UK supermarkets.
Hence the popular
Pumpkin Festival in the
Town Centre.
According to the
Dictionary of English
Place Names
(A.D.Mills) the name
Spalding means
'settlement of the
dwellers in Spald', with
Spald being the name
of an old district. The
name appeared in the
Domesday Book
(1086) as Spallinge
and in the early
12th-century as
Spaldingis.
Spalding is Europe's
largest pumpkin
producer - exporting
pumpkins to France
and Belgium, as well
as supplying most of
the UK supermarkets.
Hence the popular
Pumpkin Festival in the
Town Centre.
According to the
Dictionary of English
Place Names
(A.D.Mills) the name
Spalding means
'settlement of the
dwellers in Spald', with
Spald being the name
of an old district. The
name appeared in the
Domesday Book
(1086) as Spallinge
and in the early
12th-century as
Spaldingis.
The Carefree Traveller
Spalding Accomodations
Comfort Inn Boston
Bicker Bar Round-A-Bout, Junction A17/A52, Swineshead, Near Boston
The Comfort Inn, Boston is a modern hotel located in the heart of
Lincolnshire, close to Boston and Lincoln. The hotel has 55 well
furnished bedrooms, restaurant and a bar and all the facilities to
ensure a comfortable stay
Rooms: 55. Hotel Chain: Choice Hotels
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Bicker Bar Round-A-Bout, Junction A17/A52, Swineshead, Near Boston
The Comfort Inn, Boston is a modern hotel located in the heart of
Lincolnshire, close to Boston and Lincoln. The hotel has 55 well
furnished bedrooms, restaurant and a bar and all the facilities to
ensure a comfortable stay
Rooms: 55. Hotel Chain: Choice Hotels
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Best Western Orton Hall Hotel
The Village, Orton Longueville, PE2 7DN Peterborough
A seventeenth century manor house set in 20 acres of mature parkland
in the conservation village of Orton Longueville yet only 2.5 miles from
city centre and the A1. Previously the home of the Marques of Huntly.
Rooms: 65. Hotel Chain: Best Western
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The Village, Orton Longueville, PE2 7DN Peterborough
A seventeenth century manor house set in 20 acres of mature parkland
in the conservation village of Orton Longueville yet only 2.5 miles from
city centre and the A1. Previously the home of the Marques of Huntly.
Rooms: 65. Hotel Chain: Best Western
You can guarantee your booking with American Express, Visa,
Euro/Mastercard and Switch
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The New England Hotel
Wide Bargate, PE21 6SH Boston, Lincolnshire
This convenient hotel is located in the center of Boston. Comfortable,
en suite accommodation is complemented by a 120-seater restaurant,
offering à la carte dining in spacious surroundings, with a popular
Sunday carvery and private Pilgrim Bar.
All of the 28 rooms include en suite bathrooms, and are equipped with
a hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephone, television and a
courtesy tray. All bedrooms are non-smoking.
Rooms: 28. Accepted credit cards: Visa, Euro/Mastercard, PIN, Maestro,
Solo, Switch. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards
prior to arrival.
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Wide Bargate, PE21 6SH Boston, Lincolnshire
This convenient hotel is located in the center of Boston. Comfortable,
en suite accommodation is complemented by a 120-seater restaurant,
offering à la carte dining in spacious surroundings, with a popular
Sunday carvery and private Pilgrim Bar.
All of the 28 rooms include en suite bathrooms, and are equipped with
a hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephone, television and a
courtesy tray. All bedrooms are non-smoking.
Rooms: 28. Accepted credit cards: Visa, Euro/Mastercard, PIN, Maestro,
Solo, Switch. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards
prior to arrival.
Book Now
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