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Heart of the Fens

Welcome to Spalding & South Holland

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Water Taxi Boarding Point - Spalding

Tourist Information Centre - Spalding

South Holland is the southern most region of Lincolnshire, bordering Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, in the heart of the Fens.Spalding, its capital, Crowland, Donington, Holbeach, LongSutton and Sutton Bridge are interesting market towns, eachwith its own church and fine architecture and all steeped in historyjust waiting to be discovered.

Holland means "high ground" and with its fertile soil this area wasable to compete with mainland Holland in the 18th and 19thCenturies, becoming renowned for producing vast quantities oftulips. It remains a major bulb producing area along with being arichly productive agricultural region supplying superior fresh produce to the whole of the United Kingdom.

SPALDING WATER TAXI

Linking Spalding Town Centre and SpringfieldsShopping Outlet & Festival Gardens.

Single, Return & Family Tickets can be purchased from theWater Taxi, South Holland Centre & Springfields Shopping Complex

Please see the advertisement on Page 14 for full details

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE:South Holland Centre Market Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1SSTel: 01775 725468 Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm

Front Cover: Moulton Mill with newly installed sails, Photo - Vinnie Roberts - Newton Press

Welcome 01-02

Getting Around 05-06

Exploring the Fens 09-11

Spalding 15-16

Crowland 17

Holbeach 18

Sutton Bridge 19

Long Sutton 20

Donington 21

Churches in South Holland 23-24

Arts & 25-26Entertainment

Shopping 27-32

Gardens & Garden Centres 33-36

Springfields 37-39Outlet Shopping & Festival Gardens

Sports & Leisure 40

Wildlife 41-42On The Fens

Food & Drink 43-48

AccommodationGuide 49-56

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Difficulty walking far?If so why not take advantage of a FREE loan of a wheelchair or powered scooter when in Spalding.

Visit Spalding Mobility Centre Ltd, 15 Winsover Road, SpaldingTelephone 01775 722786

The units can be hired between 9.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Saturday. They must be returned by 4.45pm the same day

Users do not have to be registered disabled or residents of Spalding.

The most convenient car park is located on VictoriaStreet and Spalding Mobility Ltd can be accessedvia the back of the car park.

Getting Around

Spalding:By RailEast Coast Mainline to Peterborough. Direct connection to Spalding,approximately 20 mins.www.nationalrail.co.ukTel: 08457 484950

By RoadMajor Roads within 30 mins areA1(M), A17, A15, A47London is 110 miles awayYork is 120 miles awayBirmingham is 120 miles awayNewcastle is 194 miles away

From the NorthFrom the A1 take the A52 towardsBoston then the A17. Follow signs onthe A16 Spalding By-Pass.

From the SouthFrom the A1/A1(M) north ofPeterborough take the A16 east toSpalding.

Train Station - Spalding

Spalding bus and railway stations are centrally located, andthe journey time toLondon by rail is approximately an hour and a half.

There are also good connections toDoncaster, Lincoln,Nottingham andSkegness.

By road it is easy to reach the nearby towns of Boston, Kings Lynn,Stamford andPeterborough.

West Norfolk seasideresorts can be reachedin approximately onehour.

The WashTHE FENS

Donington

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Tourist Information Centre,Market Place, Spalding

Red Lion Quarter

Public Transportwww.traveline.org.ukTel: 0871 200 2233www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/busrailtravelwww.lincsinterconnect.comwww.lincsbus.info

CallConnectAwardWinning

Network of connecting local busservices to destinationsthroughoutLincolnshire.

Tel: 0845 234 3344www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

To Baytree Garden Centre

North to Sleafordand Lincoln

South toPeterborough

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YOUR LOCAL DIY & TIMBER CENTRE

5 Reasons.......why you should buy

Timber & sheet materialfrom us....

TIMBERCUT TO SIZE

1. Large range of planed, sawn & moulded Timber

2. Plywood, MDF, Hardboard & Chipboard in stock

3. Fast friendly service

4. No order too small

5. Delivery service available

TEL: 01775 723016Welland Saw Mills, Little London, Spalding

www.andrewsdiy.co.uk

Andrew & Co

TIMBER, DIY,GARDENING,

FENCINGMATERIALS &DECORATING

Explore the Historyof the Fens

Moulton Mill - Moulton

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Stretching across South Lincolnshire and NorthCambridgeshire, the Fens were originally an expanse ofswampland.

The Romans first attempted to drain the area by building seawalls and waterways, such as the Car Dyke, but this was largely unsuccessful. Charles I granted the 4th Earl of Bedfordthe right to drain the fens in 1630 but there was fierce opposition from settlers.

Well known for being isolated, resentful of outsiders and independent of aristocracy, fens people originally lived off theland by fishing, peat cutting, sedge and reed harvesting andextracting salt from the marsh, all of which now became underthreat.


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Ayscoughfee Hall Museum - Spalding

DRAINING THE FENS

Cornelius Vermuyden was commissioned by the Earl of Bedford to drain the fens but neither had anticipated the effect this workwould have on the peat soils. Once drained the soil dried out, thepeat sank very quickly and the level of the land fell below that ofthe waterways, thus preventing the water from draining away further. It was not until windmills were introduced to pump waterfrom the fields in to the waterways that the situation improved.

These windmills were gradually succeeded by more efficientsteam powered pumps, which provided a permanent solution to the flooding.

THE FLOWER INDUSTRY

Draining the fens has produced two different types of arable land:silt and peat. This combination has made the area well known forbeing fertile, with each area suitable for growing particular crops.The land around Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is ideal for producingsoft fruits and apples. Boston grows cabbage, cauliflower andsprouts.

Spalding became famous for producing flower bulbs. The flowerindustry in Spalding began in 1880 when a small number of entrepreneurs began experimenting with a new crop - flower bulbsfor sale as cut flowers and dried bulbs. By 1900 approximately500 acres of bulbs were planted in the Spalding area.

Now around 400 miles of rivers and artificial waterways, controlled by pumps, maintain the fine balance between floodingand fertility, thus keeping the Fens in their current state of firstclass agricultural land.

Set in the heart of the Fens, South Holland is the ideal place toexplore their rich and varied history. Why not follow the course of this history through a varied range of attractions, easily accessible from Spalding, many of which are outlined overleaf.

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum -Spalding

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum -Spalding

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MOULTON MILLThe remains of 136 windmills can be found in Lincolnshire, all but two were for grinding corn. Some are in full working order and still produce flour for sale. Moulton Mill, situated on the B1357, in the village of Moulton was built in 1822 and was in constant use until 1994. The mill is considered to be an outstanding example of a towermill with the tower standing 24 metres high and containing nineinternal floors. The tower has been renovated and it now has itsnew sails installed. There is a visitor’s centre and tearoom on theground floor and disabled access to a set of working stones.

Phone: 01406 373237 Website: www.moultonwindmill.co.ukAdmission: The Granary tearooms and the Mill shop are free of charge.Address: Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton, Nr Spalding, PE12 6QB


AYSCOUGHFEE HALL MUSEUM & GARDENS

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens is one of the hiddengems of South Lincolnshire. Set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens(now a public park), the Hall is a fine, grade II* listed exampleof a late Medieval merchant’s house. Although the Hall was builtin the 1450s, its many owners have left their mark, resulting in afascinating and intriguing mix of styles and fashions.

The Museum also features displays on the history of the localarea and the people who helped create the Fens, as well aslocal art exhibitions in the ever-popular Geest Gallery, whichchange each month.

Check out our website for details, www.ayscoughfee.orgor call us on 01775 764555 or email on [email protected]


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Ayscoughfee Hall Museum - Spalding

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Ayscoughfee Gardens contain a listed War Memorial (designedby noted architect Sir Edwin Lutyens) and Tudor ice house, aswell as a sculpted yew tree avenue dating back to the 1730s anda peace garden featuring memorial plaques to military servicesand associations. The Pavilion café in the Gardens serves awide range of drinks, light refreshments and meals to suit alltastes.

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens hosts a wide range ofevents throughout the year, including Craft Fairs, children’s artactivities, musical and theatrical performances in the Hall andGardens, and much more.

All this and it’s free to enter too.

The Hall is open 10.30am – 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday (open Bank Holidays 10.30am – 4pm).

The Pavilion Café in Ayscoughfee Gardens is open 10am –5pm April to September and 10am – 3.30pm September toMarch. The Gardens are open 8am to dusk, year round (except Christmas Day). Please check our website for Christmas closing.

PINCHBECK ENGINE MUSEUM

Situated on West Marsh Road, Pinchbeck, the Pinchbeck Engine is a unique survivor of the steam powered pumping stations which maintained the drainage system in the southern fenland. Built in 1833, it continued working until 1953 and has now been fully restored.

Phone: 01775 725861 Website: www.wellandidb.org.ukAdmission: Free: Open daily 10am to 4pm April to October. Address: West Marsh Road Pinchbeck Lincolnshire PE11 3UW

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Bulb Museum - SpaldingPinchbeck Engine Museum

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SPALDING BULB MUSEUM & HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION

Based at Birchgrove Garden Centre, Pinchbeck, the museumand exhibition are dedicated to all those who have been involvedin the local flower industry. Pictures of many of these people at work are on display as well a photographs of Tulip Parades from 1964 to 1974.

Telephone: 01775 680490Website: www.birchgrovegc.co.uk

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Visit the unique Gordon Boswell Romany Museum for an insight into theRomany way of life. The Museum is all about the history of the Boswellfamily dating back 300 years. It includes a collection of family photographs,horse drawn gypsy wagons, carts and harness etc.

You can book from the Museum - a group visit that lasts for 2 hours. A dayout ‘Romany Experience’ where you spend a day being driven in a horsedrawn gypsy wagon, have a meal cooked over a traditional Romany stickfire. A carriage ride can be booked by the hour, these make unusualbirthday, anniversary and special occasion presents. See the museumstables before you leave. Group visits by appointment, day or evening allyear round.

Open March to October, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays11.00am - 4.30pm

Clay Lake, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6BL.Tel: 01775 710599

SPALDING GENTLEMEN'S

SOCIETY1710 - 2010

Guided tours

- please contact the Curatorto make arrangements

Tel: 01775 724658 or email: [email protected]

Broad Street, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1TB

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Unique Shoe Boutique in the centre of Holbeach offering a large selection ofquality footwear and associated apparel.

The only Gold Star stockist for ‘DB wide fitting’ shoes in Lincolnshire.

Also stockists of Moshulu Colours, Redfoot, Enzo of Florence

and Lacey’s of London.

No 2 High Street, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 7DU

Tel. (01406)420824 • Mobile 07796 656175Please call or email for Opening Hours. [email protected]

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Boarding Points

SpringfieldsOutlet Shopping& Festival Gardens

Spalding Water Taxi Company LtdTelephone: 01406 380532 / 07970 832131 • Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm • Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am - 5pm

Self Drive Day Boat Hire

Linking Spalding Town Centre and Springfields Shopping Outlet & Festival Gardens. Boats depart from both locations.

www.spaldingwatertaxi.co.uk

A 35 minute trip along the river with our knowledgeable Pilots

offering a unique way to see the town, wildlife andour Pilot experience for younger passengers.

Single, Return & Family Tickets can be purchasedfrom the Water Taxi, South Holland Centre &

Springfields Shopping Complex

The only fun way to go shopping or a great trip in its own right!

ideal for: Parties • Family Outings • Celebrations • Corporate Days

Tuition given - no experience needed• All weather canopy and heater on board• Life jackets provided• Bring your picnic• Maximum 12 persons

an excellent way togo exploringIt’s easyanyone can do it!OPEN:EASTER TO OCTOBER 2012

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TheMarket Towns

Food Festival - Ayscoughfee Gardens, Spalding


Situated on the banks of the River Welland, Spalding is famousfor being the centre of the flower industry in Britain, live entertainment and traditional markets.

With over 2000 parking spaces for visitors, the mainly pedestrianised town centre is easily accessible. There is a modern seating area, especially designed for street theatre withmany well known high street shops, cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance.

The “old town” of Spalding is compact with many independentlyowned shops and The Crescent is an attractive curved streetwith a mixture of Georgian, Victorian and contemporary architecture.

Spalding features a mix of independent and national retailers.There are prize-winning butchers selling local specialities, modern supermarkets, antique shops, clothing shops and an award-winning book shop.


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Market Place - Spalding

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SPALDING MARKETSThe twice weekly markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays sell fruit,vegetables, household goods, flowers, clothing and other usefulitems. There is also the monthly Farmers’ Market in the SheepMarket selling local produce.

Spalding must be one of the few towns to have two large,department stores: Hills on Broad Street (see advertisement onpage 48) and Beales in the Market Place.

FUN FARM

A visit to Fun Farm at Weston near Spalding will keep all of yourchildren entertained and active with hours of fun for all the family!Fun Farm has a multi-level action packed padded play structurewith slides, deck climbs, roller squeezes and a spooky spidercave! Your children will have endless fun exploring and climbing inthis safe and friendly environment.

When it's time to relax why not recharge your batteries with ameal from their snack menu.A great place for a day out, birthday party or evening event!

The Fun Farm also has an exciting laser tag game with a fullylicensed bar and coin operated ten pin bowling.

Telephone: 01406 373444Email: [email protected]: www.funfarm.co.uk



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Crowland, lying on the southern-most border of Lincolnshire,has some fascinating archaeological and historical focal points.

Its most famous landmark is Crowland Abbey. Founded by St.Guthlac, a Benedictine monk born in 667 AD, the Abbey contains some very impressive ruins noted for undefacedmedieval statues and a dogtooth arch. Today, the well preserved north aisle of the Abbey fulfills the role of Crowland's Parish Church.

Another must see is the Trinity Bridge, a most unique triangularbridge dating back to the 14th Century.

Market Towns - Crowland

Trinity Bridge - Crowland

Crowland Abbey - Crowland

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Abbey Hotel - Crowland

Take a town walk and see a variety of period buildings andthatched cottages. Remember to look out for signs of the Abbeystone in the cottages, barns and walls - see if you can spot thecup and saucer in the thatch of the Market Cafe Tearooms! Takea stroll beside the canal - known locally as 'the lake' - ideal forwalking, fishing and picnics.

Crowland is home to the popular Crowland Garden Centre andthe annual Crowland Show, held in the summer at SnowdenField, where the famous Percheron horses can be seen.

Crowland Attractions

Crowland Abbey: Fascinating First Century ruins, open daily tovisitors.

Crowland Parish Church: Found in the north aisle of CrowlandAbbey, it holds a popular Flower Festival every August BankHoliday.

Trinity Bridge: A unique triangular bridge. Dating back to the14th Century, when the streets were waterways, the bridge wasbuilt to span three streams, hence its three arches.

Crowland Garden Centre: More than just a garden centre,includes a range of shops and large restaurant.

Trails and Walks: There are town walks, the Millennium Trail and guided tours of Crowland town and the Abbey. Tours are by trained volunteers for parties large and small.

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Market Towns - Holbeach

Holbeach - May Day

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Holbeach is a busy town with a great sense of community.There is an impressive range of independent shops as well as a modern supermarket and a more traditional market.

One of England's largest parishes, the area has several finechurches. The Parish Church of All Saints, largely built in the14th Century, has a particularly fine turreted north porch whichis believed to have been salvaged from the nearby castle ofThomas de Moulton when it became a ruin. The St. MaryMagdalene Church in nearby Gedney is also well worth seeing.

Seasonal events such as the Summer Vintage Tractor Rally andthe impressive Christmas Fayre, make Holbeach well worth avisit.

Holbeach is fortunate in having the attractive ten acre Carter'sPark close to the centre of town. It combines lawns, shrubberies,flower beds and children's playground with areas for sporting pursuits.

Carter's Park was the early training ground of the Olympic shotputter, Geoff Capes, who in the 1970's set Commonwealth andBritish shot putt records and was Britain's Strongest Man on threeoccasions.

Holbeach is the birthplace of the antiquary, physician and Anglicanpriest, William Stukeley, and Nobel Prize winner Norman Angelwhose 18th Century house is in the High Street.

The peaceful circular cycle and walking routes are popular andthe many pubs and restaurants are ideal places to enjoy goodfood.

Holbeach Attractions

Church: The Parish Church of All Saints, situated near the crossroads of the town, is an impressive structure. An exhibitionthat depicts the history of Holbeach is housed here.

Trails: The Holbeach Trail is a 24 mile circular cycle ride starting from Holbeach. The Hull to Harwich cycle route passes through Holbeach and is one of the easier long distance routes which uses the easy gradients of eastern England, visiting the counties ofLincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk andSuffolk.

The Parish Church of All Saints

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Mansion House - Holbeach

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Market Towns - Sutton Bridge

St Matthew’s - Sutton Bridge

Sir Peter Scott Walk - Sutton Bridge

Cross Keys Bridge - Sutton Bridge

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High Street - Sutton Bridge

The area around Sutton Bridge was once marshland, graduallyreclaimed from the sea from the 16th Century onwards but evenby the 19th Century there was nothing more than a few cottages. The River Nene was much wider than at present, with no bridge, so it had to be crossed at low tide with greatcare and a guide.

As the land was reclaimed, a bridge was built to span the Nene.The current swing bridge is the third one (built in 1897) originally built to cater for road traffic on one side and rail on theother. After 1965 when the railway was closed, the bridge converted to purely road use.

Whilst farming and food processing are the main industries,1987 saw the opening of Port Sutton Bridge which is a thrivingmodern 62 acre dry cargo port and warehouse facility and in1999 the gas fired Sutton Bridge Power Station was opened,both offering good employment opportunities.

Sir Peter Scott, the famous naturalist, spent many years living in the East Lighthouse painting the geese and other wildlifethere and set up a small nature reserve for wildfowl. The Sir PeterScott Walk follows the coastline of The Wash from the EastLighthouse to King's Lynn in Norfolk where hardy walkers canenjoy the fantastic scenery and search for the varied wildlife thatlive here.

The Cross Keys Bridge is a unique historic feature of the town, theamazing inner workings of which can be experienced onLincolnshire Heritage Days.

Plans are evolving to build a new Community Centre and Libraryto enhance the growing town, which already boasts several high quality independent shops selling antiques, furniture and ladieswear.

Sutton Bridge Attractions

Cross Keys Bridge: A unique swing bridge crossing the RiverNene and forming what is known as The Gateway to Lincolnshirefrom Norfolk.

Golf Course: A top quality 9 hole course and club house.

Church: St. Matthew's Church dates back to 1843 and is the onlyflint-built church in Lincolnshire. It is well supported and holds apopular Flower Festival in July and Art Exhibition in August eachyear.

Trails: Sutton Bridge: The Navvies Trail, The Sir Peter Scott Walk.

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Market Towns - Long Sutton

Market Place - Long Sutton

High Street - Long Sutton

Long Sutton is a small picturesque town with a good selectionof shops centred around High Street, Market Street and theMarket Place where a thriving market is held every Friday.

Historically Long Sutton can trace its origins back to Normantimes, and possibly to the 9th Century. It has links with John ofGaunt and Dick Turpin. Today it is a small, picturesque townwith a lively community, and something to offer for all ages.

Visit the Parish Church of St Mary, famous for its 13th centurylead covered wooden spire, reputed to be the oldest and tallestwooden spire in Europe and built to the same design asChesterfield’s famous twisted spire. The fine 18th Centurybuildings reflect the town’s prosperity at that time.

Long Sutton Attractions

Church: Saint Mary’s Church, famous for its tower and thirteenth century spire. Flower Festival in May.

Trails: Cycle Trail - discover the story of King John who is said tohave lost the Crown Jewels here in 1215. Millennium Trails - enjoytranquil circular walks around Long Sutton.

BUTTERFLY AND WILDLIFE PARKLincolnshire’s premier Butterfly and Wildlife Park provides visitors with an enjoyable and educational experience.

With many attractions and facilities for all the family to explore andexperience.

The Tropical House with butterflies, reptiles and insects; fantasticBirds of Prey and all varieties of other animals will ensure your visitis fascinating and educational. An adventure playground and drivingcircuit ensure that children will have a fun filled time. There is alsoherb, bee and butterfly gardens for visitors to enjoy and a peacefulorchard walk for those who like a quieter visit.

Take some time to relax in the award winning tea room and browse the Giftshop for a memento of your day.

Make sure you find the time to include the fantastic Bird of Prey Display and other animal encounters.

see advert on page 35 for full details

St Mary’s - Long Sutton

Market House - Long SuttonButterfly and Wildlife Park - Long Sutton

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Market Towns - Donington

Band Stand - Donington Matthew Flinders Statue

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High Street - Donington

Donington in Blooms amazing result by getting the EastMidland in Bloom Gold Award for two years running 2010& 2011

The village of Donington lies eight miles north of Spalding onthe A152 and is well worth a visit, with a good selection of independent shops and choice of restaurants & public houses.

It is the birth place of the well known explorer, Captain MatthewFlinders, who, in his younger days, served under Bligh on theBounty and under his own command went on to survey andmap much of the Australian coastline.

Donington Football Club is a long established club which playsin the Saturday League, as well as running a well supportedjunior team.

for up to date local event information visit: www.doningtonidea.org Residents have adopted waste parcels of land, Flinders Park & roundabouts where bulbs are planted with winter & summer floweringplants. Hanging baskets and spectacular planters line the high streets homes & shop fronts.

Donington Attractions

The Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood in Donington is agreat landmark and is a tribute to the medieval builders. Thetrue glory of this church is the 14th Century tower with its spirerising more than 160 feet.

Matthew Flinders Exhibition including a Stained glass window & bust. (often visited by Australians touring the area)

The Arnhem Oak Memorial Tree because of the towns link to the Parachute Regiment based in Donington during the war. (still has a parade & service every September)

A Fantastic Flower Festivalfor 10 days leading up to the Spalding Flower Parade.

for more information visit: www.stmarydonington.co.uk

Matthew Flinders Bronze Statue: The bronze statue of Flinders and his cat Trim was errected in Donington market place in 2006.

Flinders Park: The community of Donington is creating a new landmark public space and commemorating one of thecounties most notable explorers, Matthew Flinders. The park design will celebrate local heritage and provide opportunities to promote and expand local tourism.

By creating a new venue for community activities and by assisting the development of community organisations andevents, the project will support social and economic sustainability.

The Church of St Mary and the Holy Rood Flinders Park - Donington

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Surfleet Reservoir - Surfleet

For more information

on events and things to doin South Holland:

visit: www.visitspalding.co.uk

or call: TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE:Tel: 01775 725468 Email: [email protected]

Methodist Church, Broad Street - Spalding

Churchesin South Holland

Churchesin South Holland


The churches extend from Donington in the north of the District,with the church of St Mary and the Holy Rood. Here you canfind memorials to local lad, the19th century explorer MatthewFlinders, famous for surveying much of the Australian coast. Tothe south is the church of St Mary in Tydd St Mary’s, close tothe Cambridgeshire border.

In Anglo Saxon times the areas of dry land that rose above thefen attracted the attention of religious communities. Thisexplains why the oldest churches are situated in a ring aroundthe Wash, roughly in a line that follows the A151 and A17.These include St Mary’s, Weston with its colourful kneelers, AllSaints, Moulton, famous for its Adam and Eve font and StMary’s, Whaplode where there is a monument to the local family of magnates, the Irby’s. From here you can continue tothe market town of Holbeach where the entrance porch to AllSaints church resembles a castle and then on to Fleet, wherethe church of St Mary Magdalene has an attractive lych gateand, unusually, a detached steeple. Visible from the A17 is ‘TheCathedral of the Fens’ as Gedney’s St Mary Magdalene churchhas been called. This imposing building is noted for its clerestory of 12 closely spaced windows. At Long Sutton youwill find the unusual lead spire of St Mary’s. This is said to bethe oldest of its kind in England.

Away from The Wash are several more beautiful Medievalchurches. Those of particular interest include St Guthlac’s atCrowland. This is part of the former abbey, founded by StGuthlac who, in 699AD, sought a life of solitude and contemplation. This he found in Crowland.

Other noteworthy churches include St Laurence in Surfleetwhich until recently had the lightest peal of 12 bells in the world.This church is recognisable by its tower which leans 6 feet outof perpendicular. St Margaret’s stands some distance north ofthe village of Quadring. Local legend has it that the village tookit upon itself to move away from the church to escape the BlackDeath.

The church at Sutton St James is yet another with a separate tower. It is described as ‘the church with no nave’.Other Medieval churches worth visiting are St Mary’s atPinchbeck, St Peter and Paul’s in Gosberton, St Mary’s in Cowbit, the brick built church of St Nicholas inLutton and the church of the Holy Trinity in Gedney Hill.

Spalding town centre boasts the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas which overlooks the River Welland. This magnificent church is open daily.

St. Matthew's in Sutton Bridge which has the distinction of being the only flint built church in Lincolnshire.

For more information contact the Tourist Information Centre on: 01775 725468

In Lincolnshire you can find one of the finest collections ofmedieval churches of any county in England. The South Holland area boasts many of these impressiveplaces of worship, several of which are given a mention inSimon Jenkins’ “England’s Thousand Best Churches”. These fine churches were built in the perpendicular style on the wealth of the wool trade. It could be said that influential land owners were buying a place in Heaven!

At Long Sutton you will find the unusual spire of St. Mary's, said to be the oldest, highest and most perfect wooden spire in Europe.


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The Arts & Entertainment

ANNUAL PUMPKIN PARADE 2012A popular family focused event which encourages everyone to celebrate the autumn harvest season and enjoy a colourful parade around Spalding town centre.

For information and confirmed dates on these and other events check: www.visitspalding.co.uk or call the tourist information centre on 01775 725468 for up to date details.

South Holland hosts a range of events throughout the year. For the latest information on each event: www.sholland.gov.uk or www.visitspalding.co.uk

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE:South Holland Centre Market Place, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1SS Tel: 01775 725468 Email: [email protected]

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Annual Pumpkin Parade - Spalding


SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SS

This lively venue houses the district’s only cinema and mixes its filmdiary with an impressive programme of live shows. Look out forsome of the country’s top touring theatre and dance companies, regular comedy club nights and a music programme that encompasses professional jazz, classical, folk and country.

People who like to take part themselves can find out about workshops and classes that take place at the Centre and pick upinformation about the numerous community arts groups in SouthHolland – many of whom use the Centre as a performance base.

For more information about activities, live events and cinemascreenings at the South Holland Centre, please either visit:www.southhollandcentre.co.uk or call us on: 01775 764777Please see local press for details of community events taking place around the districtFor all the latest news:please find us on or follow us on


The Arts & Entertainment

South Holland has a growing number of visual arts and workshop venues open to the public.

Riverbank Studios, in central Spalding, has been opening itsdoors to aspiring artists since 1986. Tutors John Gray and HelenWebber welcome newcomers of all ages and abilities to join theirregular daytime or evening art classes, at any time throughout theyear. Students pay on the day and attendance is flexible, anyoneinterested in joining in can call in for a brochure, phone or emailthrough our web site. visit www.riverbank-studios.co.uk

Geest Gallery Ayscoughfee Hall MuseumChurch Street, Spalding, PE11 2RA www.ayscoughfee.org

The Lincolnshire GallerySpalding Common, Spalding, PE11 3JZwww.lincolnshire-gallery.co.uk Tel: 01775 722921Riverbank StudiosDouble Street, Spalding, PE11 2ABwww.riverbank-studios.co.uk Tel: 01775 680683Spalding Arts and Crafts SocietyPinchbeck Village Hall, PE11 3RB Tel: 01775 724685Strawberry GlassStained Glass Design [email protected] Tel: 07714 458813

The Spalding Photographic SocietyMeet Wednesdays at 7.30pmwww.spaldingphotosociety.co.uk Tel 01406 370327The StudioStation Road, Surfleet, PE11 4DA Tel: 01775 680897

Graham Timbrell Watercolour classesTel: 01205 723762Unique Cottage Farm StudiosFulney Lane South, Spalding, PE12 6FAwww.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk Tel: 01775 766698

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South Holland Centre - Spalding

Situated by the river in central Spalding witheasy access from Double Street and the riverside walk.

Established in 1986 by professional artists John Grayand Helen Webber to run their painting studios and ateaching/gallery area.

Day and evening art classes for adults in allmediums are run on a flexible pay on the daybasis. Join at any time.

We also run occasional Life days and summer courses and after school classes for children age 11-16+.

For details and a downloadable timetableVisit www.riverbank-studios.co.uk

Visit our Gallery or website to view our largeselection of paintings artist’s prints and cards.Helen Webber will be taking part inLincolnshire open studios, Art on theMap her studio and the Gallery will beopen on Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th of May andSaturday and Sunday 12th and 13th May.

For more information about open studios visitwww.artonthemap.org.uk

Riverbank Studios 57a Double Street Spalding Lincs PE11 2AB. Phone 01775 680683 Mob. 07914 725423

web-site www.riverbank-studios.co.uk e-mail [email protected]

ART CLASSES • ARTISTS STUDIOS • ART GALLERY

See our Web Site for details and other exhibitions and open studio events. Visit www.riverbank-studios.co.uk

Shoppingin South Holland

Market Place - Long Sutton


Spalding is a bustling Georgian Market Town boasting over 270 shops and businesses

The vibrant town centre is a friendly and stylish place to shop.It hosts an ideal mix of familiar high street names, along with alarge selection of independent outlets. These can be found inthe central Market Place, Winsover Road, New Road, SheepMarket and The Crescent.

There are nearly 2,000 car parking spaces spread around thetown, conveniently placed within walking distance of the shopsand the market.

Don’t forget to visit: Springfields Outlet Shopping & Festival Gardens, see pages 37 - 39


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VINE STREET ~ THE CRESThe most varied shopp

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Complete Menswear Specialist

The Crescent, Spalding,Lincolnshire PE11 1AN

01775 722239

J. F. Inkley

Fully Equipped Health Club withExpert Advice

www.everybodysgym.co.uk

1 Bedford Place Tel : 01775 768500

Rumblings CafeCooked Breakfasts, Lunch,

Roast Dinners, Afternoon Tea, etc..

16 The CrescentTelephone: 01775 722014

Spalding’s Premier Tanning Salon

23 The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AF

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The Crescent, PE11 1AE Tel: 07725 469877 email: [email protected]

PARKY’SPRANKS

Alan Jackson Computer ServicesSystems, Spares, Repairs & Networks

(Formally at D&L Computer Services Ltd)

Back of 13A, The Crescent, Spalding, PE11 1AETelephone: 01775 768287

Email: [email protected]: www.ajcomps.co.uk

D + M SPORTS Ltd.Sports Equipment for all the family

and Specialist Bowls Suppliers11 Vine Street, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1AN

(Tel / Fax 01775 760055)E-mail: [email protected]

Visit our websites at: www.dmsportsequipment.co.ukwww.dmdarts.co.uk

WRIGHTSFlooring & Carpets Ltd

(Established since 1968)

14 The Crescent SpaldingLincolnshirePE11 1AE

Tel/Fax: 01775 769626www.wrightscarpets.co.uk

HEAD FACTORHair Stylists & Barbers

22 The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AFTel: 01775 714538

M&M ANTIQUES& VINTAGE

Collectables and Jewellery17A The Crescent

Tel: 01775 766125

Rumblings to goSandwiches, Baguettes,

Salad Boxes & Buffets to take away

8 Francis StreetTelephone: 01775 722014

Salway & WrightChartered Accountants

Accountancy & Taxation Services

32 The Crescent Tel: 01775 724753

SCENT ~ FRANCIS STREETping area in Spalding 30

scent - Explore the hidden gem!

The Crescent, an area that also includes Vine Street and FrancisStreet, is the street that shows not all towns are the same. Almost hidden away, but ever popular, the street hosts a large selection of independently owned specialist businesses providing awide range of goods and services; almost everything you could want.Many of the businesses have a clientele ranging over a radius of 50miles.

It is an attractive winding street with an interesting mixture of Georgian,Victorian and modern architecture. The car park situated in Vine Streetgives easy access to this hidden treasure. Everything from clothes tocomputers, cafes and restaurants to a traditional sweet shop can befound here. There are shops selling antiques, carpets, flowers, specialist bowls and menswear as well as a gymnasium, beauty salon and hairdressers.

The Crescent at night - Spalding

Once AgainD r e s s A g e n c y

9 Vine Street,SpaldingPE11 1AN

Debbie ParishTel: 01775 719540 Mob: 07783 379072emai l : onceagain.da@btinternet .com

No10 The CrescentDENTAL SURGERY

All treatments available in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. New patients welcome

Mr R. Singh BDS Tel: 01775 760364email: [email protected]

website: www.crescentdentist.co.uk

Crescent Dental Practice

Ask us about crowns, bridges,implants, tooth whiteningorthodontics, dentures ......

Spalding,Lincolnshire

PE11 1AE01775 723051

9 The Crescent,

www.crescentdentalpractice.com

Denplan Essentials Practice

10 Francis Street, Spalding, PE11 1AT

To advertise freephone: 08000 711717

Gardens& Garden Centres

Springfields Festival Gardens - Spalding


1. BAYTREE GARDEN, OWL CENTRE &RESTAURANT, High Road, Weston,Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6JU. Tel: 01406 370242. www.baytree-gardencentre.com

2. BIRCHGROVE NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRE, BULB MUSEUM & RESTAURANT Surfleet Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 3XY. Tel: 01775 680490.www.birchgrovegc.co.uk

3. CHESTNUT GARDEN CENTRE, FARM SHOP & RESTAURANT, Main Road, Gedney, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 0BS. Tel: 01406 364932.

4. CROWLAND GARDEN CENTREPostland Road, Crowland, Spalding, Lincs.PE6 0JB. Tel: 01733 212900

5. FLEET ROAD NURSERY& PLANT CENTRE Fleet Road, Holbeach, Lincs. PE12 7AX. Tel: 01406 426016.

6. GLENSIDE NURSERIES Glenside South,West Pinchbeck, Spalding,Lincs.PE11 3NP. Tel: 01775 640520.

7. SEAGATE IRISES, Long Sutton Bypass,Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 9RX. Tel: 01406 365138

8. SILVERWOOD NURSERY GARDEN CENTRE, TEA ROOM & RESTAURANT,Brownsgate, Sutton Crosses, Long Sutton,Spalding, Lincs. PE12 9AU. Tel: 01406 364364

9. SPALDING LIFESTYLE GARDENING CENTRE & RESTAURANT,210 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE113PB. Telephone: 01775 769922.

10. SPRINGFIELD'S FESTIVAL GARDEN CENTRE & RESTAURANT Springfields Outlet Village, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6ETTelephone: 01775 760949.

See map below for location


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South Holland is renowned for its fertile landand horticulture. One enjoyable product of thisis the development of a variety of excellentgarden centres and nurseries.

BAYTREEGARDEN CENTRE

Take a centre that offers everything that a gardener could want and combine it with ahost of diversions for all the family and youhave that magical mix that makes a perfectday out.

That is why visitors travel miles by car andcoach to visit the 32 – acre Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre complex at Weston, two miles east of Spalding on theA151 Spalding to Holbeach Road.

The dream of Baytree nurseries began 40years ago when Reinhard Biehler started asmallholding with a little hut on the side of the A151. Slowly the business grew and the remarkable success story built around the Baytree dream began to takeshape.

Add to that the other attractions of a pet and aquatic centre stocking tropical and coldwater fish and a wide range of accessories, plus an owl centre with one of the largest undercover flying areas in Europe.see pages 3 & 4 for full details

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AYSCOUGHFEE GARDENS

These formal gardens beautifully complement historicAyscoughfee Hall, in the centre of Spalding and feature aYew Tree walk dating back to the 1720s. The OrnamentalLake is headed by a War Memorial designed by the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, while hidden to the rear ofthe gardens is the Ice House which originally served theHall's kitchens.

The Peace Garden offers a more contemporary theme,while the Herb Garden features a display of the plantsthat would have been used in the kitchens ofAyscoughfee Hall.

For the more active, facilities include: hard surface tenniscourts, a bowling green and putting green. Tickets forthese are available from the Pavillion.

The Gardens also has a children's playground andrefreshments can be purchased at the Pavillion Cafe,which is open during daylight hours between March - October inclusive.

Occasional entertainment takes place in the gardens during summer months including the popular Friends ofAyscoughfee concerts.

The gardens are open year round from dawn til dusk.WITH FREE ENTRY

Website: www.ayscoughfee.org

SPRINGFIELDS FESTIVAL GARDENSSpringfields Festival Gardens were re-landscaped as part of multi-million pound development during 2003-04. The gardens nowhave a range of different features within the 15 acre site, and offeran all year round opportunity for visitors to enjoy a number of experiences.The gardens are free to enter.

There are formal areas, seasonal flower beds, a Japanese garden,celebrity gardens (including designs by Charlie Dimmock, ChrisBeardshaw, and Kim Wilde), water and wetland features, andwoodland walks. The Springfields site has additional facilities forchildren (Playbarn, Adventure Golf and Senses Garden), a largegarden centre plus a range of eating options and a shopping mallAll areas are wheel-chair accessible for the enjoyment of disabledvisitors. Group garden tours can be organised with the HeadGardener for those with a special interest in learning more aboutthe flowers, shrubs and special features within the gardens.

SPRINGFIELDS FESTIVAL GARDENSCamelgate, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6ETwww.springfieldsshopping.com



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Springfields Festival Gardens - Spalding

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Ayscoughfee Hall - Spalding


CYCLING The flat terrain of the Fens makes cycling a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all ages and levels of fitness. The quietwinding roads offer some stunning views and wildlife can be spotted in the verges and fields, with small villages that offerrefreshments along the way.

WALKINGThe Fens landscape provides a fascinating area for visitors toexplore. Enjoy the peace and solitude of the South HollandMillennium Trails, a series of walks around the district or one ofthe many coastal walks. The Spalding Ramblers Grouporganises Sunday walks of between eight and ten miles throughout the year, with occasional summer and evening walks.

ANGLINGFishing is very popular in the South Holland area, available on allrivers and most drains. The area has a reputation for the qualityof its fishing and the waterways have a well distributed and widevariety of fish, with perch, bream, pike, chub, gudgeon, rudd,roach and carp the most common. The national angling championships are often held in the Fens.

GOLFSpalding Golf Club is a mature, 18 hole par 72 parkland coursemeasuring 6,482 yards and features undulating fairways withmany raised tees and greens. There is a practice area if you wishto use your own balls, or, adjacent to the car park is a drivingrange with ball hire and target flags which is very popular. visit: www.spaldinggolfclub.co.uk

The Sutton Bridge Golf Club, established in 1914, is a fine nine-hole parkland course located in and around an abandonedlate nineteenth century dock basin, adjacent to the River Nene.

GLIDINGThe Peterborough & Spalding Gliding Club founded in 1968, issituated off the A1073 at St Guthlacs Lodge. Trial lessons areavailable so that you may experience the amazing thrills andbreathtaking scenery of powerless flight.

Experience flying a light aircraft at Fenland Airfield at Holbeach St Johns. Guests can relax in the cafe while you fly. For more information go to: www.fenlandairfield.co.uk

FOOTBALLSpalding United were formed in 1921 and are nicknamed "TheTulips" because of the town's association with the bulb growingindustry. They have always spent their entire existence playing atthe same Sir Halley Stewart Field venue.

SQUASHSpalding Squash Club is located at Holyrood Walk, a privatemembers club which boasts 4 recently re-furbished squashcourts.

SAILING & BOATINGThere are launch slipways at Spalding, Surfleet and Crowland tomake access to the rivers as easy as possible for a variety ofrecreational uses. And Spalding Sailing Club is located on theWelland.

Sports & LeisureWelcome to Spalding

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River Welland Walk - Spalding

Peterborough and Spalding Gliding Club

Wildlifeon the Fens

Lighthouse - Sir Peter Scott Walk - Sutton Bridge


Early on a crisp Autumn morning standing on the sea wall andwatching the wading birds at the water line feeding and swarmingin huge flocks, or a hot spring day watching the Marsh Harriersfeeding young, hunting on the marsh and the fantastic flying display as the male passes food to the female in mid air. Access to the sea wall is simple at Sutton Bridge and severalother places too (see map) as most of the Western Shore is inSouth Holland.

Visit the Peter Scott Lighthouse at Sutton Bridge near the mouthof the River Nene, where he started his first captive collection ofducks and geese, and where he began painting his famouswildlife pictures. The Scott Walk starts there and follows thisunique piece of coast over the border to Kings Lynn in Norfolk.

Not surprisingly there are several nature reserves in the area, onthe banks of the River Welland is the Moulton Marsh NatureReserve, owned and run by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, one ofseveral in the immediate area. This is a place of tranquil beautyand peace and preserves some rare habitats. From the car parkenter the reserve and walk the woodland path, off to the right asyou pass through the gate. Here is an opportunity to watch andlisten to the wildlife, emerge above the fresh water and salinelagoons either side of the sea defences, both teaming withwildlife. Visitors are welcome but do remember that thesereserves were created to provide safe haven for the wildlife andmust be respected as such.

Spalding has its own safe haven at the Vernatt’s Local NatureReserve. Sandwiched between the Spalding Cemetery and theVernatt’s Drain, the waterway that surrounds the northern edge ofthe town, this miniature green lung is a mosaic of habitats with a surprising range of plants and animals living there. The reserve isthe home of kingfisher, water vole, sparrow hawk, woodpecker aswell as many seasonal song birds and over 250 species of plant,trees and shrubs.

There are five main habitats including a woodland walk, meadow,pool and marsh. Visit the web site at www.sholland.gov.uk/environment/vernatts follow the ‘Images’ and the ‘Reserve indetail’ links and see what has been seen on the reserve and thework in progress to keep this pocket wilderness just that. Thereis also a habitats map and directions on how to find the reserve.

There are many more wildlife sites in South Holland and althoughsome of them are not open to the public they make up the richpattern of biodiversity in this busy agricultural landscape. Thepressures of development are constantly threatening to destroysome of the rarest habitats and there is a commitment to conserving as much of the natural landscapes of this unique fenland area as possible.

LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST:www.lincstrust.org.uk.

South Holland is rich in wildlife, sitting as it does in the hinterlandof the Wash estuary system. The Wash is the largest area of saltmarsh and mudflats in the UK and is a haven for over 300,000migrating wading birds and birds of prey. The Wash is among themost protected areas in Europe, a European Marine Site,National Nature Reserve and an area of Outstanding NaturalBeauty. The proximity of South Holland to this amazing area ofcoastland means that the whole area is internationally importantfor many species of birds and other wildlife.

"I think that if one were to live in this wide and open country ofgreat fields and great seascapes, where the horizons are wide asthe sea itself, where the wind sweeps and roars, where thesnows come straight from the Arctic, and the geese last saw landbeneath the Midnight Sun, one might walk like a hero, live like afighting cock, and die at a hundred." James Wentworth Day: 1934


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Blue Damsel Fly - Vernatt’s Nature Reserve

Foodand Drink

Ye Olde White Horse - Spalding


British, Continental, Italian, Chinese and Indian the choice is yours!!There are many restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee houses in Spalding and South Holland all offering varied menus toreflect everyone's tastes.


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Fairtrade is about better prices,decent working conditions, sustainable development and fair terms of trade for farmers andworkers in the developing world.

All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meetinternational standards so when you buy a Fairtrade productyou not only get a high quality item but also know that theproducer has been treated fairly. You can help by choosing to buy Fairtrade products.

South Holland is well served by cafés, restaurants and businesses. Many support the Fairtrade movement so whynot drop in and support them too! You can find a directory of Fairtrade outlets in South Holland at www.southhollandfairtrade.org.ukFor more information about the FairtradeFoundation visit www.fairtrade.org.uk


TurnersFish Restaurant

Award Winning Fish & Chips

Since 1913

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At Crowtree House Farm, our exclusive home farm, we specialise in breeding and rearing Dexter cattle.

These British breeds, traditionally grass fed on England’sfinest marsh grassland produce the best of beef,renowned for its moist marbled texture, taste and tenderness.

Crowtree House farm nestles on Spalding Marsh at sea level on the East bank of the River Welland. This marsh land formed during the middle ages undoubtedly has some of the best soil for growing crop, vegetable or grass in the UK.

The best little butcher in the Fensfor the best in Lincolnshire

grass fed beefThe provenance of your meat, exactly where it comes from,how it has been fed and how it has been treated is assured.

Quality, whether it be; Angus steak, Hereford steak, Dextersteak, Lincoln Red steak or Shorthorn steak, just like venisonor game, beef matures and improves in taste, texture andtenderness if well hung.

All our beef carcasses are hung in our cold store for 2 to 4weeks to enable the beef to gently mature before beingbutchered, dressed and jointed for your plate, our farm shopor our award winning restaurant.

THE BEST BEEF STEAK FOR YOU• Fillet steak• Sirloin steak• Rib eye steak• Rump steak

Thatched CottageSutterton Farm Shop

Butcher, Baker & Delicatessen

We offer for sale online, the best in beef forchoice, value and quality with no hidden extras

www.suttertonfarmshoponline.co.uk Pools Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincs. PE20 2EZTel: 01205 460870

Eating Out at-a-glanceRESTAURANTSAMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT2 Vine Street, Spalding PE11 1AN Tel: 01775 767696THE BEIJING PALACE RESTAURANTMain Road, Gedney, Sp. PE12 0BW Tel: 01406 363633BENTLEYS BAR & RESTAURANT2 New Road, Spalding PE11 1BS Tel: 01775 762333THE BIRDS, HUNGRY HORSE RESTAURANT & BARHalmergate, Spalding PE11 2EL Tel: 01775 723329THE BLACK HORSE RESTAURANT66 Siltside, Gosberton Risegate, Spalding PE11 4ET Tel: 01775 840995BOOTLEGGERS STEAK HOUSE AND GRILL12 Sheep Market, Spalding PE11 1BE Tel: 01775 714269THE BULL INN RESTAURANT & BAR1 Knight Street, Pinchbeck, Sp. PE11 3RA Tel: 01775 723022CHAMELI TANDOORI RESTAURANT17 St.Johns Street, Holbeach, Sp. PE12 7AB Tel: 01406 426904THE CHEQUERS RESTAURANT & BARHigh Road, Weston, Sp. PE12 6RA Tel: 01406 370407CHINA 88 BUFFET RESTAURANT12 Sheep Market, Spalding PE11 1BE Tel: 01775 768856CHINA CITY CHINESE RESTAURANT20 Winsover Road, Spalding PE11 1EJ Tel: 01775 711220CLEY HALL HOTEL & RESTAURANTCley Hall Hotel, 22 High Street, Spalding PE11 1TX Tel: 01775 725157THE CRYSTAL INN CANTONESE RESTAURANT5 Churchgate, Spalding PE11 2RA Tel: 01775 710173DRAGON PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANT3 St.Johns Street, Holbeach, Sp. PE12 7AB Tel: 01406 423430EASTERN PARADISE INDIAN RESTAURANTFleet Street, Fleet, Holbeach, Spalding PE12 7AD Tel: 01406 426104FRANKIE & BENNY'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BARSpringfields, Camel Gate, Spalding PE12 6ES Tel: 01775 765770GEORGE & ANGEL2 North Street, Crowland, Lincs PE6 0EF Tel: 01733 210550GIULIANO’S10 East Street, Crowland, Lincs PE6 0EN Tel: 01733 211055GOLDEN CITY CHINESE RESTAURANT30 The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AF Tel: 01775 768282THE GOLDEN LION73 Seas End Rd, Moulton Seas End, Sp. PE12 6LD Tel: 01406 370767THE GRANARY HOTEL RESTAURANT & BAR5 Market Street, Long Sutton, Sp. PE12 9DD Tel: 01406 258060HARBOUR VIEW FARMHOUSE RESTAURANTEast Bank, Wingland, Sutton Bridge PE12 9YP Tel: 01406 351333THE HORSE & GROOM RESTAURANT & BAR65 High Street, Holbeach, Sp. PE12 7ED Tel: 01406 422234ILONA’S BALTIC RESTAURANT20 Station Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EB Tel: 07761 038200INDIAN COTTAGE RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY9 Station Street, Spalding PE11 1EF Tel: 01775 725181INDUS INDIAN RESTAURANT9 Winsover Road, Spalding PE11 1EG Tel: 01775 760088JOE'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT42 Double Street, Spalding, PE11 2AB Tel: 01775 760686KRUA THAI RESTAURANT56 High Street, Holbeach, Sp. PE12 7ED Tel: 01406 424488THE LAMB & FLAG226 High Road, Whaplode, Spalding PE12 6TJ Tel: 01406 371950THE MANSION HOUSE HOTEL RESTAURANT45 High Street, Holbeach, Sp. PE12 7DY Tel: 01406 426919THE MERMAID INN RESTAURANT & BAR2 Gosberton Road, Surfleet, Sp. PE11 4AB Tel: 01775 680275MULBERRY’S BAR @ THE CHEQUERS1-2 Swan Street, Spalding PE11 1BT Tel: 01775 713529THE OLD BLACK LIONChapelgate, Gedney, Spalding PE12 0BJ Tel: 01406 362465THE PLOUGH INNDeeping St. Nicholas, Spalding PE11 3EN Tel: 01775 630260PREZZO ITALIAN RESTAURANTElsom House, Broad Street, Spalding PE11 1TB Tel: 01775 769948THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL RESTAURANT & BAR123 Station Road, Surfleet, Sp. PE11 4DG Tel: 01775 680675

AYSCOUGHFEE GARDEN CAFEChurchgate, Spalding PE11 2RA Tel: 01775 766319BOOKMARK COFFEE HOUSE & READING ROOMS20 The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AF Tel: 01775 769231CAFE MODABeales Dept.Store, 7 Market Place, Spalding PE11 1SL Tel: 01775 725268CAFE NUCCIO'S17 New Road, Spalding PE11 1DQ Tel: 01775 722746CAFE T’S5 Sheep Market, Spalding PE11 1BH Tel: 07508 740061CASTLE SPORTS CAFE BARAlbion Street, Spalding PE11 2AJ Tel: 01775 710493CHESTNUT FARM SHOP TEA ROOMSA17 Main Road, Gedney, Sp. PE12 0BS Tel: 01406 363123THE COSY CAFE & TAKEAWAY5 Market Place, Long Sutton, Sp. PE12 9JA Tel: 01406 365135EURO BAR24 Commercial Road, Spalding, PE11 2HA Tel: 01775 766266GREGGS8 Hall Place, Spalding PE11 1SA Tel: 01775 762763THE LOFT COFFEE LOUNGE & BRASSERIE68 Swan Street, Spalding PE11 1BT Tel: 01775 719494THE MAPLE LEAF20 Bridge Street, Spalding PE11 1XG Tel: 01775 710277PACEY'S BAKERS22 Red Lion Street, Spalding PE11 1SX Tel: 01775 722640PENNINGTONS CAFERed Lion Street, Spalding PE11 1SX Tel: 01775 724297RIVERVIEW CAFEHills Dept.Store, 18/19 Broad Street, Spalding PE11 1TB Tel: 01775 767155RUMBLINGS16 The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AF Tel: 01775 722014

SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE CAFE BARMarket Place, Spalding PE11 1SS Tel: 01775 764887TRIO'S29 Winsover Road, Spalding PE11 1EG Tel: 01775 719157

CAFÉS

THE ROYAL MAIL CART RESTAURANT & BAR101 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding PE11 1QL Tel: 01775 722931THE SAGE RESTAURANTRed Lion Quarter, Red Lion Street, Spalding PE11 1WD Tel: 01775 715888

SERGI'S DELI AND RESTAURANT10 Francis Street, off The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AT Tel: 01775 766640SHANGHAI GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANTThe White Hart, Market Place, Spalding PE11 1SU Tel: 01775 719012THE SHIP ALBION37 Albion Street, Spalding PE11 2AJ Tel: 01775 714435SILVERWOOD NURSERIES RESTAURANT & TEA ROOMBrownsgate, Sutton Crosses, Long Sutton, Sp. PE12 9AU Tel: 01406 364364SPRING FIELDS TAVERNSpringfields, Camel Gate, Spalding PE12 6ET Tel: 01775 714691SUPREME INNSBicker Bar, Bicker, Boston PE20 3AN Tel: 01205 822804THE SWAN13 High Street, Moulton, Spalding PE12 6QB Tel: 01406 370349THE THATCHED COTTAGEPools Lane, Sutterton, Boston PE20 2EZ Tel: 01205 460870TULIP TANDOORI2 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1QD Tel: 01775 768371TURNER'S FISH RESTAURANTNew Road, Spalding PE11 1SX Tel: 01775 722502WETHERSPOONS IVY WALL BAR & RESTAURANT18-19 New Road, Spalding PE11 1DQ Tel: 01775 719770THE WOODLANDS HOTEL RESTAURANT80 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding PE11 1QF Tel: 01775 769933YE OLDE DUNN COW RESTAURANT & BARBarrier Bank, Cowbit, Sp. PE12 6AL Tel: 01406 380543YE OLDE SHIP INN RESTAURANT & BAR89 London Road, Long Sutton, Sp. PE12 9EE Tel: 01406 362930

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Abbey Parks Farm Shop& Coffee Shop

Telephone: 01205 821610www.abbeyparks.co.uk

email: [email protected]

Homegrown and local vegetables. Large selection of chutney and jams, delirange of cheese, locally produced pork and beef, home baked hams, patés,freshly baked bread and cakes, real dairy ice cream. Coffee shop serving

breakfast, lunch, tea and Sunday Roast (all home cooked) Bookings Taken.

Open 9.00 - 5.00pm Mon-Sat, 9.30 - 5.00pm Sunday. Take away Meals and hot drinks.

Freshly picked asparagus & homegrown new potatoes when in season.

Abbey Parks Farm Shop, Parks Farm, East Heckington, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QG

Refurbished 18th Century HotelOffers You

• En-Suite Accommodation

• Real Ales (2012 Good Beer Guide)

• Warm Welcome

• Value for Money

RED LION HOTELMARKET PLACE, SPALDING, LINCOLNSHIRE PE11 1SU

Telephone 01775 722869 Facsimile 01775 710074Email: [email protected]

www.redlionhotel-spalding.co.uk

The

Red Lion Hotel

& e l e c t r i c a l• Alarms• CCTV• Access control• Perimeter protection• Physical Security

2 Watergate, Quadring, Spalding, lincs. PE11 4PYemail: [email protected]

Laddies IcesManufacturer of Premium Real Dairy Ice Cream

Laddies IcesLaddies IcesAlso available:• Sweets • Chocolates• Sundries • Sandwiches • Snacks • Drinks • Lottery sales• Utility bill payments.

Special products available for diabetics.

Own-made Ice cream

32-42, Church Street, Holbeach, Lincs. PE12 7LL

Tel: (01406) 422325email: [email protected]

supplier to restaurants, caterers and the wholesale trade, of over 20 flavours, or a bespoke service for individuals, special events, Weddings, Party's, Fetes & outside events.

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Tel: 01775 714700 Fax: 01775 715106 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Red Lion Hotel - Spalding

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& South Holland

There are a whole variety of accommodation options - so you can be sure to find something to suit your tasteand your budget. Character hotels, inns and guest houses are available throughout the area, or you may chooseto stay on a farm, perhaps cater for yourself, or discover our range of camping and caravan sites. The choice is yours.

““TThhee ccoottttaaggeess aarree tthhee bbeesstt wwee hhaavveeeevveerr ssttaayyeedd iinn.. SSeeee yyoouu nneexxtt yyeeaarr..””

MMrr && MMrrss WWeesstt

Hubberts Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 3QPemail: [email protected]

tel: 01205 290840 mobile: 07887 652021www.elmsfarmcottages.co.uk

TThhee GGrraannaarryyis an early 18th centuryGrade ll listed barn. Itoffers you the perfectplace to gather withfamily and friends tocelebrate your specialoccasion.

Relax and enjoy the peaceful Lincolnshire countryside in one of our eightmulti award winning cottages. Elms Farm Cottages are fully equipped andfurnished to a high standard with level access throughout.

Two miles away from the historic market town of Boston and ideally located to explore the Lincolnshire Fens, Wolds and Coast. Perfect forthat peaceful break for two or with your family and friends.

• Wood burning stoves • 2 & 3 bedroomed cottages • Walk to the local pubfor good food • Riverside walk from our cottages • 2 private fishing lakesset in 18 acres • Near Frampton Marsh Nature reserve • Golf course andrestaurant 350 metres • Tourist information on site • Wet rooms suitable forwheelchair users • Free WiFi available • Open all year, sleeps 2 to 34+ • Weeks, weekends & mid-week stays • Wedding - Conference Venue.

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The perfect venue for all occasions

Woodlands HotelSpalding

Tel: 01775 76993380 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1QF

www.woodlandshotelspalding.com

A warm welcome and value for money

! Quality Accommodation! Perfect for Weddings and Civil Partnerships! Licensed for Wedding Ceremonies! Unique Function Suite with a Garden! Business & Conference Facilities! Open to non Residents for evening meals! Popular Sunday Carvery with live music! Caters for all occasions

SpaldingThe Red Lion Hotel Market Place, Spalding,Lincolnshire PE11 1SU

Tel: 01775 722869Fax: 01775 710074

Website: www.redlionhotel-spalding.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

A Refurbished 18th Century towncentre hotel offering en-suiteaccommodation, real ales (2012 Good Beer Guide), a warmwelcome and value for money.

You can now book online at:www.redlionhotel-spalding.co.uk

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Prices from £36.00per person

per night, sharingincluding breakfast

15 rooms with en-suiteavailable

Contact: Mr Nigel Wilkins

The Ropewalk B & B - 54 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1QFTelephone: 01775 769392 www.theropewalkspalding.co.uk email: [email protected]

3* Somercotes - Rainwalls Lane, Sutterton, Boston PE20 2ED. Self-catering bungalow, large garden. Winter let possible.All enquiries: Telephone: 01235 833367 www.somercotes.biz email: [email protected]

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Spalding AA 4 star Bed & Breakfast

Westgate House & BarnLittle Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6RU

A warm welcome, spacious ensuite rooms, locally sourced breakfasts, wood burning stove,rural location, wi-fi access... Everything you need for a comfortable stay.Website:www.westgatehousebandb.co.ukEmail:[email protected]

Tel: 01406 370546Contact: Jean Jakeman

SpaldingDelamore HousePark Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 9DJThis 18th century historic house offers excellentaccommodation with either en-suite or private bathroom. There is also a holiday cottage (sleeping up to 6) in the grounds and ample private parking.Swimming pool available in summer (minimum of twonights stay). Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01406 365540

Contact: John & Sue Foley

SpaldingMear Lodge

Claylake Farmhouse, BurrLane, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6AZ

Tel: 01775 768886

Contact: Fred or June Mear

Email: [email protected]

This purpose built accommodationis comfortably furnished having en-suite with power shower, doubleglazing and controllable heating,also TV with DVD & hospitality tray.There is a licenced bar andevening meals are available byarrangement. Our friendly familyrun establishment has Twin,Double & Family rooms.

There is one designed for disabledguests. All rooms are ground leveland we have a large car park.Situated in rural surroundings only2 miles south of Spalding towncentre & adjacent to the A16 whichgive easy access to most venues in and around Spalding.

Prices: Single: £30 per nightincluding breakfast

Double/Twin: £50 per nightincluding breakfast

Free WiFi is available on site

SpaldingStennetts FarmCottagesJiggles/Jekils Bank, Moulton Eaugate, SpaldingLincs PE12 0SX

Tel: 01406 380408

Mobile: 07743 828405

Contact: Anne AshtonEmail:[email protected]

Website:www.stennettsfarmcottages.co.uk

Situated in the heart of the Fens, overlooking the farmhouse gardens and paddocks, the cottages offeryou complete peace and tranquility in luxurious fourstar graded accommodation, yet are only a few minutesdrive from historic Spalding. The cathedral city ofPeterborough is under half an hour's drive away. TheCottages have been completed to a very high standardand include fully fitted luxury kitchens with dishwashersand washer/dryers. There are flat screen tvs/dvd playerscomplete with freeview channels in the lounge areas,and also in all the bedrooms and luxury shower roomswith power showers. Free wireless internet facilities areavailable in all the cottages. The Nook which is anensuite double bedroom only, can be available on aroom only basis with tea and toast facilities, at very reasonable rates. New for 2011 Harness Store StudioCottage at special terms.

Cottage prices from £185.00 per 3 day break,

£245.00 per week

Bed and breakfast pricesfrom £35.00 per person

£55.00 per couple

Bed and Breakfast services can be offered at short notice in thecottages, subject to availability.

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SpaldingThe Beeches

Austendyke Road,Weston Hills, Spalding,Lincolnshire PE12 6BZ

Tel: 01406 370345

Contact: Marie & Charlie Rawlings

Email:[email protected]

Website:www.beechesspalding.co.uk

A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at our family run bed and breakfast. Set in the grounds of abeautiful period house. The Beeches offers bed andbreakfast in a converted barn. All rooms have en-suitefacilities, hospitality tray, television with DVD and arespacious, light and airy. Our English Breakfasts aresourced locally and served in our tasteful dining room. We have two ground floor roomsas disabled guests are very welcome.

The Beeches is surrounded by our working farm withpleasant countryside views, but within 4 miles ofSpalding Town Centre, Springfields Outlet ShoppingCentre, Festival Gardens and the market town ofHolbeach.

Prices from £27.50 pp per night

including breakfast

6 rooms all with en-suitefacilities

2 ground floor roomswith disabled access

English Breakfast

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SpaldingHigh Bridge Guest House9 London Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2TATel: 01775 725810Contact: Shirley MarshallEmail: [email protected]: www.highbridgeguesthouse.co.uk

A well established Georgian Guest House, built in 1834. Situatedby the River Welland, and only minutes from the town centre.Refurbished in 2005, offering friendly and comfortable accommodation.

There are 2 Twin Bedrooms - en-suite, 1 Double Bedroom - ensuite, and 2 single rooms.

Prices range from £35 - £70including breakfast

All rooms have TV,internet access and

tea/coffee making facilitiesNON SMOKING

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HolbeachThe Horse & Groom

65 High Street, HolbeachLincolnshire PE12 7ED

Tel: 01406 422234

Contact: Nick & Tracey Williams

Web:www.horseandgroomholbeach.co.uk

The Horse and Groom is a century’s old Coaching Innconveniently located on Holbeach High Street. We arewell placed to offer food & drink, including real ales,and accommodation to people passing through, orstopping in the area. Our rooms are in a convertedstable block to the rear of the pub, and benefit from aprivate parking space. The pub and the rooms are allWi-Fi enabled.

Each of our 3 double rooms have under floor heating,flat screen digital TV, hairdryer and hospitality tray.Should you require breakfast, there is a small additionalcharge, and should be arranged the night before.

All of our rooms are non-smoking. Visit our web sitefor further information about our rooms or forthcomingevents: www.horseandgroomholbeach.co.uk We lookforward to welcoming you soon!

3 luxury, double en-suite letting rooms

Prices £55 per room per night

Private parking space

non-smoking

SpaldingANGLIA MOTELCAFE/RESTAURANT/BARWashway Road, HolbeachSpalding, Lincs, PE12 8LT

Tel: 01406 422766


Website:www.angliamotel.co.uk

Our charity work is for Help ourLocal Heroes and Veterans

The Anglia Motel is conveniently situated on the mainA17 and has easy access to surrounding areas toSpalding, Holbeach, Kings Lynn and Peterborough.We offer various kinds of accommodation from holidaybungalows to motel cabins. All are very spacious and comfortable with everything you need including tv,tea/coffee making facilities and showers, some comewith bath/shower. The motel cabins are ground floorand have 2 single beds ensuite and are priced at£37.00 per night. The larger bungalows are pricedfrom £47.00 to £75.00 per night and sleep up to 4,please ask for your requirements when booking. Wehold yearly events including vintage car and machinerally first weekend in July and bonfire night inNovember. Caravan site with electric hook ups for £10per night and motor homes are £15 per night. We havea cafe seating 300 and also do catering for buffets.

Rooms from £37.00 - £75.00 per night

Open 7 am until 9 pmeveryday. All meals servedall day from Bar snacks to

full menu of approx 50 different meals in our

Restaurant.

Function room for hireseating 120 people with bar, ideal for weddings,

birthday parties, christening & anniversary

Spalding 3 star Self Catering, sleeps 6The Barn110 Quadring Road, Donington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4SJ

This very attractive converted barn is situated in theowner’s water fowl gardens, with the added attraction ofrheas and wallabies. One mile from village shops, inns,restaurants and takeaways.

Email: [email protected]: www.thebarnlincolnshire.co.uk

Tel: 01775 821242Contact:

Mrs. M. A. Smith

SpaldingWhite Lodge Guest House10 Halmergate, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE11 2DR

We pride ourselves on providing comfortable B&Baccommodation in luxurious surroundings coupledwith professional service. Here at the White Lodgewe are proud to be a recipient of a 5 star gold quality in tourism award.

Email: [email protected]: www.whitelodge-guesthouse.com

Tel: 01775 719002Mob: 0777 281 9672Contact: Viv Barker

HolbeachThe Mansion house Hotel & Restaurant45 High Street, Holbeach, Lincolnshire PE12 7DY

A 17th century character hotel providing 9 ensuitebedrooms with 2 HOLIDAY COTTAGES, 1252Bistro & Bar, lounge, outside beer garden. Tastefullyrefurbished preserving many original features.

Email: [email protected]:www.holbeachhotels.com

Tel: 01406 426919Fax: 01406 426848

Contact: Richard Rickerby

HolbeachThe String of Horses & Stables B&B Accommodation3 Boston Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7LRTel: 01406 425426 Fax: 01406 490807

The String of Horses is a traditional 17th Century coaching inn offering 4 ensuite rooms, a sports bar showing all big matches,a variety of entertainment such as quizzes and karaoke evenings.Light snacks available. Court yard garden and town centre location.Rooms from £40. Website: www.holbeachhotels.com

WisbechFenland Self CateringHolidays

Tel: 01945 410680 Web:www.fenlandselfcateringholidays.com


**** Hillarth House - sleeps 7/8 £280 - £400. 2 nights £140 Oct 31 - March 31

**** Woodlands Farmhouse - sleeps 7/8 Panswell, off Barton Road, Wisbech, Cambs. £280 - £400pw. 2 nights £140 Oct 31 - March 31

**** Sayers House - sleeps 4/5 Station Road, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech,Cambs £220 - £340pw. 2 nights £130 Oct 31 - March 31

**** Ivywood Railway Carriage - sleeps 4/5 Station Road, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech, Cambs £190 - £300pw. 2 nights £110 Oct 31 - March 31

*** Victorian Railway Carriage - sleeps 2/3 Station Road, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech, Cambs £160 - £240pw. 2 nights £90 Oct 31 - March 31

Self-Catering, Sleeps 2 - 8

From £160 - £400 per week

2 nights from £90 - £140

Dogs and Children Welcome

3 and 4 stars

Contact: Michael Southern

IF YOU WISH TO ADVERTISE IN THIS SECTION FOR THE 2013 EDITION PLEASE CALL NICK WARD ON 01205 461116

BickerSupreme InnsDonington Road, Bicker Bar, Bicker, Boston, Lincs. PE20 3AN

Tel: 01205 822804Email: [email protected]

Situated in Bicker Bar near Boston in Lincolnshire, the BostonSupreme Inn hotel has 55 large and well equipped bedrooms allwith en suite facilities. All rooms have internet access, telephonepoints, flat screen televisions and alarm clock facilities and "inroom" hospitality tray. We also have a modern, relaxing bar area, serving homemade bar meals all day, every day.

Our Restaurant can seat up to 72 guests and here you will findsome of the tastiest food in the Boston area, all freshly preparedby our chefs, using locally sourced produce.

Double Room £50.00Easy Access Twin £50.00Superior Double £80.00

Twin Room £50.00

All rooms sleep 2with en suite facilitiesWebsite:www.supremeinns.co.uk

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AA and Visit England designated accredited accommodation information as supplied byLincolnshire Tourism: www.visitlincolnshire.com

4* Anya’s Barn - Craigard, Wykes Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4SD Tel: 01775 822867 • www.anyabarn.com • Email: [email protected]

Accredited Accommodation

3* Orchard VIEW Camping & Caravan Park - 102 Broadgate, Sutton St. Edmunds, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0LT Tel: 01945 700482 • www.orchardviewholidays.com • Email: [email protected]

5* Elms Farm Cottages - Hubberts Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 3QP Tel: 01205 290840 • Mobile: 07887 652021 • www.elmsfarmcottages.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

5* Delph Bank Touring Caravan & Camping Park - (ADULTS ONLY) Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8LLTel: 01406 422910 • www.delphbank.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

3* The Barn S.C. Lodge - Aylesbury House, 110 Quadring Road, Donington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4SJ Tel: 01775 821242 • www.thebarnlincolnshire.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

4* Cackle Hill House B & B - Cackle Hill Lane, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8BSTel: 01406 426721 • www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com • Email: [email protected]

4* Stennetts S.C. Farm Cottages and B & B - Jiggles/Jekils Bank, Moulton Eaugate, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 0SX.Tel: 01406 380408 • www.stennettsfarmcottages.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

3* Somercotes S.C. Bungalow - Sutterton, Boston, Lincs PE20 2ED Tel: 01235 833367 • www.somercotes.biz • Email: [email protected]

Travelodge - A17 Wisbech Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9AGTel: 0871 984 6082 Fax: 01406 366584 • www.travelodge.co.uk

2* The Red Lion Hotel - Market Place, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1SU Tel: 01775 722869 • www.redlionhotel-spalding.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

5* White Lodge Guest House - 10 Halmergate, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2DRTel: 01775 719002 • www.whitelodge-guesthouse.com • Email: [email protected]

Travelodge - Springfields Outlet, Camel Gate, Holbeach Road, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6EU Tel: 0871 984 6383 Fax: 01775 711810 • www.travelodge.co.uk

4* The Beeches B & B - Austendyke Road, Weston Hills, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6BZTel: 01406 370345 • www.beechesspalding.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

3* & 4* Fenland Self Catering Holidays - S.C. farmhouse + 4 other properties. Contact Michael at Fenland Self Catering Holidays Mandalay, Station Road, Wisbech St. Mary, Cambs PE13 4RY Tel: 01945 410680 • www.fenlandselfcateringholidays.co.uk

3* Orchard Holiday Park - Frampton Lane, Hubberts Bridge, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QU Tel: 01205 290328 • www.orchardpark.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

3* Supreme Inns - Donington Road, Bicker Bar Roundabout, Bicker, Boston, Lincs. PE20 3AN Tel: 01205 822804 • www.supremeinns.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

4* Common Right Barns, Stable and Dairy Annexe S.C. - Common Right Farm, Plash Drove, Tholomas Drove, Wisbech St. Mary, Cambridgeshire PE13 4SP Tel: 01945 410424 • www.commonrightbarns.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

3* & 4* Trafford Barns - Station Road, Wisbech St Mary, Cambs. PE13 4RWTel: 01945 410206 • www.traffordbarns.com

3* The Wheatsheaf Hotel - Market Place, Swineshead, Lincs. PE20 3LJTel: 01205 820349 Fax: 01205 820316 • www.wheatsheafhotel.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

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Visitors are advised to independently verify that non accredited accommodationwill meet their expectations.

Non Accredited Accommodation

The Anglia Motel, S.C. Accommodation, Cafe, Bar & Coach Stop - Washway Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8LT Tel: 01406 422766 • www.angliamotel.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

The Abbey Hotel - 21 East Street, Crowland, Peterborough PE6 0ENTel: 01733 210200

Browntoft House B & B - Browntoft Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4TQTel: 01775 822091 • www.browntofthouse.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Delamore House B & B & S.C. Cottage - Park Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9DJ Tel: 01406 365540 • www.longsutton.net/delamore.htm • Email: [email protected]

The Chequers Hotel & Restaurant - 15 High Street, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 7DU Tel: 01406 426767 • www.tripadvisor.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

4 Church Walk S.C. Accommodation - Moulton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6NWTel: 01526 352879 • Email: [email protected]

The Cley Hall Hotel - 22 High Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TXTel: 01775 725157 • www.cleyhallspalding.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Ashleigh Fishing Lakes Camping & Caravan Park - 45 Broadgate, Whaplode Drove, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0TNTel: 01406 330666 • www.thecaravancommunity.com • Email: [email protected]

Four Acres Caravan Park - Nutts Lane, Holbeach St. Johns, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8RP Tel: 01406 540581

Elloe Lodge B & B - 37 Barrington Gate, Holbeach, Lincs. PE12 7LB Tel: 01406 423027 • www.elloelodge.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Fen HIDE S.C. Bungalow - 8 Spencer Close, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9ESTel: Ruth Ince on 01485 544022 • Email: [email protected]

Highbridge Guest House - 9 London Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2TATel: 01775 725810 • www.highbridgeguesthouse.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Frankies B & B & Cafe - 330 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9SH Tel: 01406 350180

The Harbour View Barns B & B & Farmhouse Restaurant - East Bank Farm, Garners Lane, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9YP Tel: 01406 351333 • www.theharbourview.co.uk

Foreman's Bridge Camping & Caravan Park - Sutton Road, Sutton St. James, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0HU Tel: 01945 440346 • www.foremans-bridge.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

The Granary Hotel, Restaurant & Bar - 5 Market Street, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9DD Tel: 01406 364675 • www.thegranaryhotel.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Hawkes House B & B - 34 London Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2TETel: 01775 713671

Holland House Caravan Club - Sutton Road, Sutton St. James, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0HSTel: 01945 440093

Holly's Barn S.C. Lodge - Woodhouse, March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambs PE14 0HB Tel: 01945 860309 • Email: [email protected]

The Horse & Groom B & B - 65 High Street, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 7ED Tel: 01406 422234 • www.horseandgroomholbeach.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Hunter's Lodge Caravan & Camping Site - Roman Road, Moulton Chapel, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0XA Tel: 01406 380289 • www.hunterslodgecaravansite.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Lazy Acre Caravan & Campsite - Little Dog Drove, Holbeach St. Johns, Holbeach, Lincs. PE12 8RR Tel: 01529 455723 Mobile: 07590 724906 • www.justaboutcaravans.co.uk/park/lazy-acre-11287/

Lake Ross Caravan Park - Dozen's Bank, West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs PE11 3NA Tel: 01775 761690 • www.lakeross.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Fen ACRE S.C. Annexe - Barbers Drove North, Crowland, Peterborough, Cambs PE6 0BETel: 01733 211847 or 07759 661896 • www.fen-acreholidaylet.com • Email: [email protected]

Herons Cottage Camping & Caravan Park - Frostley Gate, Holbeach Fen, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8SR (No Children under 12 years)Tel: 01406 540435 • www.heronscottage.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

The Barn S.C. Conversion - 67 London Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9EDTel: 01406 362284 • www.skyescottages.co.uk/cottages/1665.php

Garnsgate Hall B & B - Lutton Garnsgate, Lincs. PE12 9JPTel: 01406 364960 • www.garnsgatehall.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Jacksons Caravan Park - Pennyhill, Holbeach, Lincs. PE12 8DN (Sorry no pets)Tel: 01406 423188 Mobile: 07833 506678 • www.jacksonscaravanpark.zoomshare.com • Email: [email protected]

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Riverside Walk Guest House - 40a Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2RQ Tel: 01775 714121 Mobile: 07854 559210 • www.riversidewalk-guesthouse.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

The Old Gatehouse B & B - 96 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1QLTel: 01775 710445 • www.the-old-gatehouse.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Mear Lodge B & B - Claylake Farmhouse, Burr Lane, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6AZ Tel: 01775 768886 • www.mearlodgeguesthouse.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Money Bridge House B & B - Glenside North, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs PE11 3SD Tel: 01775 640309 • www.hotelsandguesthouses.net • Email: [email protected]

Manor Farm Guesthouse - Langhole Drove, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs PE11 3XP Tel: 01775 762027

Pipwell Manor Guest House - Washway Road, Saracen's Head, Holbeach, Lincs PE12 8AL Tel: 01406 423119 • www.a1tourism.com/uk/pipwell.html

Sycamore Farmhouse B & B - 6 Station Road, Gedney Hill, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0NP Tel: 01406 330445 Mobile: 07889 147001 • Email: [email protected]

The Riverside B & B, Restaurant & Bar - 16 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9UA Tel: 01406 351402 • www.booking.com/the-riverside

The Ropewalk B & B - 54 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1QF Tel: 01775 769392 • www.theropewalkspalding.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Windcatch Caravan Park - 11 Kellet Gate, Low Fulney, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6EH Tel: 01775 718171 • www.windcatchcaravanpark.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

The Paddocks Caravan Club - Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs PE11 3TBTel: 01775 640573 • www.campersreunited.com • Email: [email protected]

The Rose & Crown Caravan Site, Camping & Restaurant & Bar - Low Road, Holbeach Hurn, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8JTTel: 01406 426085 • www.roseancrown.co.uk

Silverhill Caravan Park - Roman Bank, Lutton Gowts, Long Sutton, Lincs PE12 9LQ Tel: 01406 365673 Mobile: 07979 294888 • www.silverhillcaravanpark.co.uk

Tydd Gote Caravan & Campsite - Jo-hill-Ine, Eaudyke Bank Farm, Tydd Gote, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 5NA Tel: 01945 420630 • www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekerlite

Parklands Holiday Caravan & Camping Park - Sutton Road, Four Gotes, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 5PH Tel: 01945 420606 • www.parklandsholidays.co.uk

Travel Stop Motel - 50 Cowbit Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2RJTel: 01775 767290 • www.travelstopmotel.co.uk/accommodation.html • Email: [email protected]

The Riverside Hotel & Restaurant - 123 Station Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincs PE114DG Tel: 01775 680675 • www.theriversidesurfleet.com

Westbrooke House B & B - 71 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1QFTel: 01775 723001 • www.go-bedandbreakfast.co.uk/westbrookehousebandb

Poacher's Den B & B at Ecklinville House & Cottage, S.C. in Cottage & Log Cabins - 34 Fen Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 8QA Tel: 01406 423625 Moble: 07881 941787 • www.poachersden.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

The Mansion House Hotel - 45 High Street, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 7DY Tel: 01406 426919 • www.mansion-hotel.com • Email: [email protected]

Maria’s Hut S.C. Cabin - Reservoir Road, Surfleet Seas End, Spalding, Lincs PE11 4DJ Tel: 01406 540506 • www.mariashut.co.uk

Woodlands Hotel - 80 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1QF Tel: 01775 769933 Mobile: 07877 073 774 • www.woodlandshotelspalding.com • Email: [email protected]

The Ship Albion B & B - 37 Albion Street, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 2AJ Tel: 01775 843413 • www.infotel.co.uk

The String of Horses & Stables B&B Accommodation - 3 Boston Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincs PE12 7LR Tel: 01406 425426 • www.holbeachhotels.com

The New Inn - 46 Bridge Street, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9UATel: 01406 351032

Westgate House & Barn B & B - Little Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6RUTel: 01406 370546 • www.westgatehousebandb.co.uk • Email:[email protected]

The Mermaid Inn B & B Restaurant & Bar - 2 Gosberton Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 4AB Tel: 01775 680275 • www.mermaidinn.mydnd.com • Email: [email protected]

The Poachers Country Hotel, Restaurant & Bar - Swineshead Road, Kirton Holme, Boston, Lincs. PE20 1SQ Tel: 01205 290310 • www.poacherhotel.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Little Ranch Caravan & Leisure Park - Begdale, Elm, Wisbech, Cambs PE14 0AZ Tel: 01945 860066 • www.littleranchleisure.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

Lucan Lodge B & B - 54 Fleet Road, Holbeach, Lincs. PE12 8LATel: 01406 425976 • www.lucanlodge.co.uk • Email: [email protected]

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SHDC - Priory Road, Spalding Lincs Telephone: 01775 724080 for more details.

Spalding Grammar School - Caravans ONLY. St. Thomas Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2TT Water, sluice, toilets on site. No electric Tel: 01775 765800

FLOWER FESTIVAL TIME ONLY - TEMPORARY CARAVAN AND TENT PITCHESGleed Girls School - Neville Avenue, Spalding, Lincs PE11 2EJ Tel: 01775 722484 Fax: 01775 760546Water, toilet, shower, wash facilities on site. No electric. • Email: [email protected]

West Pinchbeck Church/Village Hall - West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincs PE11 3QGTel: 01775 640271 for more details

Hotel/Motel/Inn Bed & Breakfast Self Catering Camping/Campsite

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Walnut Lakes Lodges & Camping Park - Station Road, Algakirk, Boston, Lincs. PE20 2LQ (ADULTS ONLY PARK) Tel: 01205 460482 Mobile: 07958 362538 • Email: [email protected]

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The Cley Hall Hotel - Spalding

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The Thatched CottageGood beer guide

R e s t a u r a n t & P a r k2008 - 2010

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Events in the park.......May Beer & Music festivalSaturday - 5th May 2012

June Beer & Music festivalSaturday - 2nd June 2012& Saturday - 30th June 2012

August Beer & Music festivalSaturday 25th August 2012

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