"Spilsby - my nearest town" Spilsby by tissie

Spilsby Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 6 photos

Spilsby - small but special

Living in a small village in Lincolnshire means having to travel to the nearest town for shops and other services. My nearest town is Spilsby and even though it's small it has a great website at www.spilsby.info
and a lot of history. It is a market town, the home of explorer Sir John Franklin who fought at Trafalgar and led an expedition to the Arctic and nearby is the village of Somersby, home of poet, Sir Alfred Tennyson. There is a good range of shops, pubs, cafes and local services and a theatre, but for most entertainment, culture, food....it is usually necessary to leave here and travel further afield hence my tips for things to do are mostly beyond Spilsby but within easy reach.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A traditional, friendly small town
Cons:Doesn't have everything you need
In a nutshell:Small but special

Last visit to Spilsby: May 2006
Intro Updated Jul 12, 2006
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Reviews (11)

Classic Englishness Things to Do (7)

If you're in the locality during mid-July do try to get tickets for the Spitfire Prom at Belton House. Usually on the... more travel advice

Beautiful Belton Things to Do (7)

About an hour's drive from Spilsby. A trip to Belton House (in the care of the National Trust) has something for... more travel advice

Inspiring Garden Things to Do (7)

A beautiful garden, terraces, kitchen garden, nuttery, lots of seating and wonderful views of the surrounding Wolds... more travel advice

Unique film watching Nightlife (1)

The Kinema in the Woods in Woodhall Spa (about 25 minutes from Spilsby) is my favourite cinema to visit. Although the... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
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Shopping (2)
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Comments (6)

ranger49 Apr 19, 2009 at 5:22 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page and Tips. My ancestors came from Spilsby - the Blows and the Skinns -and I have long promised myself a visit. Meantime - Thanks for the virtual tour !
Maxus Apr 13, 2008 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

I have to admit, I hadn't heard of Spilsby, but then I'm well north. Thanks for the happy birthday. Mark
nickandchris Aug 25, 2006 at 5:00 AM Report Abuse

The Spitfire Proms sound fantastic. Some interesting places to see around you.
pepples46 Aug 8, 2006 at 11:36 PM Report Abuse

I know why I like Midsomer Murders, the english countryside, the small shops and the markets..the quaintness of it all :-) looks like a lovely place your Spilsby
ukirsari Jul 30, 2006 at 6:04 AM Report Abuse

hi lis, thank so much for visiting my page. yes, put old family picture is something that made me proud, blue and happy :) anyway, is lincolnshire a home for lancaster and spitfire? i want to be there someday!
RickinDutch Jul 10, 2006 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Now that he's graduated you can afford a decent camera, eh? :)