Museums & Galleries · Lincolnshire
Spalding Gentlemans Society
📍 PE11 1DL
Photo: Bob Harvey (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Rare tapestry of A Head of Christ by le Blon
- Flemish astrolabe dated 1565, once owned by Lord Chancellor
- Marble relief of Sir Isaac Newton in entrance hall
- 15th-century missal and 13th-century illuminated manuscript Bible
- Bailey Room displays curator's oil and watercolour works
Spalding Gentlemen's Society houses Britain's second-oldest museum collection, second only to the Ashmolean. Inside you'll find remarkable curiosities including a rare le Blon tapestry of A Head of Christ, a 1565 Flemish astrolabe once owned by Lord Chancellor Sir Christopher Hatton, a marble relief of Sir Isaac Newton, and medieval manuscripts including a 15th-century missal and 13th-century illuminated Bible. The Bailey Room celebrates former curator George W. Bailey's artwork. It suits history lovers, antiquarians and anyone curious about Spalding's heritage. There's no on-site car park, so check local options before visiting. Based in South Holland, it's close to Spalding station, just 0.3 miles away, with 8 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Parking
- No on-site car park; check local parking restrictions
- Best for
- History, antiquities and manuscript enthusiasts
From the attraction's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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- Spalding 0.3 miles
- Swineshead 12.6 miles
- Hubberts Bridge 13.1 miles
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