Ayscoughfee Hall Museum is housed in a fifteenth century Grade II* medieval merchant's townhouse. An amazing survivor from this time, the Hall contains many important architectural features from the medieval, Georgian and Victorian periods of British architecture. The Museum's main exhibit is the story of the building itself, but other displays tell the story of the Fens, the South Holland district, the recent renovation of the building and the famous Spalding Gentleman's Society (this thriving Society was founded in 1710 by a former owner of Ayscoughfee Hall, Maurice Johnson).

The Museum is aimed at all ages with an excellent mix of interactives, static displays and models throughout the building. The gift shop sells a great range of cards, gifts, publications and souvenirs. Groups and coach parties are very welcome, but prior notice would be appreciated. Special guided tours are available covering some of the features of the Hall that are not normally accessible to the public. Ayscoughfee Hall is set in five acres of grounds that now form a very popular public park with a variety of modern amenities.

The Gardens are historically important as it is thought that they also date from the medieval period. They contain a seventeenth century ice house, ornamental yew hedges from the 1720s and a war memorial designed by Edward Lutyens, who also designed the Cenotaph in London. The Gardens also contains a cafe that is open throughout the Spring and Summer.

Information & Booking:

Tel: 01775 764555

Opening Times:

Winter (October to March) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 12 noon - 5pm. Thursday 12 noon - 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4pm.

Summer (April to September) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10.30am - 5pm. Thursday 12 noon - 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays 10.30am - 4pm.

www.ayscoughfee.org