Springfields' new shopping development opened in May 2004 (situated on the edge of the town centre). It consists of 42 retail outlets built adjoining the refurbished Festival Gardens. The gardens, which were designed by celebrity gardeners such as Charlie Dimmock, Chris Beardshaw and Kim Wilde are on a 30 acre site.
This development attracted two million visitors within its first year and is visited by people from across East Anglia, East Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Spalding Town Centre is linked to Springfields via the innovative Water Taxi service, which was launched in July 2005 and has attracted over 400 visitors per day.
Spalding’s vibrant town centre boasts over 270 shops and businesses. It has an ideal mix of independent and major national outlets. The town has recently developed a thriving café culture offering a European atmosphere. The South Holland Centre situated within the town’s market place provides a concert hall, theatre, cinema, function rooms, café bar and hosts the Tourist Information Centre.
JD Wetherspoon have invested £1.2 million in a brand new public house called the Ivy Wall. In addition, recent sustainable retail investors include: Sainsburys, M&S Simply Food, Focus, Carphone Warehouse and Allied Carpets.
Throughout the year Spalding is host to many festivals and events, including traditional, French, Farmers', Gardeners' and International Markets. The famous Flower Parade attracts 100,000 visitors each Spring. During the Autumn the Pumpkin Festival and Parade attracts around 10,000 people.
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