St Mary & St Nicolas Church

St Mary & St Nicolas Church

St Mary & St Nicolas Church
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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St Mary and St Nicolas is the historic parish church of Spalding built in 1284. It is open every day for visitors. There are two Sunday services. At 10.30am and 6.30pm mixed choirs of children and adults lead the singing.
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Roger Alderton
Spalding, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This magnificent Church Of England Parish Church is outstanding as a place of
worship and a very friendly staff of clergy and choir . We came here for the service
of Nine Lessons and Carols prior to Christmas and having participated in the
lovely music and singing were offered refreshment afterwards with no payment
required , just a collection during the service. This is the way to start the Christmas
Festival .
Written January 7, 2020
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mkp68
London, UK136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Beautiful and tranquil, welcoming and majestic. Hidden architectural secrets. Vast but not intimidating . The unique tiled decoration to the ceiling is fabulous and stained glass is just fabulous and is worthy of the VA museum.
Written June 29, 2022
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Neil M
Peterborough, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Solo
Spalding has managed to fend off the destructive forces that almost completely destroyed our tradition of parish choirs. Here you can find an all male choir of good quality with enthusiastic boys, men and teenagers. The success of the choir can be measured by the number of boys who stay on to sing with the men when their voices break.

This choir sings music of quality that takes effort and skill, not infantile ditties.
Written July 17, 2016
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Tim W
Spalding, UK19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Couples
A bit 'high church' I am pleased to say. A lack of happy clappy during the services. They seem to have a number of events every year - mainly school-based. The people seem very kind and the vicar believes in God - whatever next!
Written January 14, 2016
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Douglas G
Isle of Portland, UK520 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Couples
The church is a real focus for the Spalding community. It is also a beautiful accessible church architecturally. It's location next to Ayscoughfee Hall and the Riverside, it may get overlooked but together they really do set the heart of the town off. It is open and welcomes visitors as a successful thriving church. Well worth your time if in Spalding.
Written January 15, 2016
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RosaleenNora
Allensbach, Germany3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Solo
I visit this peaceful church every time I visit family in Spalding. It is not a big church but it is joy to visit. A wander around the inside of the building and the graveyard outside is for me a calming experience. Clearly the church community is alive and active, they care for their beautiful church and respect its long history.
Written January 12, 2016
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durham05
Durham, UK1,235 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2014 • Solo
This is a really lovely church and I found the people very friendly and helpful. It was being used for a concert when I visited but they were happy for me to look around. The shop looks good (it was shut when I was there) and I will definitely make a bee-line to this church when I'm next in Spalding.
Written December 4, 2014
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EESW1
Lincolnshire, UK4,707 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Solo
Not only is this the oldest building in Spalding, it must also be considered one of the most impressive. It reflects the wealth and important status of Medieval Spalding.

The church is a few minutes walk from the shopping centre and along the River Welland. It is a big building - almost too big to photograph and the best views are from the garden of the adjacent Ascoughfee Hall.

The inside is equally impressive with its double side aisle. There is much to stop and enjoy. There are free leaflets that highlight the main features, or a guide book with lots of pictures.

look for the wood angels of the nave ceiling and the beautifully painted chancel ceiling. Admire the funeral hatchments displayed above the arches in the nave. These displayed the coat of arms of the diseased and were carried on the coffin before being hung on the walls of the deceased house before being placed in the church.

There is a beautiful C19th rood cross handing from the chancel arch and don't miss the reredos of St George's Chapel with the names of the dead of Spalding from World War One on either side of Christ crucified.

The mid C20th windows in the south aisle are beautiful. Look for the potato pickers and workers picking tulips in the middle window.

Sit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere...
Written March 9, 2019
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Ken C
Boston, UK1,564 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Solo
There was a Benedictine in the town from 1051 to 1540. This Church was built by the Priory, being started in 1284.It was completed in 1293 with later alterations and additions. It was restored under the direction of Sir George Gilbert Scott from 1865-7 including the removal of high box pews and a high pulpit. More recent work includes the rebuilding and moving of the organ, four new stained-glass windows and a vestry.

After wandering around the churchyard looking at the exterior I went inside. It is indeed beautiful and peaceful. Despite the alterations and 'modernisations' the Church retains a traditional appearance. The stained glass windows are particularly noteworthy especially on a sunny day. The Lectern is in the shape of an eagle. Next to it is a memorial plaque to members of the forces and civilians of the Parish who were killed in World War Two. Around the building there are also memorials to various local people or families too.

Although I've seen it in other Churches, I find it a little bizarre to have found gravestones reused within the building in the aisles where they will be worn by countless feet over the years.

The Rood Screen between the Pulpit and the Lectern is an impressive carved wooden structure, dark wood (stained?) but against the light from from above and behind.

The main entrance is the West Door, with an impressive stained-glass window above. The facade seems a little out of balance with the tower offset to the south side. The exterior is adorned with carved stonework which has stood up well to the weather.

This Church is worth a hour of your time if just to take in the craftsmanship that has gone into creating it.
Written October 27, 2016
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Bryan_Cash
Trowbridge, UK99 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2016 • Family
This is just what a parish church should be. Very welcoming but a quiet and peaceful oasis where it is so easy to relax and just rest awhile. There's a car park on the doorstep so it is easy to visit and if you are in Spalding you shouldn't miss the parish church.
Plenty of services to attend too from ancient to modern. Just right.
Written April 2, 2016
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St Mary & St Nicolas Church is open:
  • Sun - Sun 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM


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