racetrack
PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Spalding
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Spalding
Spalding sits on the route: 10 minutes from Cowbit, 51km from Ely Cathedral.
Spalding is in England, United Kingdom, with about 31,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Cowbit, about 5 km away.
Spalding ( ) is a market town on the River Welland in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. The town had a population of 30,556 at the 2021 census. Spalding is the administrative centre of the South Holland District, which lies north-east of the city of Peterborough.
The Spalding Flower Parade was heldRead more
annually from 1959 to 2013, and has been held again each year since 2022. The parade celebrates the region's large tulip production and the cultural links between the Fens and the landscape and people of South Holland. At one time, it attracted crowds of more than 100,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Spalding?
Within an hour or so of Spalding: PF International Kart Circuit (44 km), Ely Cathedral (51 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (51 km), Lincoln Cathedral (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Spalding?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Cat and Fiddle Road and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Spalding?
Spalding is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Cowbit.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 30,556
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.7871, -0.1514
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Spalding
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
51 km · about 60 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
51 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
56 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Cadwell Park
Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Spalding
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 67 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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