Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Free family festival returns to Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens

Ayscoughfest will return to Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens in Spalding on Saturday, 26 July. The family-friendly festival will feature a fantastic programme of live music and free entertainment, alongside a variety of engaging activities for all ages such as face painting and glitter tattoos, crazy golf, as well as traditional garden games.

Refreshments will be on hand from the café, whilst the council’s communities team lead a family garden trail and badge making session. Meanwhile, the picturesque and historic grounds will be ready to receive families wishing to bring their own picnics to join in the day of celebration.

The live music line-up includes performances from a variety of local and regional acts:

  • 12pm until 1pm – Chris Martin
  • 1pm until 2pm – BHDC Unplugged
  • 2pm until 3pm – Morning Glory
  • 3pm until 4pm – The Ripsaws
  • 4pm until 5pm – Replay 4
  • 5pm until 6pm – The Rock School Bus
  • 6pm until 7pm – Penguinz
  • 7pm until 8pm – Jam Room

Councillor Elizabeth Sneath, portfolio holder for conservation and heritage at South Holland District Council, said: “Ayscoughfest is a fantastic opportunity for families and residents to come together and enjoy a day of free entertainment in Spalding.

“We’re proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive event that celebrates our local community and I’d like to encourage everyone to come along and join the fun and games.”

 

Picture shows Ayscoughfee Hall. Image credit: Stock.adobe.com/Dave Porter Photos

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