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Spilsby is a market Town in Lincolnshire , England , with a population of about 2500. It lies between the Wolds and the Fens. Spilsby Market was granted its charter in 1302 .

Notable inhabitants of Spilsby have included Sir John Franklin , the sea captain, governor of Tasmania, and explorer who died on an expedition to find the Northwest Passage .

The town hosts the King Edward VI Humanities College, a small secondary school which was granted Specialist School status in 2005 .

Near Spilsby is Northcote Heavy Horse Centre .


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