The Sessions House

The Sessions House

Constructed in 1843, this imposing Gothic Revival structure was designed by architect Charles Kirk and built at a cost of £6,000. Its design features a symmetrical main frontage with five bays facing the Sheep Market, flanked by two crenellated towers. The central section includes an arched doorway and a large tri-partite mullioned window on the first floor, all adorned with intricate traceried panels. The towers are surmounted by crenelated parapets, adding to the building's castle-like appearance. (en.wikipedia.org)

For nearly 150 years, the building served as the primary courthouse for the south of Parts of Holland, dispensing justice within its walls. In 2012, it was declared no longer fit for purpose, and magistrates' court hearings were transferred to Boston. (en.wikipedia.org)

In 2016, the building was acquired by food production specialists Oliver and Dorota Sneath, who initiated works to convert it into a mix of residential accommodation and leisure space. The original courtroom retains many of its Victorian features, while the former magistrate's room has been transformed into a stately home-style gallery space. The second courtroom now operates as a modern, tropical-themed bar. The former clerk's office has been redesigned as a chinoiserie-style library, housing historic artefacts from China and Japan. Additionally, the building's two turret file storage rooms have been renovated into bridal dressing suites: "The Camellia" and "The Evermore". The building is licensed for outdoor and indoor weddings and civil partnership ceremonies. (en.wikipedia.org)

The Sessions House is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance. Its transformation from a courthouse to a vibrant venue for weddings, corporate events, and cultural activities has breathed new life into this historic landmark, ensuring its continued presence in the heart of Spalding. (en.wikipedia.org)