Spilsby is twinned with the mediaeval town of Fresnay sur Sarthe in the Pays de Loire region of France. The official twinning charter between the 2 towns was signed in 1988. Over the years many succesful visits have been made between Spilsby and Fresnay by sporting teams, musical groups and people interested in experiencing a different culture and making new friends.

Everyone who lives in Spilsby and the surrounding villages is very welcome to become involved in the 'Spilsby & District Twinning Association'. It doesn't matter whether or not you can speak any french or how young or old you are. All you need is a desire to have new experiences and make new friends. We regularly organise social/fundraising activities and visits between Spilsby & Fresnay.

Fresnay is also officially twinned with Bassum in northern Germany. For the last few years Spilsby has enjoyed an unofficial 'twinned' relationship with Bassum, with small groups from Spilsby visiting friends in Bassum, and a coach party from Bassum enjoying a weekend in Spilsby.

Fresnay sur Sarthe Website