Kirton
Built-up area in Boston, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.931, -0.055 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 30 38 |
| Population: | 3,546 |
| Dialling code: | 01205 (Boston) |
Kirton in Boston is a large village and civil parish in the Borough of Boston, Lincolnshire, England, set on the edge of the flat, reclaimed landscape of The Fens. Its location amid extensive arable land has shaped a long agricultural history - drainage, market gardening and seed growing remain important - while being only a few miles from the town of Boston makes it a practical base for commuters.
Despite modern housing and light industry, the village retains a strong rural character with historic farmhouses, terraces and a cluster of local amenities such as shops, pubs, a primary school and community groups. Social life tends to revolve around village events and clubs, reflecting a mix of traditional farming families and newer residents who value the countryside setting with easy access to nearby towns and road links.
Postcode districts covering Kirton
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 23 miles37 km
- Grantham 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Boston 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Wisbech 20.5 miles33 km
- Spalding 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Skegness 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Sleaford 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Bourne 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Market Deeping 20.4 miles32.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirton and Frampton Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Frampton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Kirton End Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Wyberton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Sutterton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- St. Thomas' Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Algarkirk Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Staniland Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- West Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Five Village Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Boston Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Skirbeck Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Kirton
PE20 1FG, PE20 1GB, PE20 1EB, PE20 1DW, PE20 1DH, PE20 1AW, PE20 1QN, PE20 1AP, PE20 1HG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 53.5 miles86.2 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 54.8 miles88.1 km
- Boston Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hubberts Bridge Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Kirton Ad
- The Old Kings Head 0.3 miles0.4 km
- The Quayside Hotel and Bar 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Carpenters Arms 3.7 miles5.9 km
- No. Twenty Hotel & Bar 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Lord Grey Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Stanley Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Arundell Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolsnhire 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Boston West Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Supreme Inn 4.3 miles6.9 km
Schools in Kirton
- Kirton Primary School Primary
- Thomas Middlecott Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 20 miles32.1 km