Grainthorpe
Parish in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.45, 0.065 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 37 96 |
| Population: | 563 |
The village and civil parish of Grainthorpe sits in the district of East Lindsey on the flat, low-lying edge of Lincolnshire, close to the eastern coastline of England. The surrounding landscape is defined by reclaimed marshland and salt marshes with open skies and views towards the North Sea, giving it a distinctly coastal-fen character despite being a small inland settlement.
It is a quiet, largely agricultural community with traditional cottages and an historic parish church at its heart, and local life tends to revolve around farming, small rural enterprises and occasional community events. The parish reflects Lincolnshire's long history of land drainage and coastal defence, and attracts walkers and birdwatchers who appreciate the nearby coastal reserves and peaceful lanes rather than busy tourist facilities.
Postcode districts covering Grainthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Grimsby 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Cleethorpes 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Skegness 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Louth 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Mablethorpe 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Mablethorpe and Sutton 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Immingham 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Hedon 22.8 miles36.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Grainthorpe Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Marshchapel Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Conisholme Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Covenham St. Bartholomew Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Covenham St. Mary Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Marshchapel & Somercotes Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Fulstow Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Yarburgh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- North Somercotes Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- South Somercotes Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- North Cotes Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Alvingham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Grainthorpe
LN11 0NX, LN11 7BE, LN11 7JU, LN11 7JR, LN11 7JQ, LN11 0PA, LN11 7JW, LN11 7HA, LN11 7JD … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 44.1 miles70.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 71.8 miles115.6 km
- Ludborough Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- North Thoresby Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Grainthorpe Ad
- Hall Farm Hotel and Restaurant 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Beaumont Accommodation 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Kingsway Hotel. 8 miles12.9 km
- The Masons Arms 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Brackenborough Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Best Western Plus Kenwick Park Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Dolphin Rooms 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Pack Horse 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Dovedale Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Millfields Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Grainthorpe
- Grainthorpe Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Blundell Park Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 11 miles17.7 km
- Greenfield Priory Historic site 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 16.1 miles26 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles26 km