Spilsby
Ward in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.172, 0.099 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 40 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01790 |
Spilsby sits on the eastern edge of East Lindsey in Lincolnshire, a compact market town with a recognisably historic centre and a strong connection to the surrounding countryside. Its streets, market place and parish church give a quietly traditional character, and the town acts as a gateway to the rolling chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that draws walkers and visitors to the area.
The local economy remains rooted in agriculture and small-scale retail and services, with a mix of independent shops, community facilities and seasonal tourism supporting the town. Social life is marked by market days, village shows and community events, and nearby wartime airfield remains such as RAF Spilsby add an historical layer that interests residents and visitors alike; good road links also make it a practical local centre for people travelling to places like Boston, Louth or Horncastle.
Postcode districts covering Spilsby
Most populated places nearby
- Boston 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Skegness 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Sleaford 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Louth 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Mablethorpe 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Mablethorpe and Sutton 12.3 miles19.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Spilsby Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Halton Holegate Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hundleby Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Partney Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Toynton All Saints Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Raithby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- East Keal Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Toynton St. Peter Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ashby with Scremby Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Great Steeping Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sausthorpe Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Mavis Enderby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Spilsby
PE23 5HG, PE23 5DY, PE23 5EP, PE23 5GD, PE23 5GA, PE23 5HN, PE23 5LE, PE23 5FB, PE23 5LG … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 50.4 miles81 km
- Norwich International Airport 60.1 miles96.6 km
- Thorpe Culvert Railway Station 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Wainfleet Railway Station 7.3 miles11.7 km
Hotels near Spilsby Ad
- Magpies Restaurant with Rooms 9 miles14.6 km
- The Admiral Rodney Hotel, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Southview Park Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- The Windmill 7 miles11.3 km
- The Bell Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Bull Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Premier Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Spilsby
- King Edward VI Academy Secondary
- The Eresby School, Spilsby Special
- Woodlands Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Greenfield Priory Historic site 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km