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Willoughby

Built-up area in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England

Coordinates:53.224, 0.199
OS grid ref:TF 46 71
Dialling code: 01790 (Spilsby)
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Willoughby in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England is a small, quietly attractive village on the fringes of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sits amid rolling agricultural land and traditional cottages, with easy road links to market towns such as Alford and the coastal resorts around Skegness.

Historically rooted in farming, the village still feels rural and community‑centred, with local events and a parish‑style way of life that many find appealing. Economically most households are connected to agriculture or commute to nearby towns, while the landscape and historic fabric draw walkers and those seeking a quieter side of county life.

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Transport links

  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 52.8 miles84.9 km
  • Norwich International Airport 58.9 miles94.8 km
  • Thorpe Culvert Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
  • Skegness Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km

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Schools in Willoughby

  • St Helena's C of E Primary Academy, Willoughby Primary

Local points of interest

  • Greenfield Priory Historic site 4.4 miles7 km
  • Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Legbourne Priory Historic site 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Revesby Abbey Historic site 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Louth Park Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.4 km
  • Stixwould Priory Historic site 18.8 miles30.2 km