Bassingham
Built-up area in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.129, -0.639 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 91 59 |
| Population: | 1,425 |
Bassingham in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England is a small rural village a few miles south of Lincoln, sited beside the River Witham. It occupies low-lying fen and arable countryside, which gives it easy riverside walks, a variety of birdlife and a strongly agricultural character visible in the surrounding landscape.
The village combines historic buildings, including a historic parish church and traditional cottages, with everyday amenities such as a village hall, primary school and a pub. Agriculture remains important locally, but many residents commute to nearby towns; an active community spirit is evident in clubs, seasonal events and recreational facilities that help keep village life lively.
Postcode districts covering Bassingham
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Mansfield 23 miles37 km
- Lincoln 7.3 miles11.8 km
- West Bridgford 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Grantham 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Newark-on-Trent 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Worksop 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Arnold 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Hucknall 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Retford 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Gainsborough 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse 23 miles37 km
Neighbouring places
- Bassingham Rural Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Carlton-le-Moorland Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Thurlby Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Witham St. Hughs Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aubourn with Haddington Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Norton Disney Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Witham St. Hughs & Swinderby Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stapleford Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Swinderby Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Morton Hall Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Navenby & Brant Broughton Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hykeham Fosse Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Bassingham
LN5 9LA, LN5 9NS, LN5 9JR, LN5 9EY, LN5 9JZ, LN5 9LW, LN5 9HD, LN5 9JP, LN5 9JX … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 28.7 miles46.2 km
- East Midlands Airport 35.3 miles56.8 km
- Swinderby Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Collingham Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Schools in Bassingham
- Bassingham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles19 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Clumber House Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km