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 miles
- Mansfield 23 miles
- Lincoln 7.3 miles
- West Bridgford 24.8 miles
- Grantham 15.1 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 7.9 miles
- Worksop 23.2 miles
- Arnold 21.9 miles
- Hucknall 24.6 miles
- Retford 18.3 miles
- Gainsborough 19.5 miles
- Mansfield Woodhouse 23 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bassingham Rural Ward 1.2 miles
- Carlton-le-Moorland Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Thurlby Parish 1.4 miles
- Witham St. Hughs Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Aubourn with Haddington Parish 1.9 miles
- Norton Disney Parish 2.3 miles
- Witham St. Hughs & Swinderby Ward 2.5 miles
- Stapleford Parish 2.8 miles
- Swinderby Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Morton Hall Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Navenby & Brant Broughton Ward 3.4 miles
- Hykeham Fosse Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Bassingham
LN5 9HE, LN5 9LL, LN5 9LA, LN5 9LN, LN5 9HG, LN5 9EY, LN5 9LW, LN5 9JU, LN5 9JR … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 28.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 35.3 miles
- Swinderby Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Collingham Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Bassingham Ad
- Duke William Hotel 4 8.5 miles
- Damon’s Hotel 4 5.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 7.6 miles
- Best Western Plus Bentley Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- Pride of Lincoln 3 5 miles
- Travelodge Lincoln Thorpe on the Hill 3 3.4 miles
- Garner Hotel Lincoln 2 5.1 miles
- Huckleberrys Bar and Grill 3 8.1 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln 4 7.9 miles
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 8.4 miles
Schools in Bassingham
- Bassingham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 7.4 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 9.7 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 13.8 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 16.2 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 16.6 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 16.8 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 18.6 miles
- Clumber House Estate 19.6 miles