Branston
Ward in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.195, -0.427 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 05 67 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
Branston sits a few miles south of Lincoln in the district of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, and is a mix of village centre and surrounding farmland. The area is typical of central Lincolnshire with flat arable fields and pockets of older stone and brick housing, and it includes a few notable landmarks such as the converted country house known locally as Branston Hall and a village church that hints at medieval roots.
Socially and economically the community combines agriculture with commuter living for nearby Lincoln, supported by village shops, a school and active local clubs and societies that give it a strong community feel. Historically the settlement grew from a farming base and has quietly expanded in recent decades, balancing conservation of its rural character with modest housing and small business development.
Postcode districts covering Branston
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 5.6 miles9 km
- Grantham 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Boston 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Retford 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Gainsborough 20 miles32.2 km
- Sleaford 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Louth 21.4 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Branston and Mere Parish 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Potterhanworth Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Heighington Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Potter Hanworth Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Heighington & Washingborough Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Nocton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Washingborough Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Branston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Washingborough and Heighington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Fiskerton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Dunston Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Cherry Willingham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Branston
LN4 1LJ, LN4 1FT, LN4 2GX, LN4 2HX, LN4 2DT, LN4 1FD, LN4 1LP, LN4 1NL, LN4 1JF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 31 miles49.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 45.1 miles72.6 km
- Metheringham Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Branston Ad
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Washingborough Hall Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Rest Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Tower Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Exchequergate 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Charlotte House 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Castle Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holiday Inn Lincoln 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
Schools in Branston
- Branston C of E Infant Academy Primary
- Branston Community Academy Secondary
- Branston Junior Academy Primary
- The Potterhanworth C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 16.1 miles26 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 18 miles29 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 19.4 miles31.2 km