Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap
Parish in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.042, -0.482 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 01 50 |
| Population: | 1,372 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
The small rural parish centred on Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap sits in the rolling arable landscape of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. The trio of villages and hamlets are surrounded by farmland and copses, with quiet lanes and surviving earthworks that hint at medieval settlement patterns, and the area feels comfortably remote while still being within easy reach of Sleaford and the city of Lincoln.
The locality combines a strong agricultural economy with a notable modern presence in the form of RAF College Cranwell, which gives the place a distinctive military and training character alongside village life. Community activities tend to revolve around village halls, local clubs and seasonal events, and Byard's Leap adds a dash of local folklore with the tale that gave the hamlet its name, making the parish a mix of history, working countryside and close‑knit social life.
Postcode districts covering Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 12.8 miles
- Grantham 11.2 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 13.6 miles
- Boston 19.5 miles
- Spalding 22.4 miles
- Sleaford 4.2 miles
- Bourne 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cranwell Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Brauncewell Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Byard's Leap Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Roxholm Parish 2.2 miles
- North Rauceby Parish 2.3 miles
- Leasingham Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange Parish 2.7 miles
- Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford Ward 2.8 miles
- Ashby de la Launde and Bloxholm Parish 3.2 miles
- South Rauceby Parish 3.4 miles
- Sleaford Westholme Ward 3.6 miles
- Sleaford Holdingham Ward 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap
NG34 8EE, NG34 8XA, NG34 8XE, NG34 8DL, NG34 8HB, NG34 8DZ, NG34 8RH, NG34 8RW, NG34 8NT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 38.1 miles
- Rauceby Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Ruskington Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels near Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap Ad
- Travelodge Sleaford 3 3.2 miles
- Cosy and Secluded Brook-side Lodge 2 3.5 miles
- The Carre Arms Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.5 miles
- Marquis of Granby 4.1 miles
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 6.7 miles
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.1 miles
- Red Lion Dunston 4 8.3 miles
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 8.1 miles
- The Red Lion 3 8.3 miles
- OYO 4 Sisters Inn 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap
- Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 5.6 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 12.4 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.5 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 16.4 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 18.1 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.1 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 19.4 miles