Dunston
Built-up area in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.153, -0.409 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 06 62 |
| Population: | 770 |
| Dialling code: | 01526 (Martin) |
Dunston is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of North Kesteven, in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Set amid gently rolling farmland, it retains a predominantly agricultural character with a mix of traditional cottages and working farmsteads rather than large commercial centres.
The village has historic roots visible in its older buildings and parish life, and it functions as a quiet, close‑knit community with occasional local events and village facilities rather than a bustling high street. Its location in central Lincolnshire means it is within easy reach of larger towns and cities such as Lincoln and Sleaford, making it popular with people seeking rural living while commuting for work or amenities.
Postcode districts covering Dunston
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Grantham 19.2 miles31 km
- Newark-on-Trent 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Boston 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Retford 25 miles40.2 km
- Gainsborough 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Sleaford 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Louth 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Metheringham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Nocton Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Metheringham Rural Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Blankney Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Potterhanworth Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Potter Hanworth Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Scopwick Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Branston and Mere Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Martin Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Ashby de la Launde Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Rowston Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Branston Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Dunston
LN4 2EU, LN4 2EW, LN4 2EX, LN4 2ER, LN4 2EH, LN4 2EJ, LN4 2HB, LN4 2ET, LN4 2HJ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 33.5 miles53.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 44.2 miles71.1 km
- Metheringham Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Dunston Ad
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Washingborough Hall Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Rest Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Tower Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Exchequergate 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Dower House Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 7.7 miles12.5 km
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Petwood Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Charlotte House 7.9 miles12.8 km
Schools in Dunston
- Dunston St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 15 miles24.2 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 19.4 miles31.2 km