Heckington
Built-up area in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.981, -0.301 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 14 43 |
| Population: | 3,823 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
Heckington is a large village and civil parish in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. Set in the flat, fertile fenland typical of the county, the village retains a rural character amid arable farmland and drainage ditches, yet lies within easy reach of nearby market towns such as Sleaford.
The village is best known for the distinctive Heckington Windmill, the only surviving eight‑sailed windmill in the United Kingdom, which has been restored and is a focal point for visitors and local heritage events. Local life revolves around farming, small businesses and a strong community scene - annual agricultural shows, village clubs and basic amenities like a primary school and shops - with many residents also commuting to larger towns for work.
Postcode districts covering Heckington
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Grantham 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Newark-on-Trent 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Boston 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Spalding 14.9 miles24 km
- Stamford 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Sleaford 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Bourne 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Market Deeping 20.7 miles33.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Heckington Rural Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Great Hale Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Asgarby and Howell Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Little Hale Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Helpringham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ewerby Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Burton Pedwardine Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ewerby and Evedon Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Scredington Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Kirkby la Thorpe Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Swaton Parish 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Heckington
NG34 9SD, NG34 9TF, NG34 9RR, NG34 9SF, NG34 9UQ, NG34 9QS, NG34 9RQ, NG34 9JP, NG34 9RE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 44 miles70.8 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 45.2 miles72.8 km
- Heckington Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Sleaford Railway Station 4.6 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Heckington Ad
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Royal Oak 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Marquis of Granby 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Supreme Inn 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Boston West Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Heckington
- Heckington St Andrew's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 7 miles11.2 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 19.2 miles30.9 km