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 miles
- Grantham 14.9 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 21.9 miles
- Boston 11.4 miles
- Spalding 14.9 miles
- Stamford 23.7 miles
- Sleaford 4.8 miles
- Bourne 15.1 miles
- Market Deeping 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heckington Rural Ward 0.5 miles
- Great Hale Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Asgarby and Howell Parish 1.4 miles
- Little Hale Parish 1.8 miles
- Helpringham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Ewerby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Burton Pedwardine Parish 2.5 miles
- Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme Ward 2.7 miles
- Ewerby and Evedon Parish 3.1 miles
- Scredington Parish 3.1 miles
- Kirkby la Thorpe Parish 3.4 miles
- Swaton Parish 4 miles
Example postcodes in Heckington
NG34 9QZ, NG34 9JG, NG34 9GW, NG34 9WX, NG34 9SB, NG34 9WJ, NG34 9RB, NG34 9RF, NG34 9UW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 44 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 45.2 miles
- Heckington Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Sleaford Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Heckington Ad
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 2.4 miles
- The Royal Oak 0.5 miles
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 4.6 miles
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 4.7 miles
- Marquis of Granby 4.7 miles
- Boston West Hotel 3 7.7 miles
Schools in Heckington
- Heckington St Andrew's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 4 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 7 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.8 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 16.6 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 19.2 miles