Heckington
Parish in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.987, -0.269 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 16 44 |
| Population: | 3,823 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
Heckington is a village and civil parish in the district of North Kesteven, set in rural central Lincolnshire, England. It sits in a largely agricultural landscape on the edge of the fenlands and has the feel of a working farming community with small local businesses, a village hall and a tight‑knit social life typical of Lincolnshire villages.
The parish is best known for its striking 19th‑century windmill, the only eight‑sailed stone tower mill in the country, which survives as a working mill and museum and acts as the community’s cultural focal point. Aside from the mill, Heckington combines agricultural and commuter influences, with regular local events such as the annual agricultural show and community activities centred on the church and village amenities.
Postcode districts covering Heckington
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Grantham 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Newark-on-Trent 23 miles37.1 km
- Boston 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Spalding 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Stamford 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Sleaford 6 miles9.7 km
- Bourne 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Market Deeping 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Heckington Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Great Hale Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Heckington Rural Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Asgarby and Howell Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Little Hale Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Helpringham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Ewerby Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- South Kyme Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ewerby and Evedon Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Burton Pedwardine Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Scredington Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Heckington
NG34 9WB, NG34 9SE, NG34 9TF, NG34 9XE, NG34 9XP, NG34 9RL, NG34 9RP, NG34 9SD, NG34 9QZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 45.4 miles73.1 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 45.8 miles73.7 km
- Heckington Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Swineshead Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels near Heckington Ad
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Royal Oak 1 mile1.6 km
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Marquis of Granby 6 miles9.6 km
- Boston West Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Supreme Inn 6 miles9.7 km
- The Old Kings Head 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Heckington
- Heckington St Andrew's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 19.5 miles31.5 km