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 miles
- Grantham 16.3 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 23 miles
- Boston 10.1 miles
- Spalding 14.8 miles
- Stamford 24.6 miles
- Sleaford 6 miles
- Bourne 15.9 miles
- Market Deeping 21.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Heckington Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Great Hale Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Heckington Rural Ward 1.5 miles
- Asgarby and Howell Parish 2 miles
- Little Hale Parish 2.3 miles
- Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme Ward 2.9 miles
- Helpringham Built-up area 3 miles
- Ewerby Built-up area 3 miles
- South Kyme Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Ewerby and Evedon Parish 3.6 miles
- Burton Pedwardine Parish 3.9 miles
- Scredington Parish 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Heckington
NG34 9TD, NG34 9SD, NG34 9NE, NG34 9TS, NG34 9RL, NG34 9RY, PE20 3QB, NG34 9QJ, NG34 9JS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 45.4 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 45.8 miles
- Heckington Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Swineshead Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Heckington Ad
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 3.1 miles
- Boston West Hotel 6.5 miles
- OYO 4 Sisters Inn 3 5 miles
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 5.1 miles
- Travelodge Sleaford 3 6.7 miles
- The Carre Arms Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.8 miles
- Supreme Inn Boston 6 miles
- Marquis of Granby 6 miles
- Cosy and Secluded Brook-side Lodge 2 6.8 miles
- The Leagate Inn 4 9.9 miles
Schools in Heckington
- Heckington St Andrew's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 4.5 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.2 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 15.4 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 16.4 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 19.5 miles