Heighington & Washingborough
Ward in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.211, -0.468 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 02 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
Heighington and Washingborough sit in the district of North Kesteven in Lincolnshire, England, a few miles east of Lincoln and within easy reach of Sleaford. Washingborough occupies a pleasant riverside setting on the banks of the River Witham, with meadows and waterside walks, while neighbouring Heighington lies on slightly higher ground and shows a mix of traditional cottages and more recent housing developments.
Both villages have medieval roots and several historic buildings, but modern life is shaped by agriculture, local small businesses, primary schools, village halls and active community clubs, with many people commuting into Lincoln. The surrounding fenland, river corridors and quiet lanes make the area popular for birdwatching, cycling and country walks, and village fetes and events help maintain a strong local social life.
Postcode districts covering Heighington & Washingborough
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 3.7 miles
- Grantham 21.9 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 16.9 miles
- Boston 24.5 miles
- Retford 21.1 miles
- Gainsborough 18.1 miles
- Sleaford 14.8 miles
- Louth 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Washingborough and Heighington Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Washingborough Parish 0.8 miles
- Branston Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Heighington Parish 1.3 miles
- Branston and Mere Parish 1.9 miles
- Cherry Willingham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Canwick Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Greetwell Parish 2.3 miles
- Fiskerton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Potterhanworth Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Abbey Ward 2.7 miles
- Park Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Heighington & Washingborough
LN4 1HA, LN4 1EJ, LN4 1TT, LN4 1EB, LN4 1BT, LN4 1GR, LN4 1HH, LN4 1FZ, LN4 2RJ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29 miles
- East Midlands Airport 44.3 miles
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Hykeham Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels in Heighington & Washingborough Ad
Schools in Heighington & Washingborough
- Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Primary
- Washingborough Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 3.1 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 9.4 miles
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 13.4 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 14.8 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 18 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 18.2 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.3 miles
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 19.9 miles