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 miles5.9 km
- Grantham 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Newark-on-Trent 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Boston 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Retford 21.1 miles34 km
- Gainsborough 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Sleaford 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Louth 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Washingborough and Heighington Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Washingborough Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Branston Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Heighington Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Branston and Mere Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cherry Willingham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Canwick Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Greetwell Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Fiskerton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Potterhanworth Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Abbey Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Park Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Heighington & Washingborough
LN4 1JT, LN4 1RX, LN4 1LD, LN4 1RG, LN4 1GE, LN4 1EU, LN4 1BB, LN4 1DE, LN4 1TE … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29 miles46.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 44.3 miles71.4 km
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Hykeham Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
Hotels near Heighington & Washingborough Ad
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Washingborough Hall Hotel 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The Rest Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Tower Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Exchequergate 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Charlotte House 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Castle Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Holiday Inn Lincoln 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Heighington & Washingborough
- Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Primary
- Washingborough Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 18 miles29 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 19.9 miles32 km