Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme
Ward in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.019, -0.315 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 13 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
The ward centred on Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme sits in the largely agricultural district of North Kesteven in Lincolnshire, England. South Kyme lies on the banks of the River Slea and is dominated by the striking remnants of Kyme Tower, a visible reminder of its medieval past, while Kirkby la Thorpe features a traditional parish church, stone cottages and classic Lincolnshire lanes.
Local life is rural and community‑focused, with farming still important economically but many residents commuting to nearby Sleaford or Lincoln for work; village halls, clubs and occasional fetes sustain a strong sense of place. The mix of waterways, historic buildings and quiet lanes makes the area popular with walkers and anyone interested in Lincolnshire history and countryside living.
Postcode districts covering Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 17.2 miles
- Grantham 15.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 20.7 miles
- Boston 12.4 miles
- Spalding 17.5 miles
- Sleaford 4.3 miles
- Bourne 17.6 miles
- Market Deeping 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ewerby Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ewerby and Evedon Parish 0.9 miles
- Asgarby and Howell Parish 1.3 miles
- Anwick Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Heckington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- South Kyme Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Kirkby la Thorpe Parish 3 miles
- North Kyme Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Heckington Rural Ward 3.2 miles
- Great Hale Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Ruskington Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Burton Pedwardine Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme
NG34 7ZJ, NG34 9SY, NG34 7JH, NG34 9SP, NG34 9PL, NG34 7FY, LN4 4AF, NG34 9NN, NG34 7FN … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 42.9 miles
- East Midlands Airport 44.1 miles
- Heckington Railway Station 3 miles
- Ruskington Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme Ad
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 0.8 miles
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- The Royal Oak 2.9 miles
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 4.2 miles
- Marquis of Granby 4.2 miles
- Boston West Hotel 3 8.8 miles
Schools in Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme
- The Kirkby-la-Thorpe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 1.6 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 11.4 miles
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 15.5 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 16.7 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles