Washingborough and Heighington
Built-up area in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.216, -0.466 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 02 69 |
| Population: | 6,463 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
Washingborough is a pleasant riverside village on the banks of the River Witham, just outside Lincoln in the district of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. It has long been a commuter settlement for the city while keeping strong local character - towpath walks, a small marina and lock, traditional pubs and community events sit alongside evidence of much older settlement, making it a popular spot for walkers and families who value easy access to both countryside and city.
Heighington is a smaller, more agricultural village set in the rolling countryside of North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. It retains a strong rural identity with farming at its heart, a compact village core with stone houses and a parish church, and an active social life around the village hall and local clubs; good road links to Lincoln mean many residents combine country living with work or services in the city.
Postcode districts covering Washingborough and Heighington
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 3.7 miles6 km
- Grantham 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Newark-on-Trent 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Boston 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Retford 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Gainsborough 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Sleaford 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Louth 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Heighington & Washingborough Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Washingborough Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Heighington Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Branston Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cherry Willingham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Greetwell Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Branston and Mere Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fiskerton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Canwick Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- North Greetwell Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Abbey Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Reepham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Washingborough and Heighington
LN4 1DR, LN4 1ST, LN4 1BL, LN4 1RR, LN4 1QT, LN4 1UP, LN4 1HP, LN4 1TY, LN4 1RZ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 44.6 miles71.8 km
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Hykeham Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Washingborough and Heighington Ad
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Washingborough Hall Hotel 4 0.6 miles1 km
- The Rest Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Tower Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Exchequergate 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Charlotte House 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Castle Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Lincoln 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Washingborough and Heighington
- Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Primary
- Washingborough Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 18 miles29 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 19.9 miles32.1 km