West Willoughby
Built-up area in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.967, -0.549 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 97 42 |
West Willoughby is a small, quiet hamlet in the rural district of North Kesteven in Lincolnshire, England. It sits among the county’s patchwork of arable fields, hedgerows and country lanes, and is made up largely of farmsteads and scattered cottages rather than a compact village centre.
Its character is shaped by agriculture and the parish networks of the area: historic field patterns and older farm buildings hint at medieval and post‑medieval roots, while contemporary life centres on farming, countryside recreation and relying on nearby larger villages and towns for services and social events such as parish fêtes and church activities. The setting makes it popular with walkers and those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle, with many residents commuting to work in surrounding towns.
Postcode districts covering West Willoughby
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 17.6 miles28.3 km
- West Bridgford 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Grantham 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Boston 21.7 miles35 km
- Arnold 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Spalding 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Melton Mowbray 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Stamford 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Sleaford 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Bourne 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Market Deeping 22 miles35.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ancaster Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wilsford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Syston Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Honington Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Culverthorpe and Kelby Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Peascliffe & Ridgeway Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Heydour Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Welby Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Barkston Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Carlton Scroop Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- South Rauceby Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Belton and Manthorpe Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in West Willoughby
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 33.8 miles54.4 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 40.2 miles64.7 km
- Ancaster Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rauceby Railway Station 4.1 miles6.5 km
Hotels near West Willoughby Ad
- Woodland Waters 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 6.2 miles10 km
- Marquis of Granby 6.2 miles10 km
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Avenue Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 16 miles25.8 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 17 miles27.3 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 19.2 miles30.9 km