Holbeach
Parish in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.775, 0.024 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 36 21 |
| Population: | 7,914 |
| Dialling code: | 01406 |
Holbeach is a large fenland parish in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England, lying on low-lying reclaimed land a few miles from The Wash. The landscape is characteristically flat and open, with peat and silt soils serviced by a network of drains, dykes and pumping stations; much of the area, particularly Holbeach Marsh, is given over to intensive arable and horticultural farming, notably vegetables, potatoes and cereals.
The settlement grew around a market and parish church from medieval times and today mixes historic buildings with Victorian and more recent development. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture and food-related trades, while community life centres on village halls, clubs and annual agricultural events; many people also commute to nearby towns such as Spalding. The long history of drainage and land reclamation gives the place a strong local identity tied to the wider The Fens landscape.
Postcode districts covering Holbeach
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 18.3 miles29.4 km
- King's Lynn 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Boston 14 miles22.5 km
- Wisbech 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Spalding 7.5 miles12.1 km
- March 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Stamford 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Sleaford 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Bourne 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Market Deeping 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Whittlesey 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Downham Market 19 miles30.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Fleet Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Holbeach Town Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Holbeach Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fleet Hargate Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gedney Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sutton St. James Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Whaplode Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- The Moultons Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Saracen's Head Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Moulton Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Gedney Dyke Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Holbeach
PE12 8RP, PE12 8SB, PE12 8LR, PE12 8ER, PE12 7DE, PE12 8PP, PE12 8EX, PE12 0PS, PE12 7QZ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 53.1 miles85.5 km
- East Midlands Airport 56.6 miles91.1 km
- Spalding Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Boston Railway Station 14.2 miles22.9 km
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Schools in Holbeach
- Holbeach Primary Academy Primary
- The Holbeach St Mark's C of E Primary School Primary
- The Holbeach William Stukeley C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- University Academy Holbeach Secondary
Local points of interest
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 18 miles29 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 19 miles30.6 km