Whaplode
Built-up area in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.801, -0.033 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 32 24 |
| Population: | 1,666 |
| Dialling code: | 01406 (Holbeach) |
Whaplode is a small village and civil parish in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, sitting in the distinctive flat, low-lying landscape of The Fens. The area is dominated by broad skies, straight drainage channels and intensive market gardening; much of the local economy revolves around vegetable and bulb growing, with residents also commuting to nearby towns such as Spalding and Boston for work and services.
The village retains a strong community feel with a parish church and village hall, a couple of pubs and a primary school, and its history is closely tied to centuries of land drainage and reclamation that shaped the fenland. Local life reflects that agricultural heritage and an interest in landscape and water management, while occasional community events and clubs keep social life active despite the village’s modest size.
Postcode districts covering Whaplode
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 18.3 miles
- King's Lynn 19.2 miles
- Boston 12 miles
- Wisbech 12.5 miles
- Spalding 5.2 miles
- March 18.1 miles
- Stamford 21.4 miles
- Sleaford 20.9 miles
- Bourne 14.5 miles
- Market Deeping 14.5 miles
- Whittlesey 17.4 miles
- Downham Market 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- The Moultons Parish 1.1 miles
- Moulton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Moulton Seas End Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Holbeach Town Ward 1.9 miles
- Holbeach Built-up area 2 miles
- Saracen's Head Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Weston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Moulton, Weston and Cowbit Ward 2.3 miles
- Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's Ward 3.4 miles
- Low Fulney Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Spalding St. Paul's Ward 4 miles
- Weston Hills Built-up area 4 miles
Example postcodes in Whaplode
PE12 6UP, PE12 6RS, PE12 6UD, PE12 6TT, PE12 6TQ, PE12 6UW, PE12 6UZ, PE12 6TW, PE12 6FH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 54.1 miles
- Norwich International Airport 55.7 miles
- Spalding Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Boston Railway Station 12.2 miles
Hotels near Whaplode Ad
- The Red Lion 1.8 miles
- The Mansion House Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- Woodhouse Farm Lodge 5 3.7 miles
- Woodlands Hotel 3 5 miles
- Riverside Inn 4.7 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Old Kings Head 8.8 miles
- Cley Hall 4 4.8 miles
- The Crown & Woolpack 6.6 miles
Schools in Whaplode
- Whaplode C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles
- Fengate Archaeological site 16.9 miles
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 18 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 18 miles
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 18.2 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 18.5 miles