Whaplode
Parish in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.752, -0.053 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 31 18 |
| Population: | 1,666 |
Whaplode is a low-lying village and civil parish in the district of South Holland, in Lincolnshire, England. Set in the drained Fenlands, the landscape is notably flat with an intricate pattern of drains and dykes; the parish lies within easy reach of Spalding and the coastal edge around The Wash, giving it a strong agricultural feel and wide skies typical of the area.
The local economy is dominated by arable farming and market gardening, rooted in centuries of fen reclamation and improved drainage; you’ll also find the usual village amenities such as a church with historic roots, a village hall, pubs and a small primary school that help sustain a close-knit rural community. Social life tends to revolve around agricultural seasons, local clubs and community events, while newer housing and commuting links mean some residents work in nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Whaplode
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 15 miles24.2 km
- King's Lynn 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Boston 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Wisbech 11 miles17.7 km
- Spalding 4.8 miles7.8 km
- March 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Stamford 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Sleaford 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bourne 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Market Deeping 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Whittlesey 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Downham Market 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Moulton Chapel Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Weston Hills Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- The Moultons Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Moulton, Weston and Cowbit Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Moulton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Cowbit Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Fleet Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Low Fulney Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Whaplode Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Whaplode Drove Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Spalding St. Mary's Ward 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Whaplode
PE12 6SN, PE12 6WE, PE12 6TU, PE12 6TF, PE6 0LR, PE12 8AY, PE12 6WQ, PE12 8AL, PE12 8AT … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 53.6 miles86.2 km
- Norwich International Airport 56.2 miles90.4 km
- Spalding Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
- Whittlesea Railway Station 14.2 miles22.9 km
Hotels near Whaplode Ad
- The Red Lion 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Mansion House Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Woodhouse Farm Lodge 5 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Woodlands Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cley Hall 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Riverside Inn 6.8 miles11 km
- The Crown & Woolpack 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Whaplode
- Shepeau Stow Primary School Primary
- Whaplode C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fengate Archaeological site 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.8 miles23.9 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Burghley House Historic site 18.4 miles29.5 km