Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's
Ward in South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.752, -0.039 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 32 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01406 (Holbeach) |
Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's sit in the flat, drained fenlands of the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England, an area defined by long views, networks of dykes and drains and a strong agricultural character. They lie within easy reach of market towns such as Spalding and the coastal margins of The Wash, so the landscape and local economy are shaped by arable farming, bulb and vegetable growing and the seasonal rhythms of harvest and distribution.
Despite their rural quietness, the villages have active local life - village halls, parish churches and small businesses - and a visible legacy of land‑drainage and rural industry in pumping stations and straight roads. Historic farmsteads and community events keep a strong sense of place, while many residents commute to nearby towns like Boston for wider services and employment.
Postcode districts covering Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 15.4 miles24.7 km
- King's Lynn 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Boston 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Wisbech 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Spalding 5.4 miles8.6 km
- March 15 miles24.1 km
- Stamford 19.9 miles32 km
- Sleaford 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bourne 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Market Deeping 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Whittlesey 14 miles22.6 km
- Downham Market 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Moulton Chapel Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Fleet Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Moultons Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Weston Hills Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Moulton, Weston and Cowbit Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Moulton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Whaplode Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Whaplode Drove Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cowbit Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Low Fulney Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Saints Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Holbeach Drove Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's
PE12 6UJ, PE12 6US, PE12 6TH, PE12 6SD, PE12 0PS, PE12 6RP, PE12 0TU, PE12 0PT, PE12 8QQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 54.1 miles87.1 km
- Norwich International Airport 55.6 miles89.4 km
- Spalding Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
- March Railway Station 14.3 miles23.1 km
Hotels in Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's Ad
Schools in Whaplode and Holbeach St. John's
- Shepeau Stow Primary School Primary
- Whaplode C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fengate Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 15.2 miles24.4 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Burghley House Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km