Allington
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.953, -0.729 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 85 40 |
| Population: | 586 |
| Dialling code: | 01476 (Grantham) |
Allington is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of South Kesteven, county of Lincolnshire, England. It sits amid gently rolling arable countryside and narrow lanes, with a compact historic core of traditional cottages and farm buildings that speak to its long agricultural character.
With medieval roots and a number of listed buildings, the parish has retained a quiet, close‑knit community feel; farming remains important while many residents commute to larger market towns nearby. Local life centres on village events and the parish church and hall, and the surrounding landscape is valued for its tranquillity and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Allington
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Mansfield 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Lincoln 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Loughborough 24.4 miles39.2 km
- West Bridgford 16.8 miles27 km
- Long Eaton 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Grantham 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ilkeston 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Arnold 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Hucknall 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Allington Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Sedgebrook Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Foston Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Muston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Normanton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Great Gonerby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Marston Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bottesford Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Long Bennington Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Barrowby Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hougham Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Grantham Arnoldfield Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Allington
NG32 2ED, NG32 2FJ, NG32 2FP, NG32 2EA, NG32 2DN, NG32 2DT, NG32 2DH, NG32 2FW, NG32 2FS … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 26.4 miles42.4 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 38.3 miles61.6 km
- Bottesford Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Grantham Railway Station 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Allington Ad
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Woodland Waters 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Avenue Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 9.3 miles15 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- No.31 Castle Gate 9.2 miles14.9 km
Schools in Allington
- Allington with Sedgebrook C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16.7 miles26.8 km
- City Ground Stadium 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 17 miles27.4 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 17.4 miles28 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 19.9 miles32 km