Bourne
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, PE10, England
| Coordinates: | 52.767, -0.377 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 09 20 |
| Population: | 13,961 |
| Dialling code: | 01778 |
Bourne in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England is a compact market town that grew up around a series of springs - the "bourne" that gives the town its name. It has medieval roots and a notable church and monastic site in Bourne Abbey, and sits on the edge of the Fenland with nearby areas of attractive ancient woodland such as Bourne Woods.
Traditionally a centre for the surrounding agricultural hinterland, Bourne still functions as a local market and service town, with a mix of farming-related trade, light industry and commuting households. The town retains a lively community feel with small businesses, local clubs and regular community events that reflect its long history and rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Bourne
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 13.8 miles
- Corby 23.2 miles
- Grantham 14.8 miles
- Boston 20.5 miles
- Wisbech 23.8 miles
- Spalding 9.3 miles
- Melton Mowbray 21.3 miles
- March 24.6 miles
- Stamford 8.9 miles
- Sleaford 16.1 miles
- Market Deeping 6.3 miles
- Whittlesey 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bourne Austerby Ward 0.8 miles
- Bourne West Ward 1 mile
- Thurlby Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bourne East Ward 2.2 miles
- Toft with Lound and Manthorpe Parish 2.3 miles
- Morton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Morton & Hanthorpe Parish 2.9 miles
- Edenham Parish 3.1 miles
- Dole Wood Ward 3.3 miles
- Haconby Parish 3.4 miles
- Witham on the Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Baston Built-up area 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Bourne
PE10 9LH, PE10 2AB, PE10 9UA, PE10 9RH, PE10 9YH, PE10 0FF, PE10 0FT, PE10 9AR, PE10 9LJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 40 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 55.9 miles
- Stamford Railway Station 9.3 miles
- Spalding Railway Station 9.3 miles
Hotels near Bourne Ad
- Black Horse 3.9 miles
- Crown Hotel Stamford 4 9 miles
- The George Hotel of Stamford 4 9.1 miles
- The Deeping Stage 6.8 miles
- William Cecil 4 9.3 miles
- Woodlands Hotel 3 9.6 miles
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 9.5 miles
- Cley Hall 4 9.8 miles
Schools in Bourne
- Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Bourne Academy Secondary
- Bourne Elsea Park C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Bourne Grammar School Secondary
- Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Primary
- Willoughby Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 3.8 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 9.1 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 13.6 miles
- Fengate Archaeological site 14.3 miles
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.5 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 16.9 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 18 miles
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 18.3 miles