Bourne
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, 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 miles22.2 km
- Corby 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Grantham 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Boston 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Wisbech 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Spalding 9.3 miles15 km
- Melton Mowbray 21.3 miles34.3 km
- March 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Stamford 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Sleaford 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Market Deeping 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Whittlesey 17.9 miles28.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bourne Austerby Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bourne West Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Thurlby Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bourne East Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Toft with Lound and Manthorpe Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Morton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Morton & Hanthorpe Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Edenham Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Dole Wood Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Haconby Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Witham on the Hill Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Baston Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Bourne
PE10 0DY, PE10 0WH, PE10 9LQ, PE10 0FW, PE10 9XE, PE10 9BZ, PE10 9LA, PE10 9HX, PE10 2AQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 40 miles64.4 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 55.9 miles89.9 km
- Stamford Railway Station 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Spalding Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
Hotels near Bourne Ad
- Black Horse 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Wishing Well 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Deeping Stage 6.8 miles11 km
- Crown Hotel Stamford 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The George Hotel of Stamford 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- William Cecil 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Woodlands Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cley Hall 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
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 miles6.1 km
- Burghley House Historic site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Normanton Park Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.5 miles23.4 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 18 miles29 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km