Bourne
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.774, -0.339 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 12 20 |
| Population: | 13,961 |
| Dialling code: | 01778 |
Bourne sits in the district of South Kesteven in Lincolnshire, England, on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Fens. The town grew around the springs that feed the Bourne Eau, giving it a pleasantly green, riverside feel despite being in a largely agricultural landscape; its stone-built streets and regular markets reflect a long history as a local service centre for surrounding farms.
There are unmistakable historic and community threads to life in Bourne - a medieval abbey and traditional churches, independent shops and regular local events - while the nearby woods and country parks, including approaches to Grimsthorpe, make it a handy base for walking and cycling. The local economy blends farming, small-scale manufacturing and retail, with many residents also commuting to larger towns and cities in the region.
Postcode districts covering Bourne
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Corby 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Grantham 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Boston 19 miles30.5 km
- Wisbech 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Spalding 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Melton Mowbray 22.8 miles36.8 km
- March 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Stamford 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Sleaford 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bourne 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Market Deeping 6.4 miles10.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Bourne East Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Bourne Austerby Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Bourne Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Morton & Hanthorpe Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Bourne West Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Morton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Haconby Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Thurlby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Dunsby Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Toft with Lound and Manthorpe Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Baston Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Dole Wood Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Bourne
PE10 9DA, PE10 0PX, PE10 0WN, PE10 0ZG, PE10 9JF, PE10 9LB, PE10 9QP, PE10 0DS, PE10 9LF … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 41.5 miles66.8 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 56.1 miles90.3 km
- Spalding Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stamford Railway Station 10.5 miles16.9 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 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Burghley House Historic site 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Normanton Park Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 19.4 miles31.2 km