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Bourne

Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England

Coordinates:52.774, -0.339
OS grid ref:TF 12 20
Population:13,961
Dialling code: 01778
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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.

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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

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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