Denton
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.884, -0.711 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 86 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01476 (Grantham) |
Denton is a small village in the district of South Kesteven, in Lincolnshire, England, lying in the gently rolling arable countryside of southern Lincolnshire and within easy reach of market towns such as Grantham and Stamford. It retains a quiet rural character, with narrow lanes, traditional stone and brick cottages and surrounding farmland that typifies the area.
The village has historic roots reflected in its older buildings and a parish church, and agriculture has long been central to the local economy, though many residents now commute to nearby towns for work. Social life is typically village-centred, with a small community using local amenities and occasional events to maintain a close-knit feel while still being within reach of regional services and transport links.
Postcode districts covering Denton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Nottingham 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Lincoln 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Loughborough 22.9 miles36.9 km
- West Bridgford 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Long Eaton 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Grantham 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 13.7 miles22 km
- Arnold 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Spalding 24.2 miles39 km
- Hucknall 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Melton Mowbray 10.9 miles17.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Harlaxton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Wyville cum Hungerton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Woolsthorpe By Belvoir Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barrowby Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Belvoir Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Grantham Earlesfield Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Grantham Springfield Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Croxton Kerrial Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Grantham Barrowby Gate Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Little Ponton and Stroxton Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sedgebrook Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Grantham Arnoldfield Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Denton
NG32 1JW, NG32 1JP, NG32 1LH, NG32 1LJ, NG32 1JS, NG32 1JN, NG32 1LB, NG32 1LP, NG32 1LG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 26 miles41.8 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 43.1 miles69.3 km
- Grantham Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bottesford Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
Hotels near Denton Ad
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Avenue Hotel 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Woodland Waters 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Denton
- Denton C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Normanton Park Estate 17.7 miles28.6 km
- City Ground Stadium 18 miles28.9 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.2 miles31 km
- Burghley House Historic site 19.9 miles32 km