Folkingham
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.888, -0.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 07 33 |
| Population: | 796 |
Folkingham is a small historic village and civil parish in the district of South Kesteven, in Lincolnshire, England. It sits in rolling agricultural countryside and retains a compact market place, a conspicuous Norman motte and other medieval earthworks, reflecting its long history (it is recorded in the Domesday Book and once gave its name to a local hundred/wapentake). The centre is characterised by stone and Georgian buildings and a parish church with a prominent tower, marking its former role as a local market town.
Today Folkingham remains a lively village with a close-knit community, local pubs, a village hall and shops serving the surrounding farming hinterland; agriculture still underpins much of the local economy while some residents commute to larger towns. Community clubs and events, together with the conservation of its historic centre, make it popular with walkers and those interested in rural Lincolnshire heritage.
Postcode districts covering Folkingham
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Lincoln 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Grantham 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Newark-on-Trent 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Boston 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Spalding 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Melton Mowbray 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Stamford 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Sleaford 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Bourne 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Market Deeping 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Oakham 19.7 miles31.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Walcot near Folkingham Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pickworth Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Aslackby and Laughton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Aslackby Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Newton and Haceby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Threekingham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Toller Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Osbournby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Billingborough Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pointon Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Lenton Keisby and Osgodby Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Horbling Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Folkingham
NG34 0SJ, NG34 0TP, NG34 0SF, NG34 0SL, NG34 0UE, NG34 0SD, NG34 0SW, NG34 0SB, NG34 0SP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 38.5 miles61.9 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 47.8 miles77 km
- Rauceby Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
- Sleaford Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
Hotels near Folkingham Ad
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Woodland Waters 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Royal Oak 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Marquis of Granby 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Wishing Well 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- The Avenue Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
Local points of interest
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Burghley House Historic site 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Normanton Park Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km