Folkingham
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.887, -0.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 06 33 |
| Population: | 796 |
Folkingham is a small village and civil parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, set in rolling fen‑edge countryside between Sleaford and Bourne. The compact, stone‑built centre with a historic market place and the earthworks of a Norman motte give the place a distinctly medieval character, while surrounding farmland frames long rural views.
Architectural highlights include the medieval parish church and a number of listed Georgian houses, reflecting a history as a market settlement. Agriculture still underpins the local economy, complemented by small independent businesses, a couple of traditional pubs and an active community calendar of village events and fêtes that sustain a close‑knit social life.
Postcode districts covering Folkingham
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Lincoln 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Grantham 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Newark-on-Trent 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Boston 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Spalding 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Melton Mowbray 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Stamford 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Sleaford 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Bourne 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Market Deeping 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Oakham 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Folkingham Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Walcot near Folkingham Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Pickworth Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Aslackby and Laughton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Aslackby Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newton and Haceby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Threekingham Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Toller Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Billingborough Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pointon Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Osbournby Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Lenton Keisby and Osgodby Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Folkingham
NG34 0UE, NG34 0SQ, NG34 0SJ, NG34 0SA, NG34 0TY, NG34 0SF, NG34 0SP, NG34 0TG, NG34 0SB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 38.4 miles61.9 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 47.9 miles77.1 km
- Rauceby Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Sleaford Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Folkingham Ad
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Woodland Waters 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Wishing Well 7 miles11.3 km
- The Royal Oak 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Marquis of Granby 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Avenue Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
Local points of interest
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Burghley House Historic site 17 miles27.3 km
- Normanton Park Estate 19.5 miles31.4 km