Foston
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.979, -0.725 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 85 43 |
| Dialling code: | 01476 (Grantham) |
Foston is a small, largely agricultural parish in the district of South Kesteven, in rural Lincolnshire, England. It sits in gently rolling arable countryside not far from Grantham, with the A1 providing a convenient transport link to larger towns while the landscape remains dominated by hedged fields, farmsteads and the characteristic signs of historic ridge-and-furrow cultivation.
The settlement has medieval roots and retains a handful of historic buildings and a parish church at its heart, reflecting its long village identity. Local life is quiet and community-focused, centred on farming and small-scale enterprises, with many residents commuting to nearby centres for work; occasional village events and the parish council help maintain a close-knit social scene.
Postcode districts covering Foston
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Mansfield 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Lincoln 18.2 miles29.3 km
- West Bridgford 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Long Eaton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 24.9 miles40 km
- Grantham 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ilkeston 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Arnold 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Hucknall 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield 23.3 miles37.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Foston Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Long Bennington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Viking Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Westborough and Dry Doddington Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Allington Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Marston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hougham Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Normanton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sedgebrook Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Staunton Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Kilvington Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Claypole Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Foston
NG32 2FX, NG32 2JY, NG32 2JX, NG32 2LD, NG32 2LF, NG32 2JW, NG32 2LB, NG32 2JR, NG32 2JP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 27.1 miles43.7 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.6 miles58.9 km
- Bottesford Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Elton and Orston Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Foston Ad
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Woodland Waters 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 1.9 miles3 km
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Avenue Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- No.31 Castle Gate 7.6 miles12.3 km
Local points of interest
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16 miles25.8 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.8 km
- City Ground Stadium 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 18.8 miles30.2 km