Glen
Ward in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.746, -0.485 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 02 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01778 (Bourne) |
Glen is an electoral ward in the district of South Kesteven in Lincolnshire, England, taking its name from the nearby River Glen. It covers a stretch of fen‑edge and rolling countryside dotted with small villages and hamlets and sits within the commuter hinterland of Grantham, combining rural character with links to nearby market towns.
Local life is shaped by agriculture, small local businesses and community institutions such as village halls and parish churches, and the ward contains a number of historic stone buildings that hint at a long agrarian past. Quiet lanes, conservation interests and easy access to market services make the area attractive to walkers and commuters alike, while local politics tend to focus on rural services, planning and the upkeep of amenities.
Postcode districts covering Glen
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Corby 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Grantham 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Boston 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Spalding 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Melton Mowbray 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Stamford 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Sleaford 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Bourne 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Market Deeping 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Whittlesey 19.9 miles32 km
- Oakham 11.3 miles18.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Little Bytham Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Careby Aunby and Holywell Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Witham on the Hill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Castle Bytham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Counthorpe and Creeton Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Carlby Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Toft with Lound and Manthorpe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pickworth Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Edenham Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Swinstead Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Essendine Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Castle Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Glen
NG33 4PX, NG33 4RT, PE9 4ED, PE9 4LZ, PE9 4NH, NG33 4QY, PE9 4EB, NG33 4RX, NG33 4RR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 35.7 miles57.5 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 55.2 miles88.9 km
- Stamford Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Oakham Railway Station 11.6 miles18.7 km
Hotels near Glen Ad
- Crown Hotel Stamford 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The George Hotel of Stamford 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Black Horse 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Greetham Valley Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- William Cecil 4 6.9 miles11 km
- The Wishing Well 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Deeping Stage 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Barnsdale, Rutland 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Hambleton Hall 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Glen
- Bythams Primary School Primary
- Witham Hall School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burghley House Historic site 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Normanton Park Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 16.2 miles26 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 18.5 miles29.8 km