Tallington
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.665, -0.382 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 09 08 |
| Population: | 497 |
| Dialling code: | 01780 (Stamford) |
Tallington is a small village and civil parish in the district of South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, lying beside the River Welland a few miles east of the market town of Stamford. It sits close to major transport corridors - the East Coast Main Line runs nearby - so the village combines a quiet rural setting with easy links to larger towns.
Historically agricultural, Tallington saw significant gravel extraction in the 20th century; the former pits now form Tallington Lakes, a local leisure and watersports spot that has helped diversify the local economy. The village retains a strong community feel, with a mix of older buildings and more industrial and light‑industrial activity on its outskirts reflecting its evolving economic and social life.
Postcode districts covering Tallington
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Kettering 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Kettering Town 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Corby 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Grantham 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Wisbech 23 miles37 km
- Spalding 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Melton Mowbray 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Huntingdon 24 miles38.6 km
- March 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Stamford 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Sleaford 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- West Deeping Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Barholm and Stowe Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bainton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Casewick Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Uffington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Maxey Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Greatford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Barnack Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Helpston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Langtoft Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Braceborough and Wilsthorpe Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Ufford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Tallington
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 41.2 miles66.3 km
- Luton Airport 54.6 miles87.9 km
- Stamford Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Peterborough Railway Station 8.3 miles13.4 km
Hotels near Tallington Ad
- The George Hotel of Stamford 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Crown Hotel Stamford 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Deeping Stage 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Black Horse 3.6 miles5.9 km
- William Cecil 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Haycock Manor Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Thorpe Lodge Hotel 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Holiday Inn Express Peterborough 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
Local points of interest
- Burghley House Historic site 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 8.7 miles14 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 8.9 miles14.4 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Normanton Park Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.1 miles30.8 km