Woolsthorpe By Belvoir
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.903, -0.752 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 84 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01476 (Grantham) |
Woolsthorpe by Belvoir is a small, rural parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, set in the gentle, agricultural landscape of the Vale of Belvoir and close to the county boundary with Leicestershire. Overlooked by Belvoir Castle, the village is characterised by stone cottages, winding lanes and wide countryside views that are typical of this part of the Midlands.
Local life is largely agricultural, with farms and equestrian activity shaping the economy and a tight-knit social scene centred on the parish church and village events; the nearby castle and estate bring a modest amount of tourism and seasonal work. Its rural tranquillity sits within easy reach of market towns such as Grantham and Melton Mowbray, so many residents combine countryside living with commuting for services and employment.
Postcode districts covering Woolsthorpe By Belvoir
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 24.5 miles
- Nottingham 18.1 miles
- Mansfield 24.8 miles
- Lincoln 23.5 miles
- Loughborough 21.9 miles
- West Bridgford 15.8 miles
- Long Eaton 22.4 miles
- Grantham 4.7 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 12 miles
- Ilkeston 23.8 miles
- Arnold 16.8 miles
- Hucknall 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Belvoir Parish 1.3 miles
- Muston Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Denton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Sedgebrook Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Barrowby Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Harlaxton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Bottesford Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Croxton Kerrial Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Redmile Parish 3.5 miles
- Allington Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Grantham Earlesfield Ward 3.8 miles
- Wyville cum Hungerton Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Woolsthorpe By Belvoir
NG32 1NF, NG32 2HD, NG32 1PJ, NG32 1NL, NG32 1LZ, NG32 1LX, NG32 1NA, NG32 1NG, NG32 1NN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 24.5 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 41.3 miles
- Bottesford Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Grantham Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Woolsthorpe By Belvoir Ad
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 5.9 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 4.7 miles
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 9 miles
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 5.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 13.1 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 14.4 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.1 miles
- City Ground Stadium 16.1 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 16.3 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 16.6 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 16.8 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 17.3 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 18.6 miles
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 18.9 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 19.5 miles