Hemswell
Built-up area in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.407, -0.601 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 93 90 |
| Population: | 391 |
| Dialling code: | 01427 (Gainsborough) |
Hemswell is a small village and civil parish in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, set in a largely agricultural landscape. The settlement retains the feel of a traditional Lincolnshire village, with older stone and brick buildings and a parish community centred on the church and village hall; local life is quiet, with farming and a handful of small businesses alongside residents who commute to larger centres.
Although the village has medieval roots, one of its most distinctive features is the nearby former airbase at Hemswell Cliff (originally RAF Hemswell), which played its part in the Second World War and the post‑war years. Many of the airfield buildings have been repurposed for housing, workshops and light industry, giving the area an interesting mix of rural character and aviation heritage that supports small enterprises, events and a niche visitor interest.
Postcode districts covering Hemswell
Most populated places nearby
- Doncaster 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Lincoln 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Grimsby 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Scunthorpe 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Worksop 22 miles35.4 km
- Bentley 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Retford 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Gainsborough 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Goole 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Brough and Elloughton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Maltby 24.6 miles39.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Harpswell Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Hemswell Cliff Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Willoughton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Glentworth Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Blyborough Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Fillingham Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Springthorpe Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Grayingham Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Caenby Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Corringham Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Heapham Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Bishop Norton Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Hemswell
DN21 5UJ, DN21 5UE, DN21 5UQ, DN21 5UF, DN21 5TS, DN21 5UH, DN21 5UL, DN21 5UN, DN21 5XG … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- East Midlands Airport 49.9 miles80.3 km
- Kirton Lindsey Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Gainsborough Central Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
Hotels near Hemswell Ad
- Hickman Hill Hotel 2 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Thonock Park B&B 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Red Lion Coaching Inn 4.7 miles7.5 km
Local points of interest
- Heynings Priory Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Normanby Park Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km