Scampton
Ward in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.332, -0.59 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 94 82 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
Scampton is a largely rural ward in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, lying a few miles north of Lincoln. The landscape is typical of the county - open arable fields, hedgerows and small villages and hamlets that give it a quiet, agricultural character while remaining within easy reach of the city for commuters and services.
The area is best known for RAF Scampton, the historic airfield associated with the Dambusters raid and later the Red Arrows, which has long shaped the local economy, identity and events culture; recent years have seen discussions about its future and redevelopment. Community life centres on village halls, parish churches, local pubs and farming, creating a close-knit feel with a strong sense of local history.
Postcode districts covering Scampton
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 7.7 miles
- Scunthorpe 17.4 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 19.9 miles
- Worksop 21.5 miles
- Retford 14.7 miles
- Gainsborough 8.8 miles
- Maltby 24.8 miles
- Sleaford 24.2 miles
- Thorne 24.8 miles
- Louth 24.5 miles
- Armthorpe 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cammeringham Parish 0.5 miles
- Ingham Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Brattleby Parish 1.1 miles
- Aisthorpe and Brattleby Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Aisthorpe Parish 1.6 miles
- Thorpe in the Fallows Parish 2.1 miles
- Fillingham Parish 2.3 miles
- Scampton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- North Carlton Parish 3.1 miles
- Sturton by Stow Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Hackthorn Parish 3.4 miles
- Glentworth Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Scampton
LN1 2XH, LN1 2YP, LN1 2EF, LN1 2TT, LN1 2UT, LN1 2UJ, LN1 2UQ, LN1 2SQ, LN1 2UB … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 20 miles
- East Midlands Airport 46.2 miles
- Saxilby Railway Station 5.4 miles
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 7.6 miles
Hotels near Scampton Ad
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 8.2 miles
- Tower Hotel 3 6.9 miles
- The Rest Hotel 4 7.2 miles
- Exchequergate 3 7.1 miles
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 7.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 7.5 miles
- Hickman Hill Hotel 2 8.8 miles
- Charlotte House 7 miles
- The Castle Hotel 3 7 miles
- Washingborough Hall Hotel 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Scampton
- Ingham Primary School Primary
- Pollyplatt Primary Academy Primary
- Scampton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Heynings Priory Historic site 6.1 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 8.1 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 12 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 17.2 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 17.7 miles
- Glanford Park Stadium 18.1 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 19.3 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 19.7 miles