Stow
Ward in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.329, -0.67 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 88 82 |
| Dialling code: | 01427 (Gainsborough) |
The ward centred on the village of Stow lies in the district of West Lindsey within Lincolnshire, England. It is predominantly rural, made up of arable farmland and small settlements, with road links that make larger towns such as Gainsborough and Lincoln easily accessible for commuters and services.
The area is characterised by a strong agricultural tradition and a visible medieval heritage, most notably the parish church locally known as Stow Minster, while historic farmsteads and hedgerow-lined lanes give it a distinctly pastoral feel. Local life centres on village halls, parish organisations and seasonal events, with a small but diverse local economy of farms, family-run businesses and a modest amount of heritage-linked tourism.
Postcode districts covering Stow
Most populated places nearby
- Doncaster 22.6 miles
- Lincoln 8.8 miles
- Scunthorpe 17.5 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 18.5 miles
- Worksop 18.2 miles
- Bentley 24.7 miles
- Retford 11.4 miles
- Gainsborough 6.4 miles
- Dinnington 22.7 miles
- Dinnington St. John's 22.4 miles
- Mansfield Woodhouse 24.2 miles
- Maltby 22.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stow Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Sturton by Stow Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Willingham Parish 1.2 miles
- Willingham by Stow Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Thorpe in the Fallows Parish 1.9 miles
- Kexby Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Marton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Cammeringham Parish 2.9 miles
- Gate Burton Parish 2.9 miles
- Brampton Parish 3 miles
- Upton Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Broxholme Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Stow
LN1 2AS, LN1 2BA, LN1 2BZ, DN21 5LA, LN1 2DQ, LN1 2AA, LN1 2BS, LN1 2DZ, LN1 2DE … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 17.4 miles
- East Midlands Airport 43.9 miles
- Saxilby Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Gainsborough Lea Road Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Stow Ad
- Hickman Hill Hotel 2 6.5 miles
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 9.5 miles
- Tower Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- The Rest Hotel 4 8.6 miles
- Exchequergate 3 8.5 miles
- Thonock Park B&B 6.8 miles
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 8.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 8.7 miles
- Charlotte House 8.3 miles
- The Castle Hotel 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Stow
- Sturton by Stow Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Heynings Priory Historic site 3.2 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 9.3 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 16.9 miles
- Clumber House Estate 17.3 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 17.8 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 17.8 miles
- Glanford Park Stadium 17.8 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles