Toft Newton

The civil parish of Toft Newton in the district of West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England is a small, rural area centred on the village and the mid-20th-century reservoir on the River Ancholme. The reservoir is a notable geographic feature, popular with anglers and birdwatchers and important for regulating river flows through the surrounding low-lying agricultural fenland.

Its character is largely agricultural, with farms, traditional stone and brick buildings and a compact local community that makes use of a village hall and parish amenities; a local church provides a historic focal point. Despite its quiet, countryside feel, Toft Newton sits within easy reach of Lincoln and market towns such as Market Rasen, so residents combine rural living with access to regional services.