Torksey
Ward in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.296, -0.728 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 84 78 |
Torksey is a rural ward in the district of West Lindsey, set in the low-lying agricultural landscape of Lincolnshire, England. The ward sits close to the banks of the River Trent and its floodplain, giving it a mix of arable fields, river meadows and quiet lanes; the nearby towns of Gainsborough and Lincoln provide the nearest services and transport links.
Locally the area is known for its long history as a river crossing and for a scatter of historic buildings and ruins that hint at medieval and later activity, while agriculture remains important to the economy. Community life is typically village-centred, with parish activities, local pubs and conservation-minded groups taking an interest in the river habitats and seasonal wildlife that attract walkers and birdwatchers.
Postcode districts covering Torksey
Most populated places nearby
- Mansfield 21.8 miles
- Doncaster 22.3 miles
- Lincoln 8.7 miles
- Scunthorpe 20.1 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 15.7 miles
- Worksop 15.8 miles
- Bentley 24.4 miles
- Retford 9.1 miles
- Gainsborough 7.5 miles
- Dinnington 20.8 miles
- Dinnington St. John's 20.5 miles
- Mansfield Woodhouse 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Torksey Parish 0.4 miles
- Torksey Lock Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Brampton Parish 0.7 miles
- Fenton Parish 0.8 miles
- Laughterton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Kettlethorpe Parish 1.9 miles
- Hardwick Parish 2.2 miles
- Marton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Cottam Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Newton on Trent Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Gate Burton Parish 2.9 miles
- Sturton by Stow Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Torksey
DN21 5AY, DN21 5AB, LN1 2JR, LN1 2XU, LN1 2JS, LN1 2JU, LN1 2WF, DN21 5AH, LN1 2FY … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 17.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 40.6 miles
- Saxilby Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Gainsborough Lea Road Railway Station 6.5 miles
Hotels near Torksey Ad
- The Old Lodge Guest House 4 9.6 miles
- Hickman Hill Hotel 2 7.5 miles
- Tower Hotel 3 8.7 miles
- The Rest Hotel 4 8.9 miles
- Exchequergate 3 8.9 miles
- Ibis Lincoln 3 8 miles
- Damon's Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The White Hart Hotel Lincoln 4 8.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 3 8.7 miles
- Thonock Park B&B 8.1 miles
Schools in Torksey
- Newton-on-Trent C of E Primary School Primary
- The Marton Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Heynings Priory Historic site 4.3 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 9.4 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 13.7 miles
- Clumber House Estate 14.4 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 14.7 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 17.2 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 17.3 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 17.7 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 18.2 miles