Epworth
Built-up area in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.53, -0.827 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 77 04 |
| Population: | 4,279 |
Epworth is a small market town in North Lincolnshire, set on the low-lying fenland of the Isle of Axholme. The surrounding landscape is flat and drained by a network of dykes and pumps, reflecting centuries of land reclamation; agriculture remains important to the local economy alongside small businesses and light industry, with many residents also commuting to nearby larger centres.
Despite its modest size, Epworth has an outsized cultural and historic profile as the birthplace and childhood home of the Wesley family - John Wesley’s connections have made the town a focus for Methodist history, with the Old Rectory and St Andrew’s church attracting visitors. The town retains a strong community spirit with local events and volunteer groups, and its heritage and rural setting give it a distinct character within North Lincolnshire.
Postcode districts covering Epworth
Most populated places nearby
- Rotherham 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Doncaster 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Lincoln 24 miles38.7 km
- Scunthorpe 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Pontefract 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Worksop 19 miles30.6 km
- Bentley 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Selby 20 miles32.2 km
- Retford 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Gainsborough 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Goole 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Brough and Elloughton 17.6 miles28.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Axholme Central Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Axholme South Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Belton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Haxey Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Owston Ferry Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Westwoodside Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- West Butterwick Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- East Butterwick Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Wroot Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ealand Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Althorpe Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Wildsworth Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Epworth
DN9 1JP, DN9 1DX, DN9 1BU, DN9 1QY, DN9 1JE, DN9 1GG, DN9 1GB, DN9 1LH, DN9 1DR … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 8.1 miles13 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 41.3 miles66.4 km
- Crowle Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Althorpe Railway Station 5.4 miles8.8 km
Schools in Epworth
- Epworth Primary Academy Primary
- South Axholme Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Glanford Park Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Normanby Park Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 11 miles17.8 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Hampole Priory Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km