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 miles
- Doncaster 11.8 miles
- Lincoln 24 miles
- Scunthorpe 8.1 miles
- Pontefract 22.6 miles
- Worksop 19 miles
- Bentley 13.3 miles
- Selby 20 miles
- Retford 15.3 miles
- Gainsborough 9.2 miles
- Goole 12.2 miles
- Brough and Elloughton 17.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Axholme Central Ward 1.5 miles
- Axholme South Ward 1.5 miles
- Belton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Haxey Built-up area 3 miles
- Owston Ferry Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Westwoodside Built-up area 3.4 miles
- West Butterwick Built-up area 3.4 miles
- East Butterwick Parish 3.8 miles
- Wroot Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Ealand Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Althorpe Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Wildsworth Parish 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Epworth
DN9 1SJ, DN9 1HJ, DN9 1GF, DN9 1GZ, DN9 1BW, DN9 1NU, DN9 1HG, DN9 1DG, DN9 1GT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 8.1 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 41.3 miles
- Crowle Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Althorpe Railway Station 5.4 miles
Hotels near Epworth Ad
- The Loco 2.9 miles
- The White Swan 4 7 miles
- Hex Wildlife Hotel at Yorkshire Wildlife Park 8.4 miles
- Kings Chamber by Marston's Inns 8.6 miles
- The Black Horse Inn 7.5 miles
- Royal Hotel 2 6.9 miles
- OYO Hotel Clamart 3 8.4 miles
- The Station Restaurant & Bar 5 7.3 miles
- The River Don Tavern and Lodge 3 7.5 miles
- San Pietro Hotel & Restaurant 4 8.8 miles
Schools in Epworth
- Epworth Primary Academy Primary
- South Axholme Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Glanford Park Stadium 6.7 miles
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 9.9 miles
- Normanby Park Estate 10.2 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 10.7 miles
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 11 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 11.7 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.9 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 12.5 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 14.4 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 17.1 miles
- Hampole Priory Historic site 17.3 miles