Ferry
Ward in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.639, -0.314 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 11 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01469 (Killingholme) |
The Ferry ward sits on the southern bank of the Humber estuary within North Lincolnshire, England. Its waterside position gives long estuary views and a legacy of maritime activity - historic river crossings and small-scale shipping have shaped the local landscape, while more recent light industry and riverside employment sit alongside a mix of traditional terraces and newer housing.
Community life is centred on local shops, clubs and green spaces, and the area retains visible reminders of its industrial past in waterfront buildings and yards. Good road links to surrounding towns and the wider Humber ports help define the local economy, and a strong neighbourhood spirit comes through in volunteer groups, sports clubs and seasonal events.
Postcode districts covering Ferry
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Grimsby 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Scunthorpe 14.3 miles23 km
- Cleethorpes 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Beverley 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Gainsborough 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Goole 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Brough and Elloughton 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Louth 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Immingham 5 miles8.1 km
- Hedon 8.4 miles13.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Ulceby Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Wootton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- South Killingholme Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- East Halton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Thornton Curtis Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Habrough Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- North Killingholme Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Goxhill Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Croxton Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Barrow upon Humber Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Brocklesby Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Kirmington Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Ferry
DN40 3HL, DN40 3LZ, DN19 7EF, DN19 7JZ, DN39 6RW, DN39 6GW, DN40 3PW, DN39 6TE, DN19 7RP … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 57.2 miles92.1 km
- Thornton Abbey 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ulceby Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels in Ferry Ad
- Stallingborough Grange Hotel 3
- Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport 3
- Ashbourne Hotel
- The Whistle and Flute 4
- Pelham Hotel
Schools in Ferry
- East Halton Primary School Primary
- Goxhill Primary School Primary
- John Harrison C of E Primary School Primary
- Killingholme Primary School Primary
- Kirmington C of E Primary School Primary
- New Holland C of E and Methodist Primary School Primary
- Ulceby St Nicholas C of E Primary School Primary
- Wootton St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Blundell Park Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Normanby Park Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 14 miles22.5 km
- Grimston Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km