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 miles
- Grimsby 10.4 miles
- Scunthorpe 14.3 miles
- Cleethorpes 12.8 miles
- Beverley 14.7 miles
- Gainsborough 24.9 miles
- Goole 23.5 miles
- Brough and Elloughton 12.2 miles
- Louth 22.7 miles
- Barton-upon-Humber 5.8 miles
- Immingham 5 miles
- Hedon 8.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ulceby Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wootton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- South Killingholme Built-up area 2.2 miles
- East Halton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Thornton Curtis Parish 2.3 miles
- Habrough Built-up area 2.8 miles
- North Killingholme Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Goxhill Built-up area 3 miles
- Croxton Parish 3.2 miles
- Barrow upon Humber Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Brocklesby Parish 3.7 miles
- Kirmington Built-up area 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Ferry
DN39 6SZ, DN39 6TR, DN19 7HN, DN37 8LL, DN40 3HR, DN19 7PP, DN19 7SB, DN40 3JH, DN19 7AB … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30.4 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 57.2 miles
- Thornton Abbey 1.2 miles
- Ulceby Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels in Ferry Ad
- Stallingborough Grange Hotel 3
- Thornton Hunt Inn 4
- Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport 3
- The Haven Inn Limited
- Pelham Hotel
- The Ashbourne Hotel 3
- Ashbourne Hotel 3
- Black Bull Inn 2
- Whistle & Flute 4
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 miles
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 7.4 miles
- Boothferry Park Stadium 7.7 miles
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 9.5 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 11.7 miles
- Swine Priory Historic site 11.7 miles
- Blundell Park Stadium 11.9 miles
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 13.5 miles
- Normanby Park Estate 13.8 miles
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 14 miles
- Grimston Hall Estate 15.2 miles