Garthorpe and Fockerby
Parish in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.663, -0.712 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 85 19 |
The civil parish of Garthorpe and Fockerby sits on the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire, a low-lying patch of reclaimed fenland between the River Trent and the River Don. The landscape is flat and open, criss-crossed by drainage ditches and raised causeways, which gives long views across arable fields and wetland margins that are important for local wildlife.
Historically the area was shaped by drainage schemes from the 17th century onwards and has retained a strong farming identity, with arable crops and some horticulture dominating the local economy. Social life is that of a small, close-knit rural community with village amenities and occasional local events, while nearby towns provide broader services and links for commuters.
Postcode districts covering Garthorpe and Fockerby
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Doncaster 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Scunthorpe 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Pontefract 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Bentley 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Beverley 17 miles27.3 km
- Selby 16.8 miles27 km
- Gainsborough 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Goole 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Brough and Elloughton 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Adwick le Street 20.6 miles33.2 km
- South Elmsall 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Garthorpe Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Burton upon Stather Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Luddington and Haldenby Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Twin Rivers Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Alkborough Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Amcotts Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- West Halton Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Flixborough Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Burton upon Stather & Winterton Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Eastoft Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Reedness Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Whitton Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Garthorpe and Fockerby
DN17 4RY, DN17 4AB, DN17 4AQ, DN17 4RU, DN17 4AE, DN17 4RS, DN17 4AA, DN17 4RP, DN17 4AG … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 41.2 miles66.3 km
- Althorpe Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Broomfleet Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
Hotels near Garthorpe and Fockerby Ad
- San Pietro Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Hope and Anchor Pub 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
- The Reindeer Inn 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Briarcroft Wayth Hotels 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Cave Castle Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Grosvenor Free House 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Royal Hotel 2 5.4 miles8.7 km
- 42 Apart-Hotel 5.4 miles8.8 km
Local points of interest
- Normanby Park Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 18.8 miles30.2 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 19.3 miles31 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 19.5 miles31.3 km