Messingham
Built-up area in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.529, -0.651 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 89 04 |
| Population: | 3,496 |
| Dialling code: | 01724 (Scunthorpe) |
Messingham is a large village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, lying a few miles north of Scunthorpe. It sits in a gently rolling, mainly agricultural landscape with nearby wetlands and river corridors, most notably the River Trent and associated nature areas that make the locality popular with birdwatchers and walkers.
The village has historic roots stretching back several centuries and retains a traditional parish church, village hall, pubs and local shops alongside modern commuter housing. Historically centred on farming, the local economy now combines agriculture with residents who work in Scunthorpe and other towns; socially it’s known for an active community life, clubs, sports teams and seasonal events that keep a strong village feel.
Postcode districts covering Messingham
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 21.2 miles
- Doncaster 19 miles
- Lincoln 21.5 miles
- Grimsby 23 miles
- Scunthorpe 3.7 miles
- Worksop 24.1 miles
- Bentley 20.5 miles
- Beverley 23.5 miles
- Selby 24.5 miles
- Retford 18.8 miles
- Gainsborough 10.1 miles
- Goole 15.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bottesford Parish 1.8 miles
- Manton Parish 2.1 miles
- Scotter Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Ashby Lakeside Ward 2.7 miles
- Ashby Central Ward 2.7 miles
- Brumby Ward 3.1 miles
- Ashby Parkland Parish 3.1 miles
- Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens Ward 3.3 miles
- Scotton Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Scunthorpe Built-up area 3.7 miles
- East Butterwick Parish 3.7 miles
- Frodingham Ward 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Messingham
DN17 3SW, DN17 3QS, DN17 3SS, DN17 3SL, DN17 3UW, DN17 3ST, DN17 3RS, DN17 3UR, DN17 3PD … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 14.9 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 47.4 miles
- Kirton Lindsey Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Scunthorpe 4 miles
Hotels near Messingham Ad
- San Pietro Hotel & Restaurant 4 4.3 miles
- Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.1 miles
- Beldon House 7.1 miles
- Wortley House Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Reindeer Inn 9.7 miles
- Thonock Park B&B 9.3 miles
- Royal Hotel 2 4.3 miles
- The Grosvenor Free House 4 4.8 miles
- 42 Apart-Hotel 4.3 miles
Schools in Messingham
- Messingham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Glanford Park Stadium 4.4 miles
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 4.6 miles
- Normanby Park Estate 7.2 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 12.3 miles
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 16.6 miles
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 17.1 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 17.3 miles
- Boothferry Park Stadium 18.1 miles
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 18.3 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 18.9 miles
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 19 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 19.1 miles