Messingham
Ward in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.539, -0.663 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 88 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01724 (Scunthorpe) |
Messingham is a large village and electoral ward in North Lincolnshire, a few miles north of Scunthorpe. It sits on slightly higher ground overlooking the surrounding low-lying farmland and marshes, which gives pleasant views and easy access to riverside and estuarine habitats. The centre has the familiar mix of village amenities - shops, pubs, a primary school and sports clubs - and a parish church with medieval roots that reflects the area's long settlement.
Locally the economy still leans on agriculture and some small-scale quarrying and light industry, while many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Community life is active, with local clubs, events and conservation interests taking advantage of the nearby wetlands and Humber estuary for wildlife and birdwatching, making it both a practical and sociable place to live.
Postcode districts covering Messingham
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 21 miles33.8 km
- Doncaster 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Lincoln 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Grimsby 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Scunthorpe 3 miles4.9 km
- Worksop 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Bentley 20 miles32.1 km
- Beverley 23 miles37.1 km
- Selby 23.6 miles38 km
- Retford 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Gainsborough 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Goole 14.4 miles23.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Messingham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Bottesford Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Ashby Central Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ashby Parkland Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Brumby Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ashby Lakeside Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Scotter Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Manton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Scunthorpe Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- East Butterwick Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Frodingham Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Messingham
DN17 3SQ, DN17 3RH, DN16 3RF, DN17 3RB, DN17 3PD, DN17 3TH, DN17 3RQ, DN17 3RN, DN17 3SZ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 46.7 miles75.1 km
- Scunthorpe 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Althorpe Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near Messingham Ad
- San Pietro Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Beldon House 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Reindeer Inn 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Grosvenor Free House 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Thonock Park B&B 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Royal Hotel 2 3.6 miles5.8 km
- 42 Apart-Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
Schools in Messingham
- Messingham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Glanford Park Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Normanby Park Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles29.1 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 18.6 miles30 km
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.7 miles30.1 km