Benefield
Parish in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.486, -0.553 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 98 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01832 (Clopton) |
Benefield is a small, predominantly rural civil parish in North Northamptonshire made up of the closely linked hamlets of Great Benefield and Little Benefield. Set in rolling arable countryside with hedgerows, lanes and the gentle valley landscape typical of the region, it sits within easy reach of the market towns to the south and the River Nene corridor, making it quiet and well placed for country walks and equestrian activity.
Historically agricultural, the parish retains a scattering of traditional cottages, farmsteads and field patterns that hint at medieval origins, while the local economy remains largely farming-based with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work. Community life is small-scale and village-focused, with occasional local events and a strong sense of rural continuity that appeals to anyone interested in Northamptonshire’s quieter heritage.
Postcode districts covering Benefield
Most populated places nearby
- Northampton 22.3 miles36 km
- Peterborough 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Bedford 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Kettering 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Kettering Town 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Corby 5.6 miles9 km
- Wellingborough 14 miles22.6 km
- Rushden 14 miles22.6 km
- Melton Mowbray 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Huntingdon 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Oadby 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Market Harborough 15.5 miles24.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Deenethorpe Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Glapthorn Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stoke Doyle Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Brigstock Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Wadenhoe Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Oundle Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Weldon Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Southwick Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cotterstock Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Deene Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Bulwick Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Sudborough Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Benefield
PE8 5AL, PE8 5AW, PE8 5AP, PE8 5AG, PE8 5AS, PE8 5AR, NN14 3JB, PE8 5AD, PE8 5AX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 40.3 miles64.8 km
- Luton Airport 43 miles69.2 km
- Corby Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Kettering Railway Station 9.9 miles16 km
Hotels near Benefield Ad
- The Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 10 miles16 km
- The Haycock Manor Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 10 miles16 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Barton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
Local points of interest
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 2 miles3.3 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Normanton Park Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Nene Park Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Burghley House Historic site 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.2 miles22.8 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km