Wakerley
Parish in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.579, -0.597 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 95 98 |
Wakerley is a tiny, quiet rural parish in North Northamptonshire, England, tucked into rolling countryside and fragments of ancient woodland associated with Rockingham Forest. The landscape is a mix of arable fields, hedgerows and small copses, making it popular with walkers and wildlife watchers who appreciate its tranquillity and seasonal interest.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and remains sparsely populated, with a small parish church and scattered farmsteads rather than a concentrated village centre. The local economy is largely agricultural, and the area is valued more for its rural heritage and privacy than for commercial activity, offering a peaceful contrast to nearby market towns.
Postcode districts covering Wakerley
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Peterborough 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Kettering 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Kettering Town 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Corby 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Wellingborough 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Grantham 23 miles37 km
- Rushden 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Spalding 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Melton Mowbray 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Huntingdon 24 miles38.7 km
- Oadby 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Barrowden Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Laxton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Duddington-with-Fineshade Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- South Luffenham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Morcott Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Tixover Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Blatherwycke Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Harringworth Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- North Luffenham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Bulwick Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Seaton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Glaston Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Wakerley
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 35.2 miles56.7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 49.2 miles79.1 km
- Stamford Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
- Corby Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Wakerley Ad
- The Lake Isle Restaurant with Rooms 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Falcon Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms 5 miles8.1 km
- The George Hotel of Stamford 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Crown Hotel Stamford 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Redwings Lodge Uppingham 3 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Haycock Manor Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
Local points of interest
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Normanton Park Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Burghley House Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 8.7 miles14 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 15 miles24.2 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 16 miles25.7 km
- Nene Park Stadium 17.4 miles28 km