Beckingham
Ward in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.409, -0.825 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 78 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01427 (Gainsborough) |
The ward centred on Beckingham lies in the northern part of Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, set beside the floodplain of the River Trent. It is largely rural, dominated by arable fields, hedgerows and grazing marshes, with a compact historic village core of traditional cottages and a parish church that hints at medieval origins.
Economically the area remains agriculturally focused, with a small mix of local businesses and many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Gainsborough, Retford and Lincoln. The ward is valued locally for its riverside walks, birdlife and a strong village community that sustains clubs, events and active parish-level governance.
Postcode districts covering Beckingham
Most populated places nearby
- Mansfield 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Rotherham 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Doncaster 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Lincoln 17.1 miles27.4 km
- Scunthorpe 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Newark-on-Trent 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Worksop 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Bentley 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Staveley 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Retford 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Gainsborough 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Goole 20.5 miles33 km
Neighbouring places
- Beckingham Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Walkeringham Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Walkerith Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Saundby Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Morton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Gainsborough North Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Misterton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gainsborough Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gainsborough South-West Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- East Stockwith Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- West Stockwith Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Gringley on the Hill Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Beckingham
DN10 4JH, DN10 4PL, DN10 4DX, DN10 4QA, DN10 4LJ, DN10 4NY, DN10 4JG, DN10 4NL, DN10 4DY … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 9 miles14.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 45.1 miles72.5 km
- Gainsborough Central Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Beckingham Ad
- Hickman Hill Hotel 2 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Thonock Park B&B 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Rooms at the Inn 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Station Restaurant & Bar 5 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Bawtrys 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Herbalist Rooms 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Kings Park Hotel 7.8 miles12.6 km
Schools in Beckingham
- Beckingham Primary School Primary
- Walkeringham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Heynings Priory Historic site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 13.8 miles22.2 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Clumber House Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 15.5 miles25 km
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Normanby Park Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km