Welcome to Heighington

Heighington is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-east of the city of Lincoln and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Heighington is the St. Helen's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Heighington is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village hall hosts a range of events throughout the year, including community meetings, fitness classes, and social gatherings. The pub, The Turks Head, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub food and a range of drinks in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs John Beaven	Mill Lane Heighington Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1RQ 01522872625 School Website
Washingborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason O'rourke	School Lane Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1BW 01522801355 School Website
Branston Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Shaw	Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH 01522880555 School Website
Branston Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Turner	Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH 01522880400 School Website
Branston Church Of England Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lianne Cook	Beech Road Valley Estate Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1PR 1522791907 School Website
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs G Curtis	Lime Grove Cherry Willingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4BD 1522751148 School Website
Fiskerton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Henry	School Close Ferry Road Fiskerton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4HW 01522751049 School Website
The Priory Pembroke Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Evans	Croft Lane Cherry Willingham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4JP 1522751040 School Website
The Potterhanworth Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Deborah Challinor	Main Road Potterhanworth Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2DT 01522791031 School Website
Reepham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Randall	High Street Reepham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4DP 01522750601 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 3.50 Miles

Metheringham Station Road, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, LN4 3HX 5.72 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 5.96 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 9.54 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 10.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K T Cars 01522 888900 Potterhanworth Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1RR 0.27 Miles
Heighington Taxis 01522 797777 5 Daniel Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1QT 0.43 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 19 Park Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1DB 0.79 Miles
Airport Connect Ltd 01522 790404 34 Shardloes, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1UD 1.16 Miles
Emps Travel 01522 826484 4 Clement Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1UJ 1.33 Miles
P C Taxi 01522 792751 66 Sleaford Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LL 1.42 Miles
Cherry Willingham Cabs 07847 898596 Larkin Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4AZ 1.68 Miles
Lynn Cabs 01522 751800 15 Ash Holt Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4GF 2.18 Miles
Your Cars 01522 569428 37 Flaxley Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4GL 2.77 Miles
Airports By Lincs Travel 01522 542929 26 Sycamore Gr, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 2RD 3.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heighington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Washingborough Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road Branston Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Washingborough Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Heathfield Avenue Branston Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heighington Fen Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Washingborough Surgery 01522 303600	The Surgery School Lane Washingborough Lincolnshire LN4 1BN
Branston & Heighington Family Practice 01522 793081	The Surgery Station Road Branston Lincolnshire LN4 1LH
Branston 01522 790992	Unit 5 Linden Avenue Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1NZ
Cherry Willingham 01522 751919	The Parade Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4JL
Lincolnshire Bcsc	Greetwell Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5QY

Local Stores

Washingborough
Park Lane
Washingborough
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN4 1DQ
01522 791379
Store Website
0.78 miles

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SPAR Heighington
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HIGH STREET
HEIGHINGTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
LN4 1JS
01522 790445
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Branston - Orchard House Vets
Unit 1, Station Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LH 01526 320387 branston@medivet.co.uk Website 1.11 miles

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Medivet Washingborough
3 Main Road Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AT 01522 790928 washingborough@medivet.co.uk Website 1.15 miles

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Pegasus Vets
Five Mile Lane Washingborough Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1AF 01522 302220 info@pegasusvets.co.uk Website 1.43 miles

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The Pet Vet (Uk Veterinary Services) Ltd
Unit 8A 2 Carlton Boulevard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4FJ lincoln@thepetvet.co.uk lincoln@thepetvet.co.uk Website 2.88 miles
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Lincvet
270 Wragby Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 4PX 01522 535942 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 3.09 miles
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Our Friars Lane surgery is open today from 09:00 to 17:00
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Lincvet
43 Friars Lane Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 5AL 01522 534842 info@lincvet.co.uk Website 3.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 4.71 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 5.24 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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The Pinewoods And Woodhall Spa
8 Station Rd Lancashire 10.83 miles On The Map It Doesn'T Look Wooded But It Is, Right Behind The Main Shopping Road. Plenty To Sign Posts In The Town.

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Ruskington Leasingham Lane
Dirt Path Lined With Trees And Bushes, Perfect For Dogs And Off Lead Exercise. Relatively Straight Path, And Has A Bridge Over Water, Which My Dog Loves To Dip Into For A Drink 12 Leasingham Ln Ruskington Sleaford NG34 9AQ 11.93 miles Walk Along Leasingham Lane, Until You Reach The Intersection With A Dirt Path On Your Right And A Road On The Left. Take The Road, Which Has A White House Along It, And Continue Walking Until You Reach The Grass And Trees. Walk Through The Obvious Path In The Trees, Until The End Of The Path Opens Into A Clearing. There There Is A Bridge And Another Path After That. Chose If You Want To Go Further Or Go Back. From Leasingham Lane To The Bridge, The Walk Is 2.5 Miles

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Tattershall Castle Heritage Trail
Tattershall Castle Sleaford Road Tattershall 13.41 miles The Castle Is Signposted And Has A Carpark. We Parked In The Village Square And Walked To The Footpath. The Footpath Is Right Near Castle Entrance. But We'Ve Also Used The Castle Carpark As Well.

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods That Are Located East Of Market Rasen. Willingham Rd Lancashire 13.60 miles

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Weather Forecast

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