Welcome to Wickenby

Wickenby is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of the city of Lincoln and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Wickenby has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several archaeological sites in the area that have been excavated over the years. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, which is a Grade I listed building.

One of the main attractions in Wickenby is the Wickenby Airfield, which was used during World War II as a base for the Royal Air Force. Today, the airfield is home to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, which is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in the area. The museum has a collection of aircraft, including a Lancaster bomber, and visitors can take a tour of the airfield and learn about the role it played during the war.

Wickenby is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding in the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the Lincolnshire Wolds, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are several nature reserves in the area that are home to a variety of wildlife. Overall, Wickenby is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

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Wind: 17.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Faldingworth Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerri Grummell	High Street Faldingworth Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3SF 01673885366 School Website
Legsby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Murray Lucy Dabb	Legsby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3QW 01673843268 School Website
Wragby Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Osgodby	Silver Street Wragby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 5PJ 01673858477 School Website
Dunholme St Chads Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Ruff	Ryland Road Dunholme Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3NE 01673860597 School Website
Ellison Boulters Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Scott	Sudbrooke Road Scothern Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2UZ 01673862392 School Website
The Market Rasen Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Smith	Mill Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3BL 01673842395 School Website
De Aston School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Porter	Willingham Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3RF 01673843415 School Website
The Middle Rasen Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moreton	North Street Middle Rasen Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TS 01673843250 School Website
William Farr C Of E Comprehensive School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Knowler	Lincoln Road Welton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3JB 01673866900 School Website
Welton St Marys Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gough	School Drive Welton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3LA 01673860339 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ 4.53 Miles

Lincoln St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW 9.78 Miles

Metheringham Station Road, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, LN4 3HX 12.71 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 12.97 Miles

Hykeham Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AT 13.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cystal Cars 01522 754354 Highfield, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 5BB 4.11 Miles
Handy Cabs 01673 844070 11 Market Pl, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3HJ 4.59 Miles
Dels Taxis 01673 849300 8 King Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BB 4.64 Miles
Blanchard Taxis 01673 843114 Applebys Coach Yard/Jameson Bridge St, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EW 4.64 Miles
Lynn Cabs 01522 751800 15 Ash Holt Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4GF 6.50 Miles
Cherry Willingham Cabs 07847 898596 Larkin Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 4AZ 7.28 Miles
Laura's Limo 01522 537633 Scampton Service Station, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2SY 7.53 Miles
Your Cars 01522 569428 37 Flaxley Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4GL 7.80 Miles
Romney Executive Travel 01522 790500 19 Park Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1DB 8.12 Miles
Heighington Taxis 01522 797777 5 Daniel Crescent, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1QT 8.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wickenby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Wragby Surgery 01673 858206	The Wragby Surgery Old Grammar School Way Wragby Lincolnshire LN8 5DA
Market Rasen Surgery 01673 843556	The Surgery Mill Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3BP
Welton Family Health Centre 01673 862232	Welton Family Health Ctr. 4 Cliff Road Welton Lincolnshire LN2 3JH
Welton Family Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	4 Cliff Road Welton Lincoln LN2 3JH
Impextendedaccess 01522 587855	Imp Healthcare,Welton Hc 4 Cliff Road Welton LN2 3JH

Local Stores

Wragby
Lincoln Road
Wragby
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN8 5ND
01673 858221
Store Website
3.63 miles

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SPAR Heighington
30
HIGH STREET
HEIGHINGTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
LN4 1JS
01522 790445
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lincs Veterinary Solutions Ltd
Louth Road Wragby Market Rasen LN8 5PH lincsvetsolutions@btconnect.com 3.77 miles
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Medivet Welton
27 Dunholme Road Welton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3RS 01673 861818 welton@medivet.co.uk Website 4.48 miles
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Lucavet
27 Market Place Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HL 01673 259063 contact@lucavet.co.uk Website 4.65 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
Gallamore Lane Industrial Estate Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3HA 01673 842448 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 4.82 miles
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Rase Veterinary Centre
Unit7/8 The Green Nettleham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2NR 01522 581548 rasevets@btconnect.com 6.38 miles

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Rase Equine Hospital
Otby Moor Farm Moor Lane Walesby Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3TQ 01673842448 info@rasevets.com Website 6.73 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods That Are Located East Of Market Rasen. Willingham Rd Lancashire 5.05 miles

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Willingham Woods
Willingham Woods Is Part Of A Large Complex Of Pinewoods Located East Of Market Rasen. LN8 3RQ 5.27 miles Located On The A631 Just East Of Market Rasen.

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Tealby To Walesby
Part Of Viking Way , Dogs Do Need To Be Lead As Go Through Livestock Fields , No Stiles. Tealby 6.88 miles Park In Tealby Village Hall , Walk Up To Rasen Rd ,Past The Church , Turn Left Onto Rasen Rd Walk Bout 100Yrds And On Your Right On Other Side Of Rd You Will See The Footpath Sign .

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Ludford
Ludford Is Located In The Lincolnshire Wolds. This Circular Walk Begins In The Village And Joins The Viking Way Long Distance Footpath. Once Out Of The Village You Will Pass Alongside An Old, Disused, Airfield And Pass By The Deserted Medieval Village Of East Wykeham. LN8 6AJ 8.05 miles Ludford Is Located On The A631 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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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 9.75 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 11.75 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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Weather Forecast

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