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Cranwell

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About Cranwell

Cranwell is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ruskington, 23km from Lincoln Cathedral.

Cranwell is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,372, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cranwell sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cranwell to your route.

About Cranwell

Cranwell is a village in the civil parish of Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap, in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west from Sleaford and 14 miles (23 km) south-east from Lincoln. The principal through road, the B1429 between the A15 to the

Read more east and the A17 to the west, joins the village to RAF Cranwell. The appropriate civil parish is called Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap with a population of 2,827 at the 2011 census.

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Where is Cranwell located?

Cranwell is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0368 latitude, -0.4618 longitude.

What is the population of Cranwell?

Cranwell has a population of approximately 1,372 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,372
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.0368, -0.4618

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Cranwell

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

PF International Kart Circuit

One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Cadwell Park

Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Cranwell

  • 75 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cranwell.

Leasingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,584

Ruskington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 5,637

Sleaford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 17,359

Ancaster

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,294

Navenby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,932

Caythorpe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 1,374

Metheringham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 3,605

Heckington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 3,823

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