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Heighington

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Heighington

Heighington is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bracebridge Heath, 6km from Lincoln Cathedral.

Heighington is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,414, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Heighington 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 Heighington to your route.

About Heighington

Heighington ( HAY-ing-tən) is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated about 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Lincoln. In the 2001 Census the population of the parish was recorded as 2,918 in 1,203 households.

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Where is Heighington located?

Heighington is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2124 latitude, -0.4590 longitude.

What is the population of Heighington?

Heighington has a population of approximately 6,414 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,414
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.2124, -0.4590

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 Heighington

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 min 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.

24 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Humber Bridge

Vast 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Heighington

  • 55 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

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Branston

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3 km awayPop. 2,172

Bracebridge Heath

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 5,656

Lincoln

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 103,813

Sudbrooke

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6 km awayPop. 1,788

Nettleham

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6 km awayPop. 3,437

Waddington

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