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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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Billinghay
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Billinghay
Billinghay is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Coningsby, 24km from Lincoln Cathedral.
Billinghay is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Coningsby, about 7 km away.
Billinghay is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-east from Sleaford, and lies on the B1189 Walcott road near its junction with the A153. Just south of the village towards Sleaford is North Kyme. According toRead more
the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,808, increasing to 2,190 at the 2011 census, increasing to 2,203 at the 2021 census.
The settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The name originates from a Saxon name for a fishery. The topography in ancient times would have been that of a small settlement on a gravel mound surrounded by marsh which was flooded in winter. After the draining of the fens in the late 18th century the area became rich agricultural land as it is today.
Billinghay parish church is an Anglican church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels. It dates from the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, with some later additions, and parts of it have been rebuilt. It is a Grade I listed structure. The parish is part of the Carr Dyke group of parishes, which also includes churches at Martin, North Kyme, South Kyme and Walcott.
After the phased closure of Lafford High School due to falling pupil numbers between 2008 and 2010, Billinghay Primary School remains the only school in the village. It is a voluntary controlled Church of England school, which has close ties with the Church of England, but responsibility for employing staff and maintaining the building remains with the local authority.
In 1986 village was twinned with Ballon, in the Sarthe department of France.
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What is there to see near Billinghay?
Within an hour or so of Billinghay: Lincoln Cathedral (24 km), PF International Kart Circuit (26 km), Cadwell Park (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Billinghay?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Billinghay?
Billinghay is in England, United Kingdom, about 7 km from Coningsby.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,046
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.0796, -0.2769
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Billinghay
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Cadwell Park
Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 71 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
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