Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Alkborough
Alkborough — village in North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomfleet · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alkborough, the nearest railway station is Broomfleet, which is 6.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Alkborough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 453 people. Address: DN15. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Lincolnshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6856°, -0.6658°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alkborough is a parish of 471 people in 192 households (2021 census) in North Lincolnshire, England, located near the northern end of The Cliff range of hills overlooking Trent Falls, the confluence of the River Trent and the River Ouse. Alkborough, with the hamlet of Walcot about 1 mile (1.6 km) south, forms a civil parish which covers about 2,875 acres (12 km2). The village was once thought to be the location that the Romans called Aquis, but that name is now usually associated with the town of Buxton in Derbyshire (Aquis Arnemetiae).
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- Coordinates
- 53.6856, -0.6658
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Alkborough
- Postcode
- DN15
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Population
- 453
- Nearest railway station
- Broomfleet — 6.1 km
- Official site
- www.alkboroughwalcotparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q989821 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alkborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alkborough village sign on Walcot Road.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Alkborough is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 453. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 453
- Constituency
- Scunthorpe
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Things to see in Alkborough
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Alkborough →
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Whitton Island
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Whitton Island
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Julian's Bower
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📷 3Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Windmill Tower Approximately 100 Metres East Of Fairway
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Alkborough Village Sign
Alkborough Village Sign — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Walcot Village Sign
Walcot Village Sign — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
River Trent
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📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
River Ouse, Yorkshire
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
College Farm Caravan Park
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Julian's Bower
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Julian's Bower
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Julian's Bower
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
College Farm Caravan Park
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📷 3Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Windmill Tower Approximately 100 Metres East Of Fairway
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Walcot Village Sign
Walcot Village Sign — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Alkborough Village Sign
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Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Normanby Park Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitgift Hall Caravan Site and Fishery
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Royal
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alkborough?
- Alkborough is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN15), in the parish of Alkborough.
- What is Alkborough?
- Alkborough — village in North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Alkborough?
- The nearest railway station is Broomfleet, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN15.
- Is Alkborough a protected site?
- Yes — Alkborough is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Alkborough free to visit?
- Yes, Alkborough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alkborough?
- The nearest railway station is Broomfleet, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN15.