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Towns & cities · East Midlands

Hogsthorpe

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Hogsthorpe — village in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

Hogsthorpe, towns & cities in Lincolnshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Walls Lane · 5.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hogsthorpe, the nearest railway station is Walls Lane, which is 5.6 km away. The postcode for Hogsthorpe is PE24, and entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Hogsthorpe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 873 people. Address: PE24. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2242°, 0.3013°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hogsthorpe is a small village in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3 km) from the North Sea and Chapel St Leonards, and about 7 miles (11 km) north from Skegness. The A52 road runs through Hogsthorpe, connecting the village to the nearby resorts of Skegness, Mablethorpe and Ingoldmells. The parish includes the hamlets of Slackholme and Authorpe Row. Hogsthorpe contains a church, a restaurant, two public houses, a small primary school and a village hall.

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Background

History

Hogsthorpe's church, dedicated to Saint Mary, is built in Early English style of limestone and greenstone, and is a Grade I Listed Building. It dates from the 12th century, and has a 12th-century tower, a 15th-century font and a pulpit from 1730. The chancel was rebuilt in 1870, and the church was restored in 1853 and 1910. In 1885 Kelly's reported a Wesleyan and a Primitive Methodist chapel, corn mills and brickfields. Chief landowners included Baroness Willoughby de Eresby and Lord of the Manor Lieutenant Colonel Sir Nelson Rycroft bart of Kempshott Park. The parish had an area of 2,870 acre supporting the production of wheat, beans and oats, and an 1881 population of 719. The Wesleyan…

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Coordinates
53.2242, 0.3013
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Hogsthorpe
Postcode
PE24
Parliamentary constituency
Boston and Skegness
Population
873
Nearest railway station
Walls Lane5.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Hogsthorpe is a village in Lincolnshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 873. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
873
Administrative county
Lincolnshire
Constituency
Boston and Skegness

Things to see in Hogsthorpe

171 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Hogsthorpe

Ingoldmells Market and Funfair - geograph.org.uk - 357193📷 3

Theatres · East Midlands

Marina Cinema

Marina Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.

Freefantasyisland.co.uk
A52 Roman Bank leaving Skegness - geograph.org.uk - 3665549📷 4

Theatres · East Midlands

ABC Cinema

ABC Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.

Social distancing reminder - geograph.org.uk - 6641168📷 3

Theatres · East Midlands

Parade Cinema

Parade Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.

Ingoldmells Market and Funfair - geograph.org.uk - 357193📷 4

Theme parks · East Midlands

Fantasy Island (amusement park)

Fantasy Island Resort is a resort theme park located in Ingoldmells on the east coast of Lincolnshire, UK. It opened in 1995 and is owned by the Mellors Group. The park features an outdoor selection o

Free👶fantasyislandresort.co.uk
A bridge over the canal, Skegness - geograph.org.uk - 7854789📷 4

Animal sanctuaries · East Midlands

Natureland Seal Sanctuary

Natureland Seal Sanctuary, also referred to as Skegness Natureland or Skegness Seal Sanctuary is an animal attraction in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England.

👶skegnessnatureland.co.uk
Ingoldmells Market and Funfair - geograph.org.uk - 357193📷 4

Parks · East Midlands

Millennium Roller Coaster

Millennium (formerly Millennium Roller Coaster) is a roller coaster at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, United Kingdom. It was built by Vekoma, a Dutch roller coaster manufacturer, to celebrate the arri

🐕👶fantasyisland.co.uk
Alford Manor House📷 3

Stately homes · East Midlands

Alford Manor House

Alford Manor House — Independent Museum in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

👶alfordmanorhouse.co.uk
Alford Windmill📷 3

Windmills · East Midlands

Alford Windmill

Alford Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Church of St Andrew📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Andrew

Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church in Hannah, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Helen📷 4

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Helen

Church of St Helen — Grade I listed church in Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Mary📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary — church in Hogsthorpe East Lindsey United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Peter and St Paul📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul — church in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Peter and St Paul📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul — church in Burgh Le Marsh, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — church in Mumby, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Weird mirrors - geograph.org.uk - 6639207📷 5

Viewpoints · East Midlands

Cloud Bar

Cloud Bar is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Hagnaby Abbey site, aerial 2024 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 7725614📷 3

Abbeys & priories · East Midlands

Hagnaby Abbey

Hagnaby Abbey — monastery near Alford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

👶hannah-cum-hagnaby.parish.uk
Hanby Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Hanby Hall

Hanby Hall — house in Lincolnshire, England, UK.

👶heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Huttoft Mill📷 3

Mills · East Midlands

Huttoft Mill

Huttoft Mill — mill in Huttoft, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

Old Marsh Chapel📷 3

Chapels · East Midlands

Old Marsh Chapel

Old Marsh Chapel — chapel in Burgh Le Marsh, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

Free
Rapeseed field - geograph.org.uk - 1850128📷 3

Forests & woodlands · East Midlands

Sandilands National Trust

Sandilands National Trust is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶nationaltrust.org.uk
Beach, Skegness (1) - geograph.org.uk - 4765080📷 5

Piers · East Midlands

Skegness Pier

Skegness Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶piers.org.uk
St. Wilfrid's Church, Alford📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

St. Wilfrid's Church, Alford

St. Wilfrid's Church, Alford — church in Alford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade Ialfordgroupofchurches.org.uk
Cavendish autos Skegness - geograph.org.uk - 4071177📷 3

Theme parks · East Midlands

Fantasy Island

Skegness coast theme park inside a giant glass pyramid, with eight roller coasters.

👶skegnessmosque.org
Hagnaby Abbey site, aerial 2024 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 7725614Flagship📷 3

Cathedrals · East Midlands

Hagnaby Abbey

Hagnaby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

👶hannah-cum-hagnaby.parish.uk

Nearby

Church of St Mary📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary — church in Hogsthorpe East Lindsey United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I
Archaeological excavation trenches south of Hogsthorpe, aerial 2024 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 7917240📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Hill View Lakes

Hill View Lakes — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Orby Drain, west of Chapel St Leonards, aerial 2024 - geograph.org.uk - 7917292📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Chapel Saint Leonards

Chapel Saint Leonards — a village in england east midlands.

The road heading away from Nelson Villa Caravan Park, Chapel St. Leonard's - geograph.org.uk - 7853968📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Nelson Villa Caravan Park

Nelson Villa Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Modern pump control building - geograph.org.uk - 6635922📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

New Trend Holiday Park

New Trend Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Trunch Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6635202📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Chapel Fields Holiday Park

Chapel Fields Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Where to eat & stay near Hogsthorpe

Places to stay

Archaeological excavation trenches south of Hogsthorpe, aerial 2024 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 7917240📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Hill View Lakes

Hill View Lakes — a caravan park in england east midlands.

The road heading away from Nelson Villa Caravan Park, Chapel St. Leonard's - geograph.org.uk - 7853968📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Nelson Villa Caravan Park

Nelson Villa Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Modern pump control building - geograph.org.uk - 6635922📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

New Trend Holiday Park

New Trend Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Trunch Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6635202📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Chapel Fields Holiday Park

Chapel Fields Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

The England Coastal Path heading north from Chapel Point, Chapel St. Leonard's - geograph.org.uk - 7855648📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Eastfields Leisure Park

Eastfields Leisure Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Oilseed rape crop off South Ings Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6682218📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Bridge Farm

Bridge Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.

Freebridgefarmaddlethorpe.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Terracota moulding and carved plaque - geograph.org.uk - 6646926📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Windmill Hotel

Windmill Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Nelson Butt, Spilsby - geograph.org.uk - 4150725📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Nelson Butt

Nelson Butt in England East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox, South Ormsby - geograph.org.uk - 6680199📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Massingberd Arms

Massingberd Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

gogiw.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hogsthorpe?
Hogsthorpe is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE24), in the parish of Hogsthorpe.
What is Hogsthorpe?
Hogsthorpe — village in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Hogsthorpe?
The nearest railway station is Walls Lane, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE24.
Is Hogsthorpe free to visit?
Yes, Hogsthorpe is free to enter.
How do I get to Hogsthorpe?
The nearest railway station is Walls Lane, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE24.