Human settlement in England
Waddington Low Fields | |
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Waddington Low Fields | |
Waddington Low FieldsLocation within Lincolnshire | |
Population | 1,530 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Lincoln |
Postcode district | LN5 |
Dialling code | 01522 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
Fire | Lincolnshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
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Waddington Low Fields is a suburb located to the south of Lincoln and west of Waddington in Lincolnshire, England. It is located close to the boundary with the North Kesteven and City of Lincoln districts. The suburb is also located east of North Hykeham, south of Bracebridge Low Fields, and north of Brant Broughton.
Amenities
The suburb is mostly built up with multiple housing estates and small patches of green fields. The nearest urban centres are in Lincoln and North Hykeham.
Transport
The area is well served by buses to Lincoln City Centre and nearby Waddington. The nearest railway station is Hykeham on the line between Lincoln and Nottingham. However, Lincoln offers more services to different parts of England.
Amenities
Notable amenities in Waddington Low Fields include:
- Lakeside Nature Reserve - Located on Griffin Lane, this nature reserve offers a mix of recreational use and nature trails.
- River Witham - Located on Meadow Lane, the river runs directly to the west of the area and offers riverside walks.
- Redwood Park & Community Hall - A community centre for residents to meet and host events. This is located off Redwood Drive.
- Witham Park - Located off Station Road, this park offers recreational use and includes a skatepark.
Geography
Waddington Low Fields is located near Meadow Lane, Station Road, Somerton Gate Lane and Brant Road. It is situated at the bottom of a hill from Waddington, across the River Witham from North Hykeham and directly close to the suburb of Bracebridge Low Fields of Lincoln.
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