Deeping St Nicholas

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Holland

England

Deeping St Nicholas

Electric car charging facility The new cafe and shop at Vine House Farm has a number of EV charging pillars. The orange bollard is a sighting device to allow cars to back up to, rather than over, the machine. — Electric car charging facility Credit: Bob Harvey

Deeping St Nicholas is a small village located in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Welland, it is part of the civil parish of Deeping St Nicholas and the wider Deepings area.

With a population of around 800 residents, Deeping St Nicholas is known for its picturesque rural setting and tranquil atmosphere. The village is surrounded by vast agricultural fields and meadows, which contribute to its idyllic charm. While primarily a residential area, there are several farms and agricultural businesses that play a significant role in the local economy.

Deeping St Nicholas is home to the beautiful St Nicholas Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the village and stands as a testament to its rich history and heritage. Additionally, the village has a small primary school, providing education for local children.

Despite its small size, Deeping St Nicholas benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. The market town of Spalding is only a short drive away, offering a range of amenities and services. The village also enjoys good transportation links, with easy access to the A16 road, connecting it to other parts of Lincolnshire and beyond.

Overall, Deeping St Nicholas offers a peaceful and close-knit community, surrounded by natural beauty and a sense of history. It is a place where residents can enjoy the tranquility of rural life while still having access to the conveniences of larger towns nearby.

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Deeping St Nicholas Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.722696/-0.20969326 or Grid Reference TF2115. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Electric car charging facility

The new cafe and shop at Vine House Farm has a number of EV charging pillars. The orange bollard is a sighting device to allow cars to back up to, rather than over, the machine.

Bob Harvey

Vine House Farm

The original farm shop at Vine House Farm. Nicholas Watts has been growing wild plants for bird food at Vine House since around the 1970s and is one of the largest supplier of such products in the UK. His farm shop also featured fruit and veg and produce from other local suppliers, and was so succsful that he has built a larger shop and cafe nearby. Recommended.

Bob Harvey

Storage at Vine House Farm

Bob Harvey

Farm shop and Cafe

The new public building at Vine House Farm. - worth a visit if you are passing. I have never seen so much bird seed offered for sale in such huge sacks.

Bob Harvey

Fresh produce

A display of local produce outside the farm shop.

Bob Harvey

South Drove Drain

Seen from Smith's Bridge.

Jonathan Thacker

Deeping Fen under a grey sky

South Drove Drain crosses the picture.

Jonathan Thacker

The edge of Deeping St. Nicholas

Jonathan Thacker

Level Crossing

The crossing at Deeping St Nicholas was closed today, so the paving could be lifted and track renewed.

Bob Harvey

Information board

Lots of ways to find out what is going on. This sign had been in place for a fortnight before the closure.

Bob Harvey

Driving in the clips

The paving has been moved to one side and the rails replaced, and they are being clipped into the sleepers.

Bob Harvey

Lifted paving

The road surface lifted to one side while the rails are replaced.

Bob Harvey

Village Playground

Large trees have been removed from this end of the playground.

Bob Harvey

Potato Railway at Vine House Farm

This potato railway is one of the few (disused) remnants of the local fenland farming industry and can be found at Vine House Farm at Deeping St Nicholas, open to visitors by arrangement. The trucks of potatoes were hauled by horses from the fields and terminated at the raised platform to facilitate loading on to vehicles.

Nigel Stickells

Farm Track leading to Wind Turbines, Vine House Farm

This track leads from Vine House Farm to the three wind turbines shown, part of the overall eight-turbine Deeping St Nicholas Wind Farm in Lincolnshire.

Nigel Stickells

Wind Turbines, Worth's Farm

The right-hand (most southerly) turbine is in the target square. It is on Worth's Farm land, but viewed from the adjacent square due to the difficulty of gaining any closer public access. The photo position also allows all five of Worth's wind turbines to be viewed together. The long winter shadow in the foreground is from one of the three Vine House Farm turbines behind camera.

Nigel Stickells