Waddington

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Waddington

Roadway to Lowfields Farm Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Waddington is a civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles south of the city of Lincoln, it covers an area of about 4.7 square miles and has a population of around 5,000 residents.

The village of Waddington has a long and rich history, dating back to Roman times. It is known for its picturesque setting, with beautiful countryside surrounding the village. The River Witham flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty and providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.

Waddington is well-connected to nearby towns and cities via road and rail networks. The A15 road runs through the village, connecting it to Lincoln and other major towns in the region. The village also benefits from a train station located on the Nottingham to Lincoln line, providing convenient transport links for residents and visitors.

The parish has a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include shops, pubs, restaurants, and a post office. There are also several schools in the area, ensuring that educational needs are met.

Waddington is home to the Royal Air Force base, RAF Waddington, which plays a significant role in the defense and security of the country. The base is the hub of UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, making it an important strategic asset.

Overall, Waddington offers a peaceful and attractive place to live, with a strong sense of community and access to a range of amenities and services. Its rich history and natural surroundings make it an appealing destination for visitors as well.

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Waddington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.168386/-0.566229 or Grid Reference SK9564. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roadway to Lowfields Farm

Jonathan Thacker

Signpost by a catchwater drain, North Hykeham

A signpost indicating the direction of public footpaths rises above burnet-saxifrage wildflowers, looking northwestwards along the banks of a catchwater drain by the eastern suburbs of North Hykeham. This photograph was taken on a cool morning in mid-May. For just over a kilometre the catchwater drain (here running parallel to the fences) marks the boundary between North Hykeham's eastern suburbs and the undeveloped floodplain of the River Witham. The estate on the right is primarily composed of bungalows and has no direct access to this walkway. The footpath from which this image was taken is part of a network of local routes maintained by the Hill Holt Wood charity, as indicated by the lower 'Stepping Out' pair of signs. From this point southwards the path changes from wide and flat to narrow and uneven, and while admiring the view across the Witham floodplain one must take care not to lose one's footing. For the same view fifteen years earlier, please see SK9566 : Lowfields walk by Richard Croft.

Jonathon Pile

Footpath towards new houses, North Hykeham

A public footpath cuts through the site of a housing estate under construction, looking northeastwards towards the East Village estate on Cleveland Avenue, the latest addition to North Hykeham's ever-expanding southern suburbs. This photograph was taken on a warm morning in late May. There is perhaps nothing more geographically representative of this corner of North Hykeham than fields being consumed by new housing estates, and beyond the metal fencing on both sides of the path sits the next lot of land primed to meet the insatiable demand for housing nationwide. This being the first day of a Bank Holiday weekend the site was deserted of workers, and with many of the new 'luxury houses' in frame still vacant the estate was eerily quiet for such a pleasant Saturday morning. There was once a distant eastwards view across the River Witham towards the village of Waddington from this path, but this is now partially obscured by the fencing.

Jonathon Pile

Wheat field near Waddington

Jonathan Thacker

Barley field near Waddington

On the scarp of the Lincoln Edge.

Jonathan Thacker

Allotments near Waddington

Caught in a rain shower.

Jonathan Thacker

Waddington Old Village Store

Most of the shops in Waddington are at the east end of Bar Lane. This one is at the other end of the street closer to the original village centre.

Jonathan Thacker

Waddington Community Hub and Parish Office

The place to go for help and information.

Jonathan Thacker

Waddington Village Clock

A memorial to members of 463 and 467 Squadrons of the Royal Australian Air Force who served and died with No.5 Group RAF Bomber Command.

Jonathan Thacker

Worsdell's Mill

Just part of the shell of the building remains, all equipment and internal features have gone.

Jonathan Thacker

Field edge near Worsdell's Mill

The buildings are associated with the former windmill.

Jonathan Thacker

The different ages of straw

Some still standing, some baled last year and some baled recently. Green Farm, Waddington.

Jonathan Thacker

Junction to A607 from RAF Waddington

Lincoln is to the right.

Julian P Guffogg

Worsdell's Mill, Waddington

Built in 1820, this replaced a post mill. It worked until c.1908 and then was left to become derelict. The two remaining sails were removed in 1927 and the upper part of the tower was pulled down early in the war because of its proximity to an airfield. It now stands disused as a derelict shell. There were four patent sails driving three pairs of stones, two grey and one French.

Andy Stephenson