Gainsborough Map

Gainsborough map, view the Lincolnshire town of Gainsborough, located in the county of Lincolnshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Gainsborough Lincolnshire & Guide to the Town

Gainsborough Map Lincolnshire: Interactive map of Gainsborough, displaying the town situated in the county of Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Gainsborough and a Gainsborough town centre map, showing Gainsborough Railway Station and the John Coupland Hospital.

Other facilities in Gainsborough, some of which may also be visible on the map are Gainsborough Old Hall, Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough Library, The White Hart Hotel, Browns Department Store, St John's Church, Gainsborough General Cemetery Chapel, Gainsborough Lea Road Station, Hickman Hill Hotel, Tesco Superstore, M&S Foodhall, Wilko, Ponti's Italian Kitchen, Gainsborough Academy, Queen Elizabeth's High School, Hickman Hill Restaurant, Costa Coffee, The Elm Cottage Pub, Mercer Row Medical Centre, Lidl, Wetherspoons The Sweyn Forkbeard, Ropery Road Dental Surgery, X-Church, Connexions Youth Hub, Saints' Parish Church, Gainsborough Health Centre, Subway, Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre, Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy, Greggs, The Canute, Costa Lounge, The Sun Inn, The Works, HSBC, Pure Gym, Pizza Hut Delivery, Domino's Pizza, Screwfix, B&M, Carlton Centre Surgery, The Forge, The Black Horse, W H Smith, Boyes, The Crossing Church, Gainsborough Heritage Centre, Walkers Butchers, The Studio Gainsborough, F&F Clothing, Savers, Premier Inn Gainsborough.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Beckingham, Morton, Lea, Upton, Knaith, Knaith Park, Corringham, Blyton, East Stockwith, West Stockwith, Willingham by Stow, Sturton by Stow, Marton, Grayingham, Glentworth, Scotter, Scotton, Susworth, Northorpe, Heapham, Springthorpe, Hemswell Cliff, Blyborough, Ingham, Saxilby, Harpswell, Kirton Lindsey, Snitterby, Bishop Norton, Laughton, Willoughton, Walkeringham, Misterton, Gringley on the Hill, Clayworth, North Wheatley, South Wheatley, Everton, Drakeholes, Stow, Torksey, Brampton, Bransby, Broadholme, Newton on Trent, East Firsby, Pilham, East Ferry, Cammeringham, Spridlington.

Gainsborough is a market town in the north-west corner of Lincolnshire, quietly resting along the River Trent with a proud past and a steady pace of life. It's the kind of place that mixes old and new without fuss—historic buildings, local businesses, riverside walks and a proper sense of community. It might not shout for attention, but it's got a character all of its own, with just enough bustle to keep things interesting.

The town has a fascinating past, once one of the most inland ports in England, trading along the Trent during its heyday. It briefly served as the capital of England back in the 11th century when King Sweyn Forkbeard stayed here during his campaign. Gainsborough Old Hall, still standing proudly today, hosted both Richard III and Henry VIII. Over time, the town became a centre for engineering and manufacturing, especially during the industrial revolution. Today, the population sits at around 22,000, and while much of the heavy industry has faded, Gainsborough's roots are still very much visible.

The star attraction has to be Gainsborough Old Hall, a beautifully preserved medieval manor and English Heritage site, offering a real glimpse into Tudor life. The town centre has seen some redevelopment in recent years, including the Marshall's Yard retail complex, which blends historic buildings with modern shops, cafés and open space. The River Trent makes for peaceful walking routes, and there's a growing arts and music scene bubbling away in local venues. Not far away, you'll find National Trust's Clumber Park, while the nearby countryside is dotted with old churches, quiet lanes and a scattering of heritage gems like Epworth Old Rectory.

Wider Lincolnshire is full of contrasts. Lincoln is less than an hour away and is always worth a visit—its hilltop cathedral and castle dominate the skyline, and the cobbled streets below are filled with independent shops and cafés. If you're in the mood for countryside, head towards the Lincolnshire Wolds, where gentle hills and peaceful villages make for a lovely day out. Seaside spots like Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe are a drive away but still close enough for a paddle and an ice cream. The county has more history than you'd expect, from RAF heritage to market town stories passed down through generations.

Gainsborough's well placed for getting about. It sits just off the A631 and A156, making road travel fairly straightforward in all directions. The town has two railway stations—Central and Lea Road—offering services to Lincoln, Sheffield and Doncaster, with connections to the wider rail network. Regular buses run through the town and out to nearby villages. For air travel, Doncaster Sheffield Airport used to be the go-to, but now East Midlands and Humberside are the closest options, both around an hour or so away. It's one of those places that's easy to reach without being overrun.

Lincolnshire is a county that stretches out under big skies, shaped by its farming heritage, quiet landscapes and historic market towns. It's not flashy, and that's part of its charm. You'll find everything from flat fens to rolling Wolds, riverside villages to seaside resorts, and stately homes tucked among fields. Life moves at a slightly slower pace here—there's space to breathe, friendly faces, and a genuine sense of place that's easy to warm to. It's a county that rewards anyone willing to wander a bit off the main roads.

Some More Nearby Places: Beckingham, Morton, Lea, Upton, Knaith, Knaith Park, Corringham, Blyton, East Stockwith, West Stockwith, Willingham by Stow, Sturton by Stow, Marton, Grayingham, Glentworth, Scotter, Scotton, Susworth, Northorpe, Heapham, Springthorpe, Hemswell Cliff, Blyborough, Ingham, Saxilby, Harpswell, Kirton Lindsey, Snitterby, Bishop Norton, Laughton, Willoughton, Walkeringham, Misterton, Gringley on the Hill, Clayworth, North Wheatley, South Wheatley, Everton, Drakeholes, Stow, Torksey, Brampton, Bransby, Broadholme, Newton on Trent, East Firsby, Pilham, East Ferry, Cammeringham, Spridlington.

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