East Ferry

East Ferry
Approaching the village from the east, the bank of the Trent visible across the road junction
River Trent near the site of the Ferry
East Ferry
Location within Lincolnshire
Population204 (2011)
OS grid referenceSK815995
 London135 mi (217 km) S
Civil parish
  • East Ferry
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGainsborough
Postcode districtDN21
PoliceLincolnshire
FireLincolnshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament

East Ferry is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 6 miles (10 km) west from Scotter, and on the eastern bank of the River Trent opposite Owston Ferry. The population of the civil parish (including Wildsworth) as at the 2011 census was 204.

A Tidal bore known as the Trent Aegir can be observed on this stretch of the Trent.