Places to visit near

Acklington

Acklington is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Michael & All Angels, Warkworth Castle and Widdrington United Reformed Church.

55.3000° N, 1.6333° W

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see221
Notable5
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Acklington

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Acklington
  2. St Michael & All Angelschurch · 30 min
  3. Widdrington United Reformed Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cresswell Pele Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Coquet Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Warkworth Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Acklington
Today’s loopAcklingtonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Acklington?

St Michael & All Angels (church, about 6 km), Warkworth Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Widdrington United Reformed Church (heritage site, about 7 km), Parish Church of St Lawrence (church, about 7 km), Coquet Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km), Cresswell Pele Tower (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acklington?

86 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Acklington?

Eshott Castle, about 5 km by road; Warkworth Castle (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Acklington?

St John the Divine, about 2 km by road; Parish Church of St. John the Divine Chevington (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Acklington?

Start in Acklington, visit St Michael & All Angels, then Widdrington United Reformed Church, then Cresswell Pele Tower, then Coquet Lighthouse, then Warkworth Castle, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.