Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Acle

Acle is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 2,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 81 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are The Broads (3 km), St Benet's Abbey (7 km) and South Walsham Fen - Local Nature Reserve (7 km).

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Acle, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Acle, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Acle at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,317
Coordinates
52.6368° N, 1.5476° E
Places within 50 km
167 (77 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Acle

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Acle: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Acle

101 churches within 100 km of Acle. The closest is Saint Edmund King and Martyr (1 km); the best-known is Saint Helen (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Acle

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acle. The closest is St Benet's Abbey (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Acle

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Acle. The closest is The Broads (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Acle

25 parks within 100 km of Acle. The closest is BeWILDerwood (13 km); the best-known is Lion Wood (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Acle

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Acle. The closest is South Walsham Broad (6 km); the best-known is Malthouse Broad (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Malthouse Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Ranworth Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • South Walsham Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~6 km
  • Filby Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km
  • Cockshoot Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~10 km
  • Bargate · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~10 km

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Museums near Acle

14 museums within 100 km of Acle. The closest is Strumpshaw Steam Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Acle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acle
  2. 3 km The Broads · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 5 km South Walsham Fen - Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 3 km Saint Helen · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 1 km Malthouse Broad · lake, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 3 km St Benet's Abbey · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 7 km Back to Acle

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches81101Saint Edmund King and Martyr (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1942St Benet's Abbey (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1837The Broads (3 km)
    Parks1125BeWILDerwood (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1717South Walsham Broad (6 km)
    Museums914Strumpshaw Steam Museum (8 km)
    Treks48Wherryman's Way (8 km)
    Beaches & coast57Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Beacon Hill (47 km)
    Other attractions11Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Turner's Island (14 km)

    Acle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acle?

    The Broads (nature spot, about 3 km), St Benet's Abbey (heritage site, about 7 km), South Walsham Fen - Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Malthouse Broad (lake, about 8 km), Saint Helen (church, about 8 km), Wherryman's Way (trek, about 8 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Acle?

    Saint Edmund King and Martyr, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acle?

    St Benet's Abbey, about 7 km by road; Hardley Cross (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Acle?

    The Broads, about 3 km by road; South Walsham Fen - Local Nature Reserve (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acle?

    Start in Acle, visit The Broads, then South Walsham Fen - Local Nature Reserve, then Saint Helen, then Malthouse Broad, then St Benet's Abbey, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acle?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Acle

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Acle’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Acle on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.