Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Arnold

Arnold is a town in Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom, home to about 37,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit — 124 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 27 parks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Paul's Church (1 km), St Mary's Arnold (1 km) and Woodthorpe Grange Park (2 km).

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Arnold, Nottingham
Arnold, Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arnold at a glance

Location
Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Population
about 37,873
Coordinates
53.0000° N, 1.1333° W
Places within 50 km
210 (210 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Arnold

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arnold: 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 Arnold

159 churches within 100 km of Arnold. The closest is St Paul's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arnold

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arnold. The closest is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Arnold

39 parks within 100 km of Arnold. The closest is Woodthorpe Grange Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arnold

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arnold. The closest is Wilford Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Arnold

14 museums within 100 km of Arnold. The closest is Donington Castle (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arnold

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arnold. The closest is Sherwood Forest NNR (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arnold

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arnold
  2. 2 km Woodthorpe Grange Park · park, Nottingham
  3. 1 km St Martin's Church · church, Nottingham
  4. 2 km St Paul's Church · church, Nottingham
  5. 3 km Bestwood Country Park · park, Nottingham
  6. 3 km St Mary's Arnold · church, Nottingham
  7. 1 km Back to Arnold

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How to reach Arnold

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    Within 15 km of Arnold

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arnold by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches124159St Paul's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2843St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (10 km)
    Parks2739Woodthorpe Grange Park (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1118Wilford Hill (12 km)
    Museums914Donington Castle (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Sherwood Forest NNR (30 km)
    Treks34Derwent Valley Heritage Way (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Masjid Umar (52 km)
    Temples13Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (50 km)
    Other attractions22Major Oak (29 km)
    Waterfalls22Clumber Cascade (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Carsington Water (42 km)
    Caves01Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (60 km)

    Arnold: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arnold?

    St Paul's Church (church, about 1 km), St Mary's Arnold (church, about 1 km), Woodthorpe Grange Park (park, about 2 km), St Martin's Church (church, about 2 km), Bestwood Country Park (park, about 3 km), Gedling Country Park (park, about 4 km).

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

    210 places on Spotwander: 124 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 27 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Arnold?

    St Paul's Church, about 1 km by road; St Mary's Arnold (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arnold?

    St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, about 10 km by road; Margidunum (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Arnold?

    Woodthorpe Grange Park, about 2 km by road; Bestwood Country Park (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arnold?

    Start in Arnold, visit Woodthorpe Grange Park, then St Martin's Church, then St Paul's Church, then Bestwood Country Park, then St Mary's Arnold, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arnold?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Arnold

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