Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bacton

Bacton is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 1,324 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 19 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 parks. The must-see places are Haughley Castle (8 km), Saint Mary, Thornham Parva (9 km) and St Mary, Woolpit (12 km).

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

Bacton at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,324
Coordinates
52.2667° N, 1.0167° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Bacton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bacton: 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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Things to see near Bacton, by type

Churches near Bacton

67 churches within 100 km of Bacton. The closest is Saint Mary, Thornham Parva (9 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Wortham · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~14 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~19 km · Must-see
  • St Clare · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~22 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Bacton

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bacton. The closest is Haughley Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bacton

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bacton. The closest is Redgrave and Lopham Fen (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Knettishall Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Natterer's Wood · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~24 km · Must-see
  • East Wretham Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Newbourne Springs · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Tolls Meadow · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~43 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bacton

43 parks within 100 km of Bacton. The closest is Fen Alder Carr (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Fen Alder Carr · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bramford Meadows · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Chantry Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Alderman Canal East · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Gippeswyk Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Alexandra Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bacton

15 museums within 100 km of Bacton. The closest is Bressingham Steam & Gardens (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Bacton

13 treks within 100 km of Bacton. The closest is The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bacton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bacton
  2. 8 km Haughley Castle · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 6 km St Andrew · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 7 km St Mary, Woolpit · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 21 km Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 5 km Eye Castle · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 14 km Back to Bacton

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How to reach Bacton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bacton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1967Saint Mary, Thornham Parva (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2061Haughley Castle (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens944Redgrave and Lopham Fen (15 km)
    Parks1743Fen Alder Carr (14 km)
    Museums515Bressingham Steam & Gardens (17 km)
    Treks313The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (38 km)
    Beaches & coast07Mersea Island (66 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Great Wood Hill (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Malthouse Broad (70 km)
    Temples01Cressing Temple Barns (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Cambridge Central Mosque (74 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (94 km)

    Bacton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bacton?

    Haughley Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Saint Mary, Thornham Parva (church, about 9 km), St Mary, Woolpit (church, about 12 km), St Andrew (church, about 13 km), Eye Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Fen Alder Carr (park, about 14 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bacton?

    Saint Mary, Thornham Parva, about 9 km by road; St Mary, Woolpit (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bacton?

    Haughley Castle, about 8 km by road; Eye Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bacton?

    Redgrave and Lopham Fen, about 15 km by road; Knettishall Heath (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bacton?

    Start in Bacton, visit Haughley Castle, then St Andrew, then St Mary, Woolpit, then Saint Mary, Thornham Parva, then Eye Castle, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bacton?

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

    Towns near Bacton

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