North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Barnack

Barnack is a town in North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 752 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 33 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 3 parks and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (1 km), St Martins (6 km) and Macmillan Way (7 km).

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Barnack, North Northamptonshire
Barnack, North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barnack at a glance

Location
North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 752
Coordinates
52.6318° N, 0.4082° W
Places within 50 km
83 (83 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 Barnack

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

131 churches within 100 km of Barnack. The closest is St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barnack

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnack. The closest is Maxey Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Barnack

35 parks within 100 km of Barnack. The closest is The Green (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barnack

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barnack. The closest is Old Sulehay Forest NR (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Barnack

13 museums within 100 km of Barnack. The closest is Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barnack

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barnack. The closest is Ankle Hill (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ankle Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Country Park · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~72 km · Must-see
  • Wilford Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Ulverscroft Valley · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~74 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Barnack

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnack
  2. 1 km St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack · church, North Northamptonshire
  3. 8 km Maxey Castle · heritage site, North Northamptonshire
  4. 13 km St Martins · church, North Northamptonshire
  5. 1 km Macmillan Way · trek, North Northamptonshire
  6. 1 km Jurassic Way · trek, North Northamptonshire
  7. 7 km Back to Barnack

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How to reach Barnack

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnack by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches33131St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2559Maxey Castle (8 km)
    Parks335The Green (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1132Old Sulehay Forest NR (8 km)
    Museums513Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Ankle Hill (44 km)
    Treks47Macmillan Way (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Mosque Al-Noor (58 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Gurdwara (62 km)
    Other attractions02Sibsey Trader Mill (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Rutland Water (21 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (57 km)

    Barnack: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnack?

    St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (church, about 1 km), St Martins (church, about 6 km), Macmillan Way (trek, about 7 km), Jurassic Way (trek, about 7 km), Maxey Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Old Sulehay Forest NR (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnack?

    St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack, about 1 km by road; St Martins (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barnack?

    Maxey Castle, about 8 km by road; Rutland Roman Villa and Mosaic (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Barnack?

    The Green, about 11 km by road; Twin Lakes Adventure Park (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnack?

    Start in Barnack, visit St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack, then Maxey Castle, then St Martins, then Macmillan Way, then Jurassic Way, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnack?

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

    Towns near Barnack

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