Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Basford

Basford is a town in Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom, home to about 16,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit — 130 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 31 parks and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Boulevard United Reformed Church (1 km), New Vision Church (2 km) and Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa (2 km).

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Basford at a glance

Location
Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Population
about 16,000
Coordinates
52.9667° N, 1.1833° W
Places within 50 km
232 (232 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 Basford

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

157 churches within 100 km of Basford. The closest is Boulevard United Reformed Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Basford

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basford. The closest is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Basford

39 parks within 100 km of Basford. The closest is Lenton Recreation Ground (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basford

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

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Museums near Basford

15 museums within 100 km of Basford. The closest is Donington Castle (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basford

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basford. The closest is Charley Woods Nature Reserve (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Basford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basford
  2. 2 km New Vision Church · church, Nottingham
  3. 1 km Boulevard United Reformed Church · church, Nottingham
  4. 2 km Heart Church · church, Nottingham
  5. 1 km Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa · church, Nottingham
  6. 1 km Lenton Recreation Ground · park, Nottingham
  7. 3 km Back to Basford

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How to reach Basford

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    Within 15 km of Basford

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches130157Boulevard United Reformed Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3142St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (14 km)
    Parks3139Lenton Recreation Ground (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1220Wilford Hill (8 km)
    Museums1015Donington Castle (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Charley Woods Nature Reserve (34 km)
    Treks44Derwent Valley Heritage Way (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Masjid Umar (48 km)
    Temples33Guru Nanak Gurdwara (46 km)
    Other attractions22The Sockman (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Carsington Water (39 km)
    Waterfalls22Clumber Cascade (43 km)
    Caves01Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (60 km)

    Basford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basford?

    Boulevard United Reformed Church (church, about 1 km), New Vision Church (church, about 2 km), Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa (church, about 2 km), Heart Church (church, about 2 km), Lenton Recreation Ground (park, about 3 km), St Andrew's Church (church, about 3 km).

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

    232 places on Spotwander: 130 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 31 parks, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Basford?

    Boulevard United Reformed Church, about 1 km by road; New Vision Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Basford?

    St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, about 14 km by road; Codnor Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Basford?

    Lenton Recreation Ground, about 3 km by road; Stonebridge City Farm (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basford?

    Start in Basford, visit New Vision Church, then Boulevard United Reformed Church, then Heart Church, then Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa, then Lenton Recreation Ground, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basford?

    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 Basford

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