Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Beccles

Beccles is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 13,868 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 75 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 parks. The must-see places are Castle Marshes (6 km), Mettingham Castle (8 km) and Broome Heath (10 km).

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Beccles, Kent
Beccles, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beccles at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 13,868
Coordinates
52.4594° N, 1.5647° E
Places within 50 km
146 (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 Beccles

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

98 churches within 100 km of Beccles. The closest is St Michael's (1 km); the best-known is Saint Peter's (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Beccles

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beccles. The closest is Raveningham Motte (7 km); the best-known is Mettingham Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Mettingham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Bungay Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Claxton Village Sign · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Denton Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Sibton Abbey · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Raveningham Motte · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~7 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beccles

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beccles. The closest is North Cove Nature Reserve (6 km); the best-known is Castle Marshes (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Beccles

29 parks within 100 km of Beccles. The closest is Broome Heath (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Broome Heath · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Bath Hills · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pakefield Park · park · Kent · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Dunston Common · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Lion Wood · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Chapelfield Gardens · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Beccles

16 museums within 100 km of Beccles. The closest is Beccles and District Museum (1 km); the best-known is Southwold Lighthouse (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Beccles

8 treks within 100 km of Beccles. The closest is Wherryman's Way (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Beccles

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beccles
  2. 6 km Castle Marshes · nature spot, Kent
  3. 5 km Saint Peter's · church, Kent
  4. 19 km Mettingham Castle · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 3 km Bungay Castle · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 2 km Broome Heath · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 10 km Back to Beccles

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From travellers near Beccles

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How to reach Beccles

    All places near Beccles by distance

    Within 15 km of Beccles

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Orfordness Lighthouse · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Saint Nicholas · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Pigney's Wood · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Sutton Hoo · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Blickling Hall · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Saint Peter and Saint Paul · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Wensum Way · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Lolly Moor · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Fen Alder Carr · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Knettishall Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~60 km · Must-see
    • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Foxley Wood · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Scarning Fen · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Newbourne Springs · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~62 km · Must-see
    • The Great Eastern Pingo Trail · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sandlings · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~64 km · Must-see
    • East Wretham Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse · museum · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~65 km · Must-see
    • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Alexandra Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~66 km · Must-see
    • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~66 km · Must-see
    • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Bramford Meadows · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Alderman Canal East · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~66 km · Must-see
    • North Elmham Chapel · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Landseer Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Gresham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Gippeswyk Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Cromer Lighthouse · beach · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~68 km · Must-see
    • All Saints' · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Chantry Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Dad's Army Museum · museum · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Stoke Park Wood · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Charles Burrell Museum · museum · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Thetford Priory · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Church of the Holy Sepulchre · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Bobbits Lane · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Baconsthorpe Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Saint Lawrence · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~72 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beccles by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7598St Michael's (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2248Raveningham Motte (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1430North Cove Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Parks1029Broome Heath (10 km)
    Museums1116Beccles and District Museum (1 km)
    Treks58Wherryman's Way (17 km)
    Beaches & coast46Lowestoft Lighthouse (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Beacon Hill (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Hardley Flood (13 km)
    Other attractions22Butter Cross (11 km)

    Beccles: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beccles?

    Castle Marshes (nature spot, about 6 km), Mettingham Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Broome Heath (park, about 10 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 11 km), Bungay Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Bath Hills (hill, about 12 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Beccles?

    St Michael's, about 1 km by road; St Luke (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beccles?

    Raveningham Motte, about 7 km by road; The Mount (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Beccles?

    North Cove Nature Reserve, about 6 km by road; Castle Marshes (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beccles?

    Start in Beccles, visit Castle Marshes, then Saint Peter's, then Mettingham Castle, then Bungay Castle, then Broome Heath, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beccles?

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

    Towns near Beccles

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