Places to visit near

Bedlington

Bedlington is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 16,974 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit: 40 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bothal Castle, Morpeth Castle and Big Waters (SSSI).

55.1306° N, 1.5932° WPop. 16,974

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km114
Must-see252
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bedlington

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bedlington
  2. Bothal Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Morpeth Castlechurch · 30 min
  4. Mitford Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Big Waters (SSSI)nature spot · 2 hrs
  6. St. Marys Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bedlington
Today’s loopBedlingtonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bedlington?

Bothal Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Morpeth Castle (church, about 9 km), Big Waters (SSSI) (nature spot, about 11 km), Mitford Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), St. Marys Lighthouse (beach, about 14 km), Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

114 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Bedlington?

Bothal Castle, about 6 km by road; Mitford Castle (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bedlington?

Morpeth Castle, about 9 km by road; St Bartholemew's Parish Church (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bedlington?

Start in Bedlington, visit Bothal Castle, then Morpeth Castle, then Mitford Castle, then Big Waters (SSSI), then St. Marys Lighthouse, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.