Places to visit near

Belford

Belford is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom of about 1,258 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Guile Point East, Bamburgh Lighthouse and Grace Darling Memorial.

55.6000° N, 1.8333° WPop. 1,258

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see189
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Belford

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:20 pm

73 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 Belford
  2. Chillingham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Haggerston Castle Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Guile Point Eastheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Farne Island Lighthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bamburgh Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Belford
Today’s loopBelfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Belford?

Guile Point East (heritage site, about 9 km), Bamburgh Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km), Grace Darling Memorial (monument, about 9 km), St Aidan's Church (church, about 9 km), Bamburgh Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Lindisfarne Centre (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Belford?

Guile Point East, about 9 km by road; Grace Darling Memorial (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Belford?

St Aidan's Church, about 9 km by road; Holy Trinity (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Belford?

Start in Belford, visit Chillingham Castle, then Haggerston Castle Tower, then Guile Point East, then Farne Island Lighthouse, then Bamburgh Lighthouse, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.