City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Blaby

Blaby is a town in City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom, home to about 6,300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 50 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 30 parks and 10 treks. The must-see places are All Saints (3 km), Aylestone Meadows (4 km) and Knighton Spinney (6 km).

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Blaby, City of Leicester
Blaby, City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Blaby at a glance

Location
City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,300
Coordinates
52.5758° N, 1.1640° W
Places within 50 km
150 (150 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Blaby

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

113 churches within 100 km of Blaby. The closest is All Saints (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Blaby

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blaby. The closest is Raw Dykes (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Blaby

40 parks within 100 km of Blaby. The closest is Braunstone Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Blaby

34 treks within 100 km of Blaby. The closest is Rail Trail: George Eliot’s Nuneaton Circular (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blaby

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blaby. The closest is Aylestone Meadows (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Blaby

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Blaby. The closest is Croft Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Altar Stones · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ulverscroft Valley · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Country Park · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bardon Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~23 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Blaby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blaby
  2. 3 km All Saints · church, City of Leicester
  3. 6 km Aylestone Meadows · nature spot, City of Leicester
  4. 3 km Raw Dykes · heritage site, City of Leicester
  5. 2 km Baitul Ikram Mosque · mosque, City of Leicester
  6. 2 km Knighton Spinney · nature spot, City of Leicester
  7. 6 km Back to Blaby

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How to reach Blaby

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    Within 15 km of Blaby

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blaby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches50113All Saints (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3153Raw Dykes (6 km)
    Parks3040Braunstone Park (7 km)
    Treks1034Rail Trail: George Eliot’s Nuneaton Circular (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Aylestone Meadows (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Croft Hill (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Baitul Ikram Mosque (7 km)
    Museums56Jewry Wall Museum (8 km)
    Temples24Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Draycote Water (39 km)
    Buddhist sites02Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (64 km)
    Waterfalls11Derby Waterfall (12 km)
    Other attractions11The Sockman (27 km)

    Blaby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blaby?

    All Saints (church, about 3 km), Aylestone Meadows (nature spot, about 4 km), Knighton Spinney (nature spot, about 6 km), Raw Dykes (heritage site, about 6 km), Baitul Ikram Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Braunstone Park (park, about 7 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 10 treks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Blaby?

    All Saints, about 3 km by road; Clarendon Park Congregational Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Blaby?

    Raw Dykes, about 6 km by road; Greyfriars Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Blaby?

    Braunstone Park, about 7 km by road; Victoria Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blaby?

    Start in Blaby, visit All Saints, then Aylestone Meadows, then Raw Dykes, then Baitul Ikram Mosque, then Knighton Spinney, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blaby?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Blaby

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