Rutland district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bourne

Bourne is a town in Rutland district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 13,961 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 31 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 4 parks and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bourne Castle (1 km), Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds (13 km) and St John the Evangelist's Church, Corby Glen (13 km).

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Bourne, North Northamptonshire
Bourne, Rutland district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bourne at a glance

Location
Rutland district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 13,961
Coordinates
52.7667° N, 0.3833° W
Places within 50 km
86 (86 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 Bourne

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

143 churches within 100 km of Bourne. The closest is Bourne Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bourne

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bourne. The closest is Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bourne

31 parks within 100 km of Bourne. The closest is The Green (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bourne

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bourne. The closest is Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bourne

12 museums within 100 km of Bourne. The closest is Ayscoughfee Hall Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bourne

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bourne. The closest is Ankle Hill (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ankle Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Wilford Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Thornbury Hill · viewpoint · Greater Lincolnshire · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Country Park · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Juicetrummp Hill · viewpoint · Greater Lincolnshire · ~75 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bourne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bourne
  2. 1 km Bourne Castle · church, Rutland
  3. 13 km Saint John the Evangelist, Ryhall · church, Rutland
  4. 11 km Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds · heritage site, Rutland
  5. 8 km St John the Evangelist's Church, Corby Glen · church, Rutland
  6. 13 km Aslackby Castle · heritage site, Rutland
  7. 13 km Back to Bourne

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How to reach Bourne

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bourne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches31143Bourne Castle (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2656Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds (13 km)
    Parks431The Green (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1029Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve (19 km)
    Museums712Ayscoughfee Hall Museum (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Ankle Hill (42 km)
    Treks45Macmillan Way (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Mosque Al-Noor (42 km)
    Other attractions13Sibsey Trader Mill (50 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Gurdwara (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Rutland Water (28 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (61 km)
    Beaches & coast01Old Hunstanton Lighthouse (78 km)

    Bourne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bourne?

    Bourne Castle (church, about 1 km), Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds (heritage site, about 13 km), St John the Evangelist's Church, Corby Glen (church, about 13 km), Aslackby Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Saint John the Evangelist, Ryhall (church, about 13 km), The Green (park, about 14 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 4 parks, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bourne?

    Bourne Castle, about 1 km by road; St John the Evangelist's Church, Corby Glen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bourne?

    Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds, about 13 km by road; Aslackby Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bourne?

    The Green, about 14 km by road; Twin Lakes Adventure Park (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bourne?

    Start in Bourne, visit Bourne Castle, then Saint John the Evangelist, Ryhall, then Castle Bytham Castle, Associated Town Defences and Ponds, then St John the Evangelist's Church, Corby Glen, then Aslackby Castle, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bourne?

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

    Towns near Bourne

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