City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Brixworth

Brixworth is a town in City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom, home to about 5,228 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 60 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 16 parks and 1 treks. The must-see places are Crowfields Common (8 km), Draughton (9 km) and Northampton Castle (13 km).

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

Brixworth at a glance

Location
City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,228
Coordinates
52.3291° N, 0.9035° W
Places within 50 km
143 (143 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 Brixworth

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

109 churches within 100 km of Brixworth. The closest is Northampton Castle (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brixworth

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brixworth. The closest is Draughton (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Brixworth

37 parks within 100 km of Brixworth. The closest is Crowfields Common (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Brixworth

28 treks within 100 km of Brixworth. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brixworth

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brixworth. The closest is Ramsden Corner (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brixworth

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brixworth. The closest is Borough Hill (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Borough Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Newnham Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Arbury Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Crouch Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~58 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Brixworth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brixworth
  2. 8 km Crowfields Common · park, Central Bedfordshire
  3. 8 km Northampton Castle · church, Central Bedfordshire
  4. 14 km All Saints' Church, Earls Barton · church, Bedford
  5. 7 km Glamis Meadow and Wood · park, City of Leicester
  6. 17 km Draughton · heritage site, City of Leicester
  7. 9 km Back to Brixworth

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brixworth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches60109Northampton Castle (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3465Draughton (9 km)
    Parks1637Crowfields Common (8 km)
    Treks128Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1527Ramsden Corner (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints411Borough Hill (23 km)
    Museums59The Higgins (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Draycote Water (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Baitul Ikram Mosque (44 km)
    Temples23Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (47 km)
    Waterfalls11Derby Waterfall (47 km)
    Other attractions01The Sockman (67 km)

    Brixworth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brixworth?

    Crowfields Common (park, about 8 km), Draughton (heritage site, about 9 km), Northampton Castle (church, about 13 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (church, about 16 km), Glamis Meadow and Wood (park, about 17 km), Church of All Hallows (church, about 18 km).

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

    143 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 16 parks, 1 trek, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Brixworth?

    Northampton Castle, about 13 km by road; All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brixworth?

    Draughton, about 9 km by road; Barton Seagrave Castle (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Brixworth?

    Crowfields Common, about 8 km by road; Glamis Meadow and Wood (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brixworth?

    Start in Brixworth, visit Crowfields Common, then Northampton Castle, then All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, then Glamis Meadow and Wood, then Draughton, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brixworth?

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

    Towns near Brixworth

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