Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Brooke

Brooke is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 1,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 65 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 parks. The must-see places are Dunston Common (9 km), Claxton Village Sign (9 km) and Venta Icenorum Roman Town (9 km).

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Brooke, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Brooke, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brooke at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,215
Coordinates
52.5418° N, 1.3708° E
Places within 50 km
137 (90 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 Brooke

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

91 churches within 100 km of Brooke. The closest is Saint Peter (1 km); the best-known is Surlingham Church Marsh (RSPB) (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brooke

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brooke. The closest is Bixley Medieval Settlement (8 km); the best-known is Claxton Village Sign (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brooke

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brooke. The closest is Smockmill Common (9 km); the best-known is Whitlingham Marsh Local Nature Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Brooke

29 parks within 100 km of Brooke. The closest is Dunston Common (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Dunston Common · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Bath Hills · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Broome Heath · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lion Wood · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Chapelfield Gardens · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Plantation Garden · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~14 km · Must-see

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Museums near Brooke

12 museums within 100 km of Brooke. The closest is Strumpshaw Steam Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Brooke

9 treks within 100 km of Brooke. The closest is Wherryman's Way (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Brooke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brooke
  2. 9 km Dunston Common · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 1 km Venta Icenorum Roman Town · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 10 km Surlingham Church Marsh (RSPB) · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 6 km Claxton Village Sign · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 15 km Bath Hills · hill, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 11 km Back to Brooke

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brooke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6591Saint Peter (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2047Bixley Medieval Settlement (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2035Smockmill Common (9 km)
    Parks1029Dunston Common (9 km)
    Museums812Strumpshaw Steam Museum (12 km)
    Treks79Wherryman's Way (13 km)
    Beaches & coast47Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Beacon Hill (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Rockland Broad (9 km)

    Brooke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brooke?

    Dunston Common (park, about 9 km), Claxton Village Sign (heritage site, about 9 km), Venta Icenorum Roman Town (heritage site, about 9 km), Surlingham Church Marsh (RSPB) (church, about 10 km), Bath Hills (hill, about 11 km), Whitlingham Marsh Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Brooke?

    Saint Peter, about 1 km by road; Saint Margaret (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brooke?

    Bixley Medieval Settlement, about 8 km by road; Claxton Village Sign (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Brooke?

    Smockmill Common, about 9 km by road; Whitlingham Marsh Local Nature Reserve (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brooke?

    Start in Brooke, visit Dunston Common, then Venta Icenorum Roman Town, then Surlingham Church Marsh (RSPB), then Claxton Village Sign, then Bath Hills, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brooke?

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

    Towns near Brooke

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