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Clapham

Clapham is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom of about 4,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 54 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St Thomas of Canterbury, Saint Owen's Church and Browns Wood Local Nature Reserve.

52.1609° N, 0.4953° WPop. 4,560

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Clapham

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

36 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 Clapham
  2. The Higginsmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parish Church of All Saints Renholdchurch · 30 min
  4. Bletsoe Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Felmersham Gravel Pitsnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. St Mary the Virginchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Clapham
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Clapham?

St Thomas of Canterbury (church, about 1 km), Saint Owen's Church (church, about 3 km), Browns Wood Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Bedford Park (park, about 3 km), Saint James (church, about 4 km), The Higgins (museum, about 4 km).

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

126 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 7 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Clapham?

St Thomas of Canterbury, about 1 km by road; Saint Owen's Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Clapham?

John Bunyan Statue, about 4 km by road; Bletsoe Castle (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Clapham?

Start in Clapham, visit The Higgins, then Parish Church of All Saints Renhold, then Bletsoe Castle, then Felmersham Gravel Pits, then St Mary the Virgin, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.