Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Claydon

Claydon is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 4,488 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 15 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 18 parks and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bramford Meadows (4 km), Alderman Canal East (7 km) and Chantry Park (8 km).

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

Claydon at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,488
Coordinates
52.1067° N, 1.1113° E
Places within 50 km
62 (62 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 Claydon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Claydon: 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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  • Newbourne Springs · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Sutton Hoo · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lindsey Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Milden Village Sign · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~23 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Framlingham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Battery · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • St Clare · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Landguard Fort · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~30 km · Must-see

Things to see near Claydon, by type

Churches near Claydon

68 churches within 100 km of Claydon. The closest is St Andrew (18 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • St Clare · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Chilton · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Claydon

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Claydon. The closest is Sutton Hoo (20 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Sutton Hoo · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lindsey Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Milden Village Sign · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Framlingham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Battery · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Claydon

48 parks within 100 km of Claydon. The closest is Bramford Meadows (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Bramford Meadows · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Alderman Canal East · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Chantry Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Gippeswyk Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Alexandra Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Fen Alder Carr · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~10 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Claydon

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Claydon. The closest is Newbourne Springs (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Newbourne Springs · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Natterer's Wood · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Knettishall Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Minsmere Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~47 km · Must-see
  • The Meadow · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~47 km · Must-see

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Museums near Claydon

14 museums within 100 km of Claydon. The closest is Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Claydon

11 treks within 100 km of Claydon. The closest is Sandlings Walk (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Claydon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Claydon
  2. 4 km Bramford Meadows · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 3 km Chantry Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 1 km Gippeswyk Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 1 km Alderman Canal East · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 2 km Alexandra Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 9 km Back to Claydon

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From travellers near Claydon

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How to reach Claydon

    All places near Claydon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Claydon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1568St Andrew (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1758Sutton Hoo (20 km)
    Parks1848Bramford Meadows (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens640Newbourne Springs (19 km)
    Museums214Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum (34 km)
    Treks211Sandlings Walk (30 km)
    Beaches & coast15Mersea Island (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Great Wood Hill (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Malthouse Broad (86 km)
    Temples01Cressing Temple Barns (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Cambridge Mosque (83 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (97 km)

    Claydon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Claydon?

    Bramford Meadows (park, about 4 km), Alderman Canal East (park, about 7 km), Chantry Park (park, about 8 km), Gippeswyk Park (park, about 8 km), Alexandra Park (park, about 9 km), Fen Alder Carr (park, about 10 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Claydon?

    St Andrew, about 18 km by road; St Mary, Woolpit (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Claydon?

    Sutton Hoo, about 20 km by road; Lindsey Castle (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Claydon?

    Bramford Meadows, about 4 km by road; Alderman Canal East (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Claydon?

    Start in Claydon, visit Bramford Meadows, then Chantry Park, then Gippeswyk Park, then Alderman Canal East, then Alexandra Park, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Claydon?

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

    Towns near Claydon

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