Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cotgrave

Cotgrave is a town in Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom, home to about 7,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 113 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 29 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are Wilford Hill (9 km), St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows (9 km) and St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (9 km).

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Cotgrave, Nottingham
Cotgrave, Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cotgrave at a glance

Location
Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,203
Coordinates
52.9086° N, 1.0375° W
Places within 50 km
206 (206 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cotgrave

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

163 churches within 100 km of Cotgrave. The closest is St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cotgrave

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotgrave. The closest is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Cotgrave

35 parks within 100 km of Cotgrave. The closest is Rushcliffe Country Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Cotgrave

15 museums within 100 km of Cotgrave. The closest is Loughborough Carillon (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cotgrave

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotgrave. The closest is Wilford Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cotgrave

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cotgrave. The closest is Charley Woods Nature Reserve (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cotgrave

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotgrave
  2. 10 km Rushcliffe Country Park · park, City of Leicester
  3. 3 km Wilford Hill · hill, City of Leicester
  4. 7 km Dales Church · church, Nottingham
  5. 2 km St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows · church, Nottingham
  6. 6 km St. Peter and St. Paul's Church · heritage site, Nottingham
  7. 9 km Back to Cotgrave

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    Within 15 km of Cotgrave

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotgrave by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches113163St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3345St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (9 km)
    Parks2935Rushcliffe Country Park (10 km)
    Museums615Loughborough Carillon (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914Wilford Hill (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Charley Woods Nature Reserve (33 km)
    Treks27Derwent Valley Heritage Way (49 km)
    Temples23Guru Nanak Gurdwara (39 km)
    Other attractions22The Sockman (24 km)
    Waterfalls22Derby Waterfall (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Umar (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Rutland Water (48 km)

    Cotgrave: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotgrave?

    Wilford Hill (hill, about 9 km), St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows (church, about 9 km), St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (heritage site, about 9 km), Dales Church (church, about 9 km), Rushcliffe Country Park (park, about 10 km), St. Stephen's (church, about 10 km).

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

    206 places on Spotwander: 113 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 29 parks, 6 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotgrave?

    St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows, about 9 km by road; Dales Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cotgrave?

    St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, about 9 km by road; Margidunum (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cotgrave?

    Rushcliffe Country Park, about 10 km by road; Stonebridge City Farm (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotgrave?

    Start in Cotgrave, visit Rushcliffe Country Park, then Wilford Hill, then Dales Church, then St. Paul, Carlton-in-the-Willows, then St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotgrave?

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

    Towns near Cotgrave

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