West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Daventry

Daventry is a town in West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 23,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 28 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 8 parks and 18 treks. The must-see places are Holy Cross (1 km), Borough Hill (2 km) and Daventry Country Park (2 km).

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Daventry, West Northamptonshire
Daventry, West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Daventry at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 23,879
Coordinates
52.2569° N, 1.1607° W
Places within 50 km
100 (100 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 Daventry

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

92 churches within 100 km of Daventry. The closest is Holy Cross (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Daventry

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daventry. The closest is Borough Hill Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Daventry

37 parks within 100 km of Daventry. The closest is Daventry Country Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Daventry

34 treks within 100 km of Daventry. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daventry

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daventry. The closest is Ramsden Corner (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Daventry

15 museums within 100 km of Daventry. The closest is Chedham's Yard (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Daventry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daventry
  2. 1 km Holy Cross · church, West Northamptonshire
  3. 2 km Daventry Country Park · park, West Northamptonshire
  4. 2 km Borough Hill Fort · fort, West Northamptonshire
  5. 1 km Borough Hill · hill, West Northamptonshire
  6. 2 km Newnham Hill · hill, West Northamptonshire
  7. 2 km Back to Daventry

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How to reach Daventry

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Daventry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2892Holy Cross (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2760Borough Hill Fort (2 km)
    Parks837Daventry Country Park (2 km)
    Treks1834Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens723Ramsden Corner (10 km)
    Museums215Chedham's Yard (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Borough Hill (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs29Banbury Madni Masjid (31 km)
    Temples13Sikh Gurdwara (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Draycote Water (17 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (55 km)
    Other attractions01Broadway Tower (66 km)
    Buddhist sites01Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (70 km)

    Daventry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Daventry?

    Holy Cross (church, about 1 km), Borough Hill (hill, about 2 km), Daventry Country Park (park, about 2 km), Newnham Hill (hill, about 2 km), Borough Hill Fort (fort, about 2 km), Arbury Hill (hill, about 6 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 8 parks, 18 treks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Daventry?

    Holy Cross, about 1 km by road; Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Daventry?

    Borough Hill Fort, about 2 km by road; Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Daventry?

    Daventry Country Park, about 2 km by road; Tiffield Pocket Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Daventry?

    Start in Daventry, visit Holy Cross, then Daventry Country Park, then Borough Hill Fort, then Borough Hill, then Newnham Hill, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Daventry?

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

    Towns near Daventry

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