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Places near Desford by type
All 289 places by distance →One day from Desford
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm
51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Desford
- St. Mary'schurch · 30 min
- Croft Hillhill · 1 hrs
- Braunstone Parkpark · 45 min
- Kirby Muxloe Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Altar Stonesviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Back in Desford
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Desford?
Tropical Birdland (park, about 1 km), Kirby Muxloe Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Groby United Reformed Church (heritage site, about 7 km), Kirby Firth Nature Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Croft Hill (hill, about 9 km), Altar Stones (viewpoint, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Desford?
162 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 11 treks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest church to Desford?
St. Mary's, about 10 km by road; All Saints (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Desford?
Kirby Muxloe Castle, about 6 km by road; Groby United Reformed Church (7 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Desford?
Start in Desford, visit St. Mary's, then Croft Hill, then Braunstone Park, then Kirby Muxloe Castle, then Altar Stones, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.






















