Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Diss

Diss is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 10,734 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 23 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 20 parks. The must-see places are St Mary, Wortham (4 km), Bressingham Steam & Gardens (5 km) and Redgrave and Lopham Fen (8 km).

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

Diss at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 10,734
Coordinates
52.3768° N, 1.1091° E
Places within 50 km
93 (93 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 Diss

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Diss: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Diss

  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Tolls Meadow · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • East Wretham Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Framlingham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Fen Alder Carr · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bath Hills · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bungay Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~30 km · Must-see
  • The Great Eastern Pingo Trail · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~30 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Dad's Army Museum · museum · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Dunston Common · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~31 km · Must-see

Things to see near Diss, by type

Churches near Diss

62 churches within 100 km of Diss. The closest is St Mary, Wortham (4 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St Mary, Wortham · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary's · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Saint Peter's Church · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~17 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Diss

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Diss. The closest is Eye Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Eye Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Buckenham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Denton Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Framlingham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bungay Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Diss

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Diss. The closest is Redgrave and Lopham Fen (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Knettishall Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Tolls Meadow · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • East Wretham Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Marston Marsh · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Danby Wood · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~35 km · Must-see

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Parks near Diss

40 parks within 100 km of Diss. The closest is Fen Alder Carr (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Fen Alder Carr · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bath Hills · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Dunston Common · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Broome Heath · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Thetford Warren Lodge · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Eaton Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~36 km · Must-see

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Museums near Diss

15 museums within 100 km of Diss. The closest is Bressingham Steam & Gardens (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Diss

11 treks within 100 km of Diss. The closest is The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Diss

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Diss
  2. 4 km St Mary, Wortham · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 2 km Bressingham Steam & Gardens · garden, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 3 km Redgrave and Lopham Fen · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 11 km Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 5 km Eye Castle · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 9 km Back to Diss

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From travellers near Diss

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How to reach Diss

    All places near Diss by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Diss by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2362St Mary, Wortham (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1858Eye Castle (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1843Redgrave and Lopham Fen (8 km)
    Parks2040Fen Alder Carr (29 km)
    Museums815Bressingham Steam & Gardens (5 km)
    Treks611The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (30 km)
    Beaches & coast08Lowestoft Lighthouse (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Great Wood Hill (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Malthouse Broad (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Cambridge Central Mosque (85 km)
    Temples01Cressing Temple Barns (86 km)

    Diss: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Diss?

    St Mary, Wortham (church, about 4 km), Bressingham Steam & Gardens (garden, about 5 km), Redgrave and Lopham Fen (nature spot, about 8 km), Eye Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Saint Mary, Thornham Parva (church, about 9 km), Saint Mary's (church, about 12 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Diss?

    St Mary, Wortham, about 4 km by road; Saint Mary, Thornham Parva (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Diss?

    Eye Castle, about 9 km by road; Buckenham Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Diss?

    Redgrave and Lopham Fen, about 8 km by road; Knettishall Heath (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Diss?

    Start in Diss, visit St Mary, Wortham, then Bressingham Steam & Gardens, then Redgrave and Lopham Fen, then Saint Mary, Thornham Parva, then Eye Castle, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Diss?

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

    Towns near Diss

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