Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Dunchurch

Dunchurch is a town in Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 2,405 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 30 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 29 treks and 20 parks. The must-see places are Draycote Water (5 km), Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (8 km) and Brownsover (8 km).

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Dunchurch, England
Dunchurch, Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dunchurch at a glance

Location
Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,405
Coordinates
52.3376° N, 1.2914° W
Places within 50 km
134 (134 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 Dunchurch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dunchurch: 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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Things to see near Dunchurch, by type

Churches near Dunchurch

81 churches within 100 km of Dunchurch. The closest is Holy Cross (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dunchurch

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dunchurch. The closest is Brownsover (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Dunchurch

49 treks within 100 km of Dunchurch. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dunchurch

38 parks within 100 km of Dunchurch. The closest is Daventry Country Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dunchurch

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dunchurch. The closest is High Wood and Meadow Nature Reserve (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dunchurch

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dunchurch. The closest is Arbury Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Arbury Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Newnham Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Borough Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Crouch Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Altar Stones · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~50 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Dunchurch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dunchurch
  2. 5 km Draycote Water · lake, City of Leicester
  3. 10 km Brandon Castle · heritage site, City of Leicester
  4. 6 km Brinklow Castle · heritage site, City of Leicester
  5. 9 km Brownsover · heritage site, City of Leicester
  6. 2 km Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular · trek, Warwickshire
  7. 8 km Back to Dunchurch

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From travellers near Dunchurch

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How to reach Dunchurch

    All places near Dunchurch by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dunchurch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3081Holy Cross (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2952Brownsover (8 km)
    Treks2949Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (8 km)
    Parks2038Daventry Country Park (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens818High Wood and Meadow Nature Reserve (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints717Arbury Hill (17 km)
    Museums312Hinckley and District Museum (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs311Banbury Madni Masjid (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Draycote Water (5 km)
    Temples34Sikh Gurdwara (23 km)
    Buddhist sites02Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (55 km)
    Other attractions02The Sockman (61 km)
    Waterfalls11Derby Waterfall (47 km)

    Dunchurch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dunchurch?

    Draycote Water (lake, about 5 km), Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (trek, about 8 km), Brownsover (heritage site, about 8 km), Brandon Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Brinklow Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Daventry Country Park (park, about 15 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 29 treks, 20 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Dunchurch?

    Holy Cross, about 16 km by road; St Mary (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dunchurch?

    Brownsover, about 8 km by road; Brandon Castle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Dunchurch?

    Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular, about 8 km by road; Rail Trail: Royal Leamington Spa Circular Via Offchurch (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dunchurch?

    Start in Dunchurch, visit Draycote Water, then Brandon Castle, then Brinklow Castle, then Brownsover, then Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dunchurch?

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

    Towns near Dunchurch

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