Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Emberton

Emberton is a town in Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 315 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 58 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are St Mary's (7 km), St Mary's (11 km) and Willen Lake (11 km).

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Emberton, Central Bedfordshire
Emberton, Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Emberton at a glance

Location
Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 315
Coordinates
52.1369° N, 0.7067° W
Places within 50 km
132 (132 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 Emberton

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

113 churches within 100 km of Emberton. The closest is St Mary's (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Emberton

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emberton. The closest is Odell Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Emberton

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Emberton. The closest is Pavenham Osier Beds (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Emberton

22 parks within 100 km of Emberton. The closest is Campbell Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Emberton

16 museums within 100 km of Emberton. The closest is The National Museum of Computing (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Emberton

13 treks within 100 km of Emberton. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Emberton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emberton
  2. 13 km Campbell Park · park, Central Bedfordshire
  3. 2 km Willen Lake · lake, Central Bedfordshire
  4. 10 km St Peter and St Paul · church, Central Bedfordshire
  5. 8 km St Mary's · church, Central Bedfordshire
  6. 9 km St Mary's · church, Bedford
  7. 11 km Back to Emberton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emberton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches58113St Mary's (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3172Odell Castle (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1642Pavenham Osier Beds (15 km)
    Parks1122Campbell Park (13 km)
    Museums616The National Museum of Computing (20 km)
    Treks513Greensand Ridge Walk (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Borough Hill (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Willen Lake (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Banbury Madni Masjid (54 km)
    Caves02Royston Cave (60 km)
    Other attractions02Hughenden Manor (68 km)
    Buddhist sites11Amaravati Monastery (50 km)

    Emberton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emberton?

    St Mary's (church, about 7 km), St Mary's (church, about 11 km), Willen Lake (lake, about 11 km), Campbell Park (park, about 13 km), St Peter and St Paul (church, about 13 km), Milton Keynes Theatre (church, about 13 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Emberton?

    St Mary's, about 7 km by road; St Mary's (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emberton?

    Odell Castle, about 14 km by road; Rugemont Castle (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Emberton?

    Pavenham Osier Beds, about 15 km by road; Felmersham Gravel Pits (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emberton?

    Start in Emberton, visit Campbell Park, then Willen Lake, then St Peter and St Paul, then St Mary's, then St Mary's, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emberton?

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

    Towns near Emberton

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