Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Findern

Findern is a town in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 1,669 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 112 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 31 parks and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Repton School Museum (4 km), Saint Wilfred's Church (6 km) and All Saints Dalbury (7 km).

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Findern, Derby
Findern, Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Findern at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,669
Coordinates
52.8704° N, 1.5441° W
Places within 50 km
217 (217 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Findern

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Churches near Findern

136 churches within 100 km of Findern. The closest is Repton School Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Findern

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Findern. The closest is Strutt's Park Roman Fort (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Findern

36 parks within 100 km of Findern. The closest is New Lount (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Findern

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Findern. The closest is Alport Height (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Treks near Findern

18 treks within 100 km of Findern. The closest is Derwent Valley Heritage Way (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Findern

11 museums within 100 km of Findern. The closest is Donington Castle (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Findern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Findern
  2. 4 km Repton School Museum · church, City of Leicester
  3. 4 km Saint Wilfred's Church · church, Derby
  4. 8 km All Saints Dalbury · church, Derby
  5. 9 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, Derby
  6. 3 km National Spiritualist Church · church, Derby
  7. 8 km Back to Findern

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    All places near Findern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Findern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches112136Repton School Museum (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2538Strutt's Park Roman Fort (10 km)
    Parks3136New Lount (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1826Alport Height (26 km)
    Treks818Derwent Valley Heritage Way (35 km)
    Museums1011Donington Castle (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Charley Woods Nature Reserve (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs17Baitul Ikram Mosque (50 km)
    Temples35Guru Nanak Gurdwara (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Carsington Water (27 km)
    Other attractions13The Sockman (32 km)
    Waterfalls11Derby Waterfall (50 km)
    Caves01Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (58 km)

    Findern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Findern?

    Repton School Museum (church, about 4 km), Saint Wilfred's Church (church, about 6 km), All Saints Dalbury (church, about 7 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 8 km), National Spiritualist Church (church, about 8 km), St Mary, Marston-on-Dove (church, about 9 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 112 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 31 parks, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Findern?

    Repton School Museum, about 4 km by road; Saint Wilfred's Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Findern?

    Strutt's Park Roman Fort, about 10 km by road; Melbourne Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Findern?

    New Lount, about 19 km by road; West Park (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Findern?

    Start in Findern, visit Repton School Museum, then Saint Wilfred's Church, then All Saints Dalbury, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then National Spiritualist Church, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Findern?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Findern

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