City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Gotham

Gotham is a town in City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom, home to about 1,563 people. Within 50 km by road there are 216 places to visit — 120 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 32 parks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rushcliffe Country Park (6 km), West Park (8 km) and St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston (8 km).

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Gotham, City of Leicester
Gotham, City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gotham at a glance

Location
City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,563
Coordinates
52.8680° N, 1.2056° W
Places within 50 km
216 (216 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 Gotham

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

157 churches within 100 km of Gotham. The closest is St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gotham

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gotham. The closest is Barrow-upon-Soar War Memorial (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Gotham

35 parks within 100 km of Gotham. The closest is Rushcliffe Country Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gotham

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gotham. The closest is Wilford Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Gotham

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

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Treks near Gotham

7 treks within 100 km of Gotham. The closest is Derwent Valley Heritage Way (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gotham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gotham
  2. 6 km Rushcliffe Country Park · park, City of Leicester
  3. 3 km Wilford Hill · hill, City of Leicester
  4. 7 km St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston · church, City of Leicester
  5. 7 km West Park · park, City of Leicester
  6. 8 km Donington Castle · museum, City of Leicester
  7. 11 km Back to Gotham

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    Within 15 km of Gotham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gotham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches120157St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2949Barrow-upon-Soar War Memorial (17 km)
    Parks3235Rushcliffe Country Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1119Wilford Hill (8 km)
    Museums1012Donington Castle (11 km)
    Treks17Derwent Valley Heritage Way (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Charley Woods Nature Reserve (21 km)
    Temples23Guru Nanak Gurdwara (33 km)
    Other attractions22The Sockman (13 km)
    Waterfalls12Derby Waterfall (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Umar (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Carsington Water (44 km)

    Gotham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gotham?

    Rushcliffe Country Park (park, about 6 km), West Park (park, about 8 km), St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston (church, about 8 km), Wilford Hill (hill, about 8 km), Donington Castle (museum, about 11 km), Lenton Recreation Ground (park, about 12 km).

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

    216 places on Spotwander: 120 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 32 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Gotham?

    St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston, about 8 km by road; St. Luke's Church, Stapleford (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gotham?

    Barrow-upon-Soar War Memorial, about 17 km by road; Melbourne Castle (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gotham?

    Rushcliffe Country Park, about 6 km by road; West Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gotham?

    Start in Gotham, visit Rushcliffe Country Park, then Wilford Hill, then St. John the Baptist Church, Beeston, then West Park, then Donington Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gotham?

    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 Gotham

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