West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hackleton

Hackleton is a town in West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,408 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 53 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Northampton Castle (10 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (12 km) and Crowfields Common (14 km).

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Hackleton, West Northamptonshire
Hackleton, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hackleton at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,408
Coordinates
52.1880° N, 0.8231° W
Places within 50 km
126 (126 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 Hackleton

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

107 churches within 100 km of Hackleton. The closest is Northampton Castle (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hackleton

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hackleton. The closest is Podington Castle (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hackleton

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hackleton. The closest is Greens Norton Pocket Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Hackleton

24 parks within 100 km of Hackleton. The closest is Crowfields Common (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Hackleton

20 treks within 100 km of Hackleton. The closest is Midshires Way (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hackleton

17 museums within 100 km of Hackleton. The closest is The National Museum of Computing (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hackleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hackleton
  2. 18 km St Mary's · church, Bedford
  3. 17 km All Saints' Church, Earls Barton · church, Bedford
  4. 9 km Crowfields Common · park, Central Bedfordshire
  5. 8 km Northampton Castle · church, Central Bedfordshire
  6. 12 km Tiffield Pocket Park · park, North Northamptonshire
  7. 14 km Back to Hackleton

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From travellers near Hackleton

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How to reach Hackleton

    All places near Hackleton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hackleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches53107Northampton Castle (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3370Podington Castle (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1536Greens Norton Pocket Park (19 km)
    Parks1224Crowfields Common (14 km)
    Treks320Midshires Way (36 km)
    Museums317The National Museum of Computing (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Borough Hill (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Banbury Madni Masjid (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Willen Lake (20 km)
    Temples03Sikh Gurdwara (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (68 km)
    Other attractions01Wadham College (71 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (71 km)

    Hackleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hackleton?

    Northampton Castle (church, about 10 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (church, about 12 km), Crowfields Common (park, about 14 km), Tiffield Pocket Park (park, about 14 km), St Mary's (church, about 18 km), St Mary's (church, about 19 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Hackleton?

    Northampton Castle, about 10 km by road; All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hackleton?

    Podington Castle, about 20 km by road; Odell Castle (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hackleton?

    Greens Norton Pocket Park, about 19 km by road; Ramsden Corner (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hackleton?

    Start in Hackleton, visit St Mary's, then All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, then Crowfields Common, then Northampton Castle, then Tiffield Pocket Park, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hackleton?

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

    Towns near Hackleton

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