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Halesworth

Halesworth is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 5,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 51 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Sibton Abbey, Mettingham Castle and Southwold Lighthouse.

52.3464° N, 1.5029° EPop. 5,558

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see179
Notable43
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sibton Abbey, heritage site near Halesworth
Must-see

Sibton Abbey

Heritage site · 10 km

Must-see

Mettingham Castle

Heritage site · 14 km

Southwold Lighthouse, museum near Halesworth
Must-see

Southwold Lighthouse

Museum · 15 km

Places near Halesworth by type

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One day from Halesworth

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Halesworth
  2. Sibton Abbeyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Minsmere Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Southwold Lighthousemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Broome Heathpark · 45 min
  6. Mettingham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Halesworth
Today’s loopHalesworthStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Halesworth?

Sibton Abbey (heritage site, about 10 km), Mettingham Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Southwold Lighthouse (museum, about 15 km), Bungay Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Minsmere Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Broome Heath (park, about 18 km).

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

113 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Halesworth?

St Mary's Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Peter's Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Halesworth?

Bramfield War Memorial, about 5 km by road; Huntingfield War Memorial (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Halesworth?

Start in Halesworth, visit Sibton Abbey, then Minsmere Nature Reserve, then Southwold Lighthouse, then Broome Heath, then Mettingham Castle, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.