West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hardingstone

Hardingstone is a town in West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 7,897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 50 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Northampton Castle (4 km), Crowfields Common (11 km) and Tiffield Pocket Park (11 km).

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

Hardingstone at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,897
Coordinates
52.2136° N, 0.8858° W
Places within 50 km
124 (124 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 Hardingstone

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

108 churches within 100 km of Hardingstone. The closest is Northampton Castle (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hardingstone

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hardingstone. The closest is Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hardingstone

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hardingstone. The closest is Greens Norton Pocket Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Hardingstone

24 parks within 100 km of Hardingstone. The closest is Crowfields Common (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Hardingstone

24 treks within 100 km of Hardingstone. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Hardingstone

16 museums within 100 km of Hardingstone. The closest is The National Museum of Computing (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hardingstone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hardingstone
  2. 13 km All Saints' Church, Earls Barton · church, Bedford
  3. 9 km Crowfields Common · park, Central Bedfordshire
  4. 8 km Northampton Castle · church, Central Bedfordshire
  5. 18 km Greens Norton Pocket Park · nature spot, West Northamptonshire
  6. 6 km Tiffield Pocket Park · park, North Northamptonshire
  7. 11 km Back to Hardingstone

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From travellers near Hardingstone

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How to reach Hardingstone

    All places near Hardingstone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hardingstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches50108Northampton Castle (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3572Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1432Greens Norton Pocket Park (16 km)
    Parks1224Crowfields Common (11 km)
    Treks324Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (38 km)
    Museums316The National Museum of Computing (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Borough Hill (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Willen Lake (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Banbury Madni Masjid (43 km)
    Temples03Sikh Gurdwara (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (66 km)
    Other attractions01Wadham College (71 km)

    Hardingstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hardingstone?

    Northampton Castle (church, about 4 km), Crowfields Common (park, about 11 km), Tiffield Pocket Park (park, about 11 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (church, about 13 km), Greens Norton Pocket Park (nature spot, about 16 km), Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Hardingstone?

    Northampton Castle, about 4 km by road; All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hardingstone?

    Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot, about 17 km by road; Borough Hill Fort (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hardingstone?

    Greens Norton Pocket Park, about 16 km by road; Ramsden Corner (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hardingstone?

    Start in Hardingstone, visit All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, then Crowfields Common, then Northampton Castle, then Greens Norton Pocket Park, then Tiffield Pocket Park, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hardingstone?

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

    Towns near Hardingstone

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