Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Harrold

Harrold is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,691 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 57 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Odell Castle (2 km), St Mary's (2 km) and St Peter (5 km).

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Harrold, Central Bedfordshire
Harrold, Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Harrold at a glance

Location
Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,691
Coordinates
52.2013° N, 0.6104° W
Places within 50 km
132 (132 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 Harrold

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

107 churches within 100 km of Harrold. The closest is St Mary's (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Harrold

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harrold. The closest is Odell Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Harrold

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Harrold. The closest is Felmersham Gravel Pits (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Harrold

25 parks within 100 km of Harrold. The closest is Bedford Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Harrold

16 treks within 100 km of Harrold. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Harrold

13 museums within 100 km of Harrold. The closest is The Higgins (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Harrold

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Harrold
  2. 2 km Odell Castle · heritage site, Bedford
  3. 3 km Felmersham Gravel Pits · nature spot, Bedford
  4. 3 km St Peter · church, Bedford
  5. 1 km Pavenham Osier Beds · nature spot, Bedford
  6. 5 km St Mary's · church, Bedford
  7. 2 km Back to Harrold

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How to reach Harrold

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    Within 15 km of Harrold

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Harrold by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57107St Mary's (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3373Odell Castle (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1942Felmersham Gravel Pits (5 km)
    Parks1225Bedford Park (15 km)
    Treks516Greensand Ridge Walk (26 km)
    Museums313The Higgins (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Borough Hill (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Banbury Madni Masjid (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Willen Lake (22 km)
    Temples02Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (75 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (54 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (57 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (74 km)
    Other attractions01Hughenden Manor (78 km)

    Harrold: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Harrold?

    Odell Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), St Mary's (church, about 2 km), St Peter (church, about 5 km), Felmersham Gravel Pits (nature spot, about 5 km), Pavenham Osier Beds (nature spot, about 5 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 6 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Harrold?

    St Mary's, about 2 km by road; St Peter (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Harrold?

    Odell Castle, about 2 km by road; Podington Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Harrold?

    Felmersham Gravel Pits, about 5 km by road; Pavenham Osier Beds (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Harrold?

    Start in Harrold, visit Odell Castle, then Felmersham Gravel Pits, then St Peter, then Pavenham Osier Beds, then St Mary's, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Harrold?

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

    Towns near Harrold

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