Places to visit near

Heacham

Heacham is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 4,714 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 11 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wild Ken Hill, Saint Mary and Old Hunstanton Lighthouse.

52.9078° N, 0.4939° EPop. 4,714

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see233
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Heacham

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

50 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 Heacham
  2. Saint Marychurch · 30 min
  3. Saint Mary Magdalenechurch · 30 min
  4. Saint Mary the Virginchurch · 30 min
  5. Holme Dunesnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Old Hunstanton Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Heacham
Today’s loopHeachamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Heacham?

Wild Ken Hill (hill, about 3 km), Saint Mary (church, about 4 km), Old Hunstanton Lighthouse (beach, about 6 km), Saint Mary the Virgin (church, about 6 km), Holme Dunes (nature spot, about 10 km), Holme Bird Observatory (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

45 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Heacham?

Saint Mary, about 4 km by road; Saint Mary the Virgin (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Heacham?

Castle Rising Castle, about 16 km by road; Creake Abbey (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Heacham?

Start in Heacham, visit Saint Mary, then Saint Mary Magdalene, then Saint Mary the Virgin, then Holme Dunes, then Old Hunstanton Lighthouse, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.