North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Helpston

Helpston is a town in North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 30 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 parks. The must-see places are Maxey Castle (5 km), St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (5 km) and The Green (8 km).

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Helpston, North Northamptonshire
Helpston, North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Helpston at a glance

Location
North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 981
Coordinates
52.6323° N, 0.3468° W
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 Helpston

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

131 churches within 100 km of Helpston. The closest is St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Helpston

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Helpston. The closest is Maxey Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Helpston

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Helpston. The closest is Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Helpston

32 parks within 100 km of Helpston. The closest is The Green (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Helpston

13 museums within 100 km of Helpston. The closest is Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Helpston

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Helpston. The closest is Ankle Hill (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ankle Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Country Park · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Wilford Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Ulverscroft Valley · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~79 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Helpston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Helpston
  2. 9 km Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve · nature spot, North Northamptonshire
  3. 5 km The Green · park, Greater Lincolnshire
  4. 3 km Maxey Castle · heritage site, North Northamptonshire
  5. 8 km St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack · church, North Northamptonshire
  6. 8 km Old Sulehay Forest NR · nature spot, North Northamptonshire
  7. 11 km Back to Helpston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Helpston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches30131St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2460Maxey Castle (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1236Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Parks232The Green (8 km)
    Museums513Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Ankle Hill (49 km)
    Treks46Macmillan Way (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Mosque Al-Noor (55 km)
    Other attractions02Sibsey Trader Mill (64 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Gurdwara (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Rutland Water (26 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (62 km)

    Helpston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Helpston?

    Maxey Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack (church, about 5 km), The Green (park, about 8 km), Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Old Sulehay Forest NR (nature spot, about 11 km), St Martins (church, about 11 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Helpston?

    St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack, about 5 km by road; St Martins (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Helpston?

    Maxey Castle, about 5 km by road; Fotheringhay Castle (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Helpston?

    Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve, about 9 km by road; Old Sulehay Forest NR (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Helpston?

    Start in Helpston, visit Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve, then The Green, then Maxey Castle, then St John the Baptist's Church, Barnack, then Old Sulehay Forest NR, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Helpston?

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

    Towns near Helpston

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