Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Irchester

Irchester is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 4,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 57 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Podington Castle (4 km), Church of All Hallows (5 km) and Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (6 km).

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

Irchester at a glance

Location
Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,419
Coordinates
52.2811° N, 0.6451° W
Places within 50 km
127 (127 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 Irchester

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Churches near Irchester

112 churches within 100 km of Irchester. The closest is Church of All Hallows (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Irchester

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Irchester. The closest is Podington Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Irchester

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Irchester. The closest is Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Irchester

33 parks within 100 km of Irchester. The closest is Glamis Meadow and Wood (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Irchester

18 treks within 100 km of Irchester. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Irchester

11 museums within 100 km of Irchester. The closest is The Higgins (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Irchester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Irchester
  2. 4 km Podington Castle · heritage site, Bedford
  3. 8 km Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers · heritage site, Bedford
  4. 2 km Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows · nature spot, Bedford
  5. 9 km Glamis Meadow and Wood · park, City of Leicester
  6. 1 km Church of All Hallows · church, City of Leicester
  7. 5 km Back to Irchester

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Irchester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57112Church of All Hallows (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3066Podington Castle (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2035Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (6 km)
    Parks1233Glamis Meadow and Wood (7 km)
    Treks118Greensand Ridge Walk (38 km)
    Museums311The Higgins (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Borough Hill (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Baitul Ikram Mosque (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Willen Lake (32 km)
    Temples02Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (64 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (62 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (69 km)

    Irchester: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Irchester?

    Podington Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Church of All Hallows (church, about 5 km), Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (heritage site, about 6 km), Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (nature spot, about 6 km), Glamis Meadow and Wood (park, about 7 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (church, about 9 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 1 trek.

    Which is the nearest church to Irchester?

    Church of All Hallows, about 5 km by road; All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Irchester?

    Podington Castle, about 4 km by road; Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Irchester?

    Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, about 6 km by road; Felmersham Gravel Pits (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Irchester?

    Start in Irchester, visit Podington Castle, then Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers, then Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, then Glamis Meadow and Wood, then Church of All Hallows, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Irchester?

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

    Towns near Irchester

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