Places to visit near

Kempston

Kempston is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom of about 19,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 52 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wood Park, Saint James and Bedford Castle.

52.1160° N, 0.5004° WPop. 19,873

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kempston

5 stops, one loop, back by 11:36 am

34 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 Kempston
  2. Bedford Castlechurch · 30 min
  3. Saint Owen's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. St. Mary'schurch · 30 min
  5. Marston Vale Millennium Country Parkpark · 45 min
  6. All Saintschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Kempston
Today’s loopKempstonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kempston?

Wood Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Saint James (church, about 4 km), Bedford Castle (church, about 4 km), The Higgins (museum, about 4 km), St. Mary's (church, about 4 km), Saint Owen's Church (church, about 5 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 8 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Kempston?

Saint James, about 4 km by road; Bedford Castle (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kempston?

John Bunyan Statue, about 4 km by road; Risinghoe Castle (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kempston?

Start in Kempston, visit Bedford Castle, then Saint Owen's Church, then St. Mary's, then Marston Vale Millennium Country Park, then All Saints, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.