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Kessingland

Kessingland is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom of about 4,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 64 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 12 parks. The must-see places are Africa Alive, Saint Peter's and Pakefield Park.

52.4199° N, 1.7088° EPop. 4,327

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see154
Notable83
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kessingland

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

72 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 Kessingland
  2. Southwold Lighthousemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mettingham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castle Marshesnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. St Margaret's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Saint Peter'schurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Kessingland
Today’s loopKessinglandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kessingland?

Africa Alive (nature spot, about 1 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 5 km), Pakefield Park (park, about 5 km), Castle Marshes (nature spot, about 9 km), St Margaret's Church (church, about 10 km), Lowestoft Lighthouse (beach, about 10 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Kessingland?

Saint Edmund's Church, about 1 km by road; Holy Trinity (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kessingland?

Covehithe Church, about 6 km by road; Wrentham Pound (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kessingland?

Start in Kessingland, visit Southwold Lighthouse, then Mettingham Castle, then Castle Marshes, then St Margaret's Church, then Saint Peter's, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.