Maidscross HillRSPB Lakenheath FenSaint Peter'sAspel Close Local Nature ReserveSaint Mary's, MildenhallWeeting Castle
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Lakenheath

Lakenheath is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 4,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 30 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Maidscross Hill, RSPB Lakenheath Fen and Saint Peter's.

52.4175° N, 0.5221° EPop. 4,369

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Maidscross Hill

Hill · 1 km

RSPB Lakenheath Fen, nature spot near Lakenheath
Must-see

RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Nature spot · 5 km

Must-see

Saint Peter's

Church · 6 km

Places near Lakenheath by type

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One day from Lakenheath

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

47 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 Lakenheath
  2. Weeting Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Saint Peter'schurch · 30 min
  4. RSPB Lakenheath Fennature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Aspel Close Local Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Saint Mary's, Mildenhallchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Lakenheath
Today’s loopLakenheathStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lakenheath?

Maidscross Hill (hill, about 1 km), RSPB Lakenheath Fen (nature spot, about 5 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 6 km), Aspel Close Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Saint Mary's, Mildenhall (church, about 10 km), Weeting Castle (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

87 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Lakenheath?

Saint Peter's, about 6 km by road; Saint Mary's, Mildenhall (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lakenheath?

Weeting Castle, about 11 km by road; Church of the Holy Sepulchre (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lakenheath?

Start in Lakenheath, visit Weeting Castle, then Saint Peter's, then RSPB Lakenheath Fen, then Aspel Close Local Nature Reserve, then Saint Mary's, Mildenhall, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.