Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lavendon

Lavendon is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,303 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 56 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are St Mary's (5 km), St Mary's (8 km) and Odell Castle (8 km).

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

Lavendon at a glance

Location
Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,303
Coordinates
52.1728° N, 0.6611° W
Places within 50 km
128 (128 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 Lavendon

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

106 churches within 100 km of Lavendon. The closest is St Mary's (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lavendon

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lavendon. The closest is Odell Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lavendon

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lavendon. The closest is Pavenham Osier Beds (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lavendon

22 parks within 100 km of Lavendon. The closest is Bedford Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Lavendon

15 treks within 100 km of Lavendon. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lavendon

14 museums within 100 km of Lavendon. The closest is The Higgins (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lavendon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lavendon
  2. 5 km St Mary's · church, Bedford
  3. 4 km Odell Castle · heritage site, Bedford
  4. 5 km Pavenham Osier Beds · nature spot, Bedford
  5. 2 km St Mary the Virgin · church, Bedford
  6. 10 km St Mary's · church, Central Bedfordshire
  7. 8 km Back to Lavendon

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From travellers near Lavendon

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How to reach Lavendon

    All places near Lavendon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lavendon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches56106St Mary's (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3373Odell Castle (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1644Pavenham Osier Beds (9 km)
    Parks1122Bedford Park (17 km)
    Treks515Greensand Ridge Walk (26 km)
    Museums314The Higgins (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Borough Hill (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Banbury Madni Masjid (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Willen Lake (17 km)
    Caves02Royston Cave (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (54 km)
    Other attractions01Hughenden Manor (73 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (75 km)
    Temples01Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (76 km)

    Lavendon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lavendon?

    St Mary's (church, about 5 km), St Mary's (church, about 8 km), Odell Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 9 km), Pavenham Osier Beds (nature spot, about 9 km), St Peter (church, about 10 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Lavendon?

    St Mary's, about 5 km by road; St Mary's (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lavendon?

    Odell Castle, about 8 km by road; Podington Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lavendon?

    Pavenham Osier Beds, about 9 km by road; Felmersham Gravel Pits (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lavendon?

    Start in Lavendon, visit St Mary's, then Odell Castle, then Pavenham Osier Beds, then St Mary the Virgin, then St Mary's, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lavendon?

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

    Towns near Lavendon

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