Places to visit near

Markfield

Markfield is a town in City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom of about 4,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 88 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 33 parks. The must-see places are Altar Stones, Lea Meadows and Ulverscroft Valley.

52.6875° N, 1.2748° WPop. 4,993

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Markfield

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

28 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 Markfield
  2. Bardon Park Chapelchurch · 30 min
  3. Charley Woods Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Beacon Hill Country Parkhill · 1 hrs
  5. Old Johnviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Groby United Reformed Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Markfield
Today’s loopMarkfieldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Markfield?

Altar Stones (viewpoint, about 1 km), Lea Meadows (park, about 2 km), Ulverscroft Valley (viewpoint, about 3 km), Billa Barra Hill (hill, about 3 km), Old John (viewpoint, about 4 km), Bardon Park Chapel (church, about 5 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 33 parks, 8 treks, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Markfield?

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

Which is the nearest fort to Markfield?

Groby United Reformed Church, about 5 km by road; Kirby Muxloe Castle (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Markfield?

Start in Markfield, visit Bardon Park Chapel, then Charley Woods Nature Reserve, then Beacon Hill Country Park, then Old John, then Groby United Reformed Church, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.