Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Martham

Martham is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 3,405 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 80 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Old Lighthouse (5 km), Winterton Dunes Circular (5 km) and Horsey Beach (7 km).

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Martham, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Martham, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Martham at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,405
Coordinates
52.7046° N, 1.6364° E
Places within 50 km
175 (73 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 Martham

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

95 churches within 100 km of Martham. The closest is Saint Mary The Virgin (1 km); the best-known is Saint Catherine's Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Martham

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Martham. The closest is Old Lighthouse (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Martham

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Martham. The closest is Winterton Dunes Circular (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Martham

21 parks within 100 km of Martham. The closest is BeWILDerwood (16 km); the best-known is East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Martham

20 museums within 100 km of Martham. The closest is Wind Energy Museum (5 km); the best-known is Museum of the Broads (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Martham

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Martham. The closest is Martham Broad (3 km); the best-known is Malthouse Broad (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Martham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Martham
  2. 9 km Saint Catherine's Church · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 12 km Horsey Beach · beach, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 6 km Winterton Dunes Circular · nature spot, Kent
  5. 1 km Old Lighthouse · heritage site, Kent
  6. 9 km Caister Castle · heritage site, Kent
  7. 9 km Back to Martham

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From travellers near Martham

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How to reach Martham

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    Within 15 km of Martham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Martham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8095Saint Mary The Virgin (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2039Old Lighthouse (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1531Winterton Dunes Circular (5 km)
    Parks1221BeWILDerwood (16 km)
    Museums1420Wind Energy Museum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1616Martham Broad (3 km)
    Beaches & coast78Horsey Beach (7 km)
    Treks38Weavers’ Way (15 km)
    Other attractions44Horsey Windpump (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Beacon Hill (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Turner's Island (6 km)
    Caves11Aladdin's Cave (16 km)

    Martham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Martham?

    Old Lighthouse (heritage site, about 5 km), Winterton Dunes Circular (nature spot, about 5 km), Horsey Beach (beach, about 7 km), Saint Catherine's Church (church, about 9 km), Caister Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), St Benet's Abbey (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Martham?

    Saint Mary The Virgin, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary's Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Martham?

    Old Lighthouse, about 5 km by road; War Memorial (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Martham?

    Winterton Dunes Circular, about 5 km by road; Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Martham?

    Start in Martham, visit Saint Catherine's Church, then Horsey Beach, then Winterton Dunes Circular, then Old Lighthouse, then Caister Castle, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Martham?

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

    Towns near Martham

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