Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Nottingham

Nottingham is a city in Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom, home to about 729,977 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 128 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 31 parks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Peter With St James Church (1 km), Nottingham Castle (1 km) and St Mary's Church (1 km).

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Nottingham at a glance

Location
Nottingham district, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Population
about 729,977
Coordinates
52.9536° N, 1.1505° W
Places within 50 km
227 (227 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Nottingham

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

160 churches within 100 km of Nottingham. The closest is St Peter With St James Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Nottingham

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nottingham. The closest is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Nottingham

38 parks within 100 km of Nottingham. The closest is Stonebridge City Farm (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nottingham

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nottingham. The closest is Wilford Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Nottingham

14 museums within 100 km of Nottingham. The closest is Donington Castle (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nottingham

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nottingham. The closest is Charley Woods Nature Reserve (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Nottingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nottingham
  2. 1 km Ukrainian Catholic Church "Pokrova" the Holly Protector of Our Lady and St Alban's · church, Nottingham
  3. 1 km St Mary's Church · church, Nottingham
  4. 1 km St Peter With St James Church · church, Nottingham
  5. 1 km Nottingham Castle · church, Nottingham
  6. 1 km Heart Church · church, Nottingham
  7. 1 km Back to Nottingham

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    Within 15 km of Nottingham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nottingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches128160St Peter With St James Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3143St. Peter and St. Paul's Church (12 km)
    Parks3138Stonebridge City Farm (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1119Wilford Hill (6 km)
    Museums1014Donington Castle (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Charley Woods Nature Reserve (34 km)
    Treks24Derwent Valley Heritage Way (38 km)
    Temples23Guru Nanak Gurdwara (44 km)
    Other attractions22The Sockman (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Carsington Water (43 km)
    Waterfalls22Derby Waterfall (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Masjid Umar (46 km)
    Caves01Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (63 km)

    Nottingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nottingham?

    St Peter With St James Church (church, about 1 km), Nottingham Castle (church, about 1 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 1 km), Heart Church (church, about 1 km), Ukrainian Catholic Church "Pokrova" the Holly Protector of Our Lady and St Alban's (church, about 1 km), Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa (church, about 1 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 128 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 31 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Nottingham?

    St Peter With St James Church, about 1 km by road; Nottingham Castle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nottingham?

    St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, about 12 km by road; Margidunum (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Nottingham?

    Stonebridge City Farm, about 2 km by road; Lenton Recreation Ground (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nottingham?

    Start in Nottingham, visit Ukrainian Catholic Church "Pokrova" the Holly Protector of Our Lady and St Alban's, then St Mary's Church, then St Peter With St James Church, then Nottingham Castle, then Heart Church, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nottingham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Nottingham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nottingham’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.