Overstrand, Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughCromer LighthouseBeacon HillGresham CastlePigney's WoodSheringham ParkBaconsthorpe Castle
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Overstrand

Overstrand is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 1,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 86 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cromer Lighthouse, Beacon Hill and West Runton Methodist Church.

52.9162° N, 1.3390° EPop. 1,030

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Within 30 km120 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see135
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cromer Lighthouse, beach near Overstrand
Must-see

Cromer Lighthouse

Beach · 2 km

Beacon Hill, hill near Overstrand
Must-see

Beacon Hill

Hill · 8 km

Must-see

West Runton Methodist Church

Church · 8 km

Places near Overstrand by type

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One day from Overstrand

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

55 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 Overstrand
  2. Beacon Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Sheringham Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Baconsthorpe Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Gresham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pigney's Woodnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Overstrand
Today’s loopOverstrandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Overstrand?

Cromer Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Beacon Hill (hill, about 8 km), West Runton Methodist Church (church, about 8 km), Gresham Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Pigney's Wood (nature spot, about 12 km), Saint Nicholas (church, about 14 km).

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

170 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 11 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Overstrand?

The Church of Saint Martin, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary The Virgin Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Overstrand?

Cromer Museum, about 4 km by road; War Memorial (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Overstrand?

Start in Overstrand, visit Beacon Hill, then Sheringham Park, then Baconsthorpe Castle, then Gresham Castle, then Pigney's Wood, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.