Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Podington

Podington is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 435 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 58 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 parks. The must-see places are Podington Castle (1 km), Odell Castle (7 km) and Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (8 km).

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

Podington at a glance

Location
Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 435
Coordinates
52.2542° N, 0.6246° W
Places within 50 km
130 (130 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 Podington

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

112 churches within 100 km of Podington. The closest is Church of All Hallows (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Podington

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Podington. The closest is Podington Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Podington

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Podington. The closest is Felmersham Gravel Pits (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Podington

28 parks within 100 km of Podington. The closest is Glamis Meadow and Wood (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Podington

17 treks within 100 km of Podington. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Podington

13 museums within 100 km of Podington. The closest is The Higgins (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Podington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Podington
  2. 1 km Podington Castle · heritage site, Bedford
  3. 9 km Church of All Hallows · church, City of Leicester
  4. 9 km Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers · heritage site, Bedford
  5. 13 km Felmersham Gravel Pits · nature spot, Bedford
  6. 3 km Odell Castle · heritage site, Bedford
  7. 7 km Back to Podington

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Podington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches58112Church of All Hallows (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2969Podington Castle (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2137Felmersham Gravel Pits (8 km)
    Parks1328Glamis Meadow and Wood (10 km)
    Treks217Greensand Ridge Walk (33 km)
    Museums313The Higgins (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Borough Hill (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Baitul Ikram Mosque (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Willen Lake (29 km)
    Temples02Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (68 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (59 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (65 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (67 km)

    Podington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Podington?

    Podington Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Odell Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (heritage site, about 8 km), Felmersham Gravel Pits (nature spot, about 8 km), Church of All Hallows (church, about 9 km), Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks, 2 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Podington?

    Church of All Hallows, about 9 km by road; St Mary's (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Podington?

    Podington Castle, about 1 km by road; Odell Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Podington?

    Felmersham Gravel Pits, about 8 km by road; Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Podington?

    Start in Podington, visit Podington Castle, then Church of All Hallows, then Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers, then Felmersham Gravel Pits, then Odell Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Podington?

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

    Towns near Podington

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