DraughtonAbbey Church of St MaryBarton Seagrave CastleKing's Wood, CorbySt Andrew's ChurchRockingham Castle
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Rothwell

Rothwell is a town in North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom of about 7,694 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 60 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 14 parks. The must-see places are Draughton, Abbey Church of St Mary and Barton Seagrave Castle.

52.4167° N, 0.8000° WPop. 7,694

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Draughton

Heritage site · 6 km · City of Leicester

Must-see

Abbey Church of St Mary

Church · 7 km

Must-see

Barton Seagrave Castle

Heritage site · 10 km · City of Leicester

Places near Rothwell by type

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One day from Rothwell

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

58 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 Rothwell
  2. Draughtonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Barton Seagrave Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St Andrew's Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Rockingham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Abbey Church of St Marychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Rothwell
Today’s loopRothwellStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rothwell?

Draughton (heritage site, about 6 km), Abbey Church of St Mary (church, about 7 km), Barton Seagrave Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), King's Wood, Corby (church, about 10 km), St Andrew's Church (church, about 14 km), Rockingham Castle (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Rothwell?

Abbey Church of St Mary, about 7 km by road; King's Wood, Corby (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Rothwell?

Draughton, about 6 km by road; Barton Seagrave Castle (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rothwell?

Start in Rothwell, visit Draughton, then Barton Seagrave Castle, then St Andrew's Church, then Rockingham Castle, then Abbey Church of St Mary, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.