Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rushden

Rushden is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 37,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 60 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (3 km), Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (4 km) and Podington Castle (5 km).

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

Rushden at a glance

Location
Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 37,584
Coordinates
52.2893° N, 0.6018° W
Places within 50 km
132 (132 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 Rushden

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

114 churches within 100 km of Rushden. The closest is Church of All Hallows (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rushden

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rushden. The closest is Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rushden

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rushden. The closest is Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Rushden

32 parks within 100 km of Rushden. The closest is Glamis Meadow and Wood (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Rushden

16 treks within 100 km of Rushden. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rushden

11 museums within 100 km of Rushden. The closest is The Higgins (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rushden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rushden
  2. 3 km Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers · heritage site, Bedford
  3. 2 km Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows · nature spot, Bedford
  4. 9 km Glamis Meadow and Wood · park, City of Leicester
  5. 1 km Church of All Hallows · church, City of Leicester
  6. 9 km Podington Castle · heritage site, Bedford
  7. 5 km Back to Rushden

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rushden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches60114Church of All Hallows (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2967Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2236Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (4 km)
    Parks1232Glamis Meadow and Wood (9 km)
    Treks316Greensand Ridge Walk (37 km)
    Museums311The Higgins (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Borough Hill (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Masjid Umar (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Willen Lake (34 km)
    Temples02Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (66 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (64 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (69 km)

    Rushden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rushden?

    Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (heritage site, about 3 km), Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (nature spot, about 4 km), Podington Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Church of All Hallows (church, about 8 km), Glamis Meadow and Wood (park, about 9 km), Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire (church, about 10 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Rushden?

    Church of All Hallows, about 8 km by road; Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rushden?

    Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers, about 3 km by road; Podington Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rushden?

    Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, about 4 km by road; Felmersham Gravel Pits (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rushden?

    Start in Rushden, visit Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers, then Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, then Glamis Meadow and Wood, then Church of All Hallows, then Podington Castle, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rushden?

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

    Towns near Rushden

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