Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sawtry

Sawtry is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 5,252 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 55 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 parks. The must-see places are St Andrew's (6 km), Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (8 km) and Great Fen (8 km).

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Sawtry at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,252
Coordinates
52.4398° N, 0.2842° W
Places within 50 km
128 (128 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 Sawtry

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

118 churches within 100 km of Sawtry. The closest is St Andrew's (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sawtry

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sawtry. The closest is Barnwell Castle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sawtry

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sawtry. The closest is Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sawtry

30 parks within 100 km of Sawtry. The closest is The Green (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Sawtry

13 treks within 100 km of Sawtry. The closest is Hereward Way (24 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Hereward Way · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Nene Way · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Macmillan Way · trek · North Northamptonshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Jurassic Way · trek · North Northamptonshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Greensand Ridge Walk · trek · Central Bedfordshire · ~57 km · Must-see

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Museums near Sawtry

13 museums within 100 km of Sawtry. The closest is Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sawtry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sawtry
  2. 6 km St Andrew's · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 4 km Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 2 km Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 4 km Great Fen · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 22 km Barnwell Castle · heritage site, North Northamptonshire
  7. 15 km Back to Sawtry

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How to reach Sawtry

    All places near Sawtry by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sawtry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches55118St Andrew's (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2967Barnwell Castle (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2343Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (8 km)
    Parks730The Green (34 km)
    Treks513Hereward Way (24 km)
    Museums713Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Cambridge Central Mosque (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Ankle Hill (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Rutland Water (43 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Gurdwara (77 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (73 km)

    Sawtry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sawtry?

    St Andrew's (church, about 6 km), Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Great Fen (nature spot, about 8 km), Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Barnwell Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse (National Trust) (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Sawtry?

    St Andrew's, about 6 km by road; St Mary and All Saints, Fotheringhay (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sawtry?

    Barnwell Castle, about 15 km by road; Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse (National Trust) (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sawtry?

    Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, about 8 km by road; Great Fen (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sawtry?

    Start in Sawtry, visit St Andrew's, then Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, then Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve, then Great Fen, then Barnwell Castle, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sawtry?

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

    Towns near Sawtry

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sawtry’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sawtry on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.