West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Silverstone

Silverstone is a town in West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,907 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 42 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 treks. The must-see places are Greens Norton Pocket Park (6 km), Astwell Castle (8 km) and The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens (9 km).

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Silverstone at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,907
Coordinates
52.0922° N, 1.0260° W
Places within 50 km
127 (127 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

Top places to visit near Silverstone

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

107 churches within 100 km of Silverstone. The closest is Buckingham Sand Pit (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Silverstone

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silverstone. The closest is Astwell Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silverstone

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silverstone. The closest is Greens Norton Pocket Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Silverstone

27 treks within 100 km of Silverstone. The closest is Midshires Way (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Silverstone

21 museums within 100 km of Silverstone. The closest is The National Museum of Computing (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Silverstone

20 parks within 100 km of Silverstone. The closest is The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Silverstone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silverstone
  2. 11 km Tiffield Pocket Park · park, North Northamptonshire
  3. 6 km Greens Norton Pocket Park · nature spot, West Northamptonshire
  4. 8 km Weedon Lois Castle Mound · heritage site, West Northamptonshire
  5. 4 km Astwell Castle · heritage site, West Northamptonshire
  6. 12 km The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens · garden, North Northamptonshire
  7. 9 km Back to Silverstone

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silverstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches42107Buckingham Sand Pit (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2970Astwell Castle (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1730Greens Norton Pocket Park (6 km)
    Treks527Midshires Way (27 km)
    Museums1221The National Museum of Computing (27 km)
    Parks1320The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints613Newnham Hill (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Banbury Madni Masjid (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Willen Lake (26 km)
    Other attractions02Wadham College (51 km)
    Temples01Sikh Gurdwara (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (60 km)
    Caves01The Hellfire Caves (65 km)

    Silverstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silverstone?

    Greens Norton Pocket Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Astwell Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens (garden, about 9 km), Weedon Lois Castle Mound (heritage site, about 9 km), Tiffield Pocket Park (park, about 11 km), Buckingham Sand Pit (church, about 13 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 treks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Silverstone?

    Buckingham Sand Pit, about 13 km by road; St James the Less (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silverstone?

    Astwell Castle, about 8 km by road; Weedon Lois Castle Mound (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Silverstone?

    Greens Norton Pocket Park, about 6 km by road; Ramsden Corner (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silverstone?

    Start in Silverstone, visit Tiffield Pocket Park, then Greens Norton Pocket Park, then Weedon Lois Castle Mound, then Astwell Castle, then The Menagerie, Stowe Gardens, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silverstone?

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

    Towns near Silverstone

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