Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Socx

Socx is a town in Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 1,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 25 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Église Saint-Martin (5 km), Jardin Botanique du Val d'Yser (11 km) and Dunkirk Memorial (13 km).

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Socx, Hauts-de-France
Socx, Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Socx at a glance

Location
Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 1,034
Coordinates
50.9357° N, 2.4242° E
Places within 50 km
86 (86 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 museums

Top places to visit near Socx

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

95 churches within 100 km of Socx. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Socx

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Socx. The closest is Dunkirk Memorial (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Socx

33 museums within 100 km of Socx. The closest is Laac, Lieu D'art Et D'action Contemporaine (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Socx

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Socx. The closest is Jardin Botanique du Val d'Yser (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Socx

16 parks within 100 km of Socx. The closest is Bellewaerde Park (48 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Socx

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Socx. The closest is Phare de Dunkerque (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Socx

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Socx
  2. 5 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Nord
  3. 9 km Dunkirk Memorial · monument, Nord
  4. 1 km Église Saint-Eloi · church, Nord
  5. 2 km Laac, Lieu D'art Et D'action Contemporaine · museum, Nord
  6. 23 km Jardin Botanique du Val d'Yser · nature spot, Nord
  7. 11 km Back to Socx

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Socx by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2595Église Saint-Martin (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2485Dunkirk Memorial (13 km)
    Museums1133Laac, Lieu D'art Et D'action Contemporaine (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens823Jardin Botanique du Val d'Yser (11 km)
    Parks116Bellewaerde Park (48 km)
    Beaches & coast614Phare de Dunkerque (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Mont Cassel (19 km)
    Other attractions48King Albert I Monument (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosquée Tawhid (64 km)
    Buddhist sites02Wat Bouddhabouxa (72 km)
    Treks02European Walking Route E2, Uk, Dover-Calais Ferry (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ganzepoot (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Dikkebusvijver (40 km)

    Socx: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Socx?

    Église Saint-Martin (church, about 5 km), Jardin Botanique du Val d'Yser (nature spot, about 11 km), Dunkirk Memorial (monument, about 13 km), Église Saint-Eloi (church, about 14 km), Laac, Lieu D'art Et D'action Contemporaine (museum, about 16 km), Fort des Dunes (fort, about 16 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Socx?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Eloi (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Socx?

    Dunkirk Memorial, about 13 km by road; Fort des Dunes (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Socx?

    Laac, Lieu D'art Et D'action Contemporaine, about 16 km by road; Bakkerijmuseum (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Socx?

    Start in Socx, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Dunkirk Memorial, then Église Saint-Eloi, then Laac, Lieu D'art Et D'action Contemporaine, then Jardin Botanique du Val d'Yser, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Socx?

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

    Towns near Socx

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