Soham, Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughWicken FenIsleham PrioryBurwell CastleSt Peter In ElyDenny Abbey and Farmland MuseumAspel Close Local Nature Reserve
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Soham

Soham is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 9,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 30 churches, 19 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wicken Fen, Isleham Priory and Burwell Castle.

52.3354° N, 0.3365° EPop. 9,834

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Wicken Fen, nature spot near Soham
Must-see

Wicken Fen

Nature spot · 5 km

Isleham Priory, church near Soham
Must-see

Isleham Priory

Church · 6 km

Burwell Castle, heritage site near Soham
Must-see

Burwell Castle

Heritage site · 9 km

Places near Soham by type

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One day from Soham

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 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 Soham
  2. Wicken Fennature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Burwell Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Denny Abbey and Farmland Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. St Peter In Elychurch · 30 min
  6. Isleham Priorychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Soham
Today’s loopSohamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Soham?

Wicken Fen (nature spot, about 5 km), Isleham Priory (church, about 6 km), Burwell Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), St Peter In Ely (church, about 10 km), The Countess Free Church (church, about 11 km), St Ethelreda (church, about 11 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Soham?

Isleham Priory, about 6 km by road; St Peter In Ely (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Soham?

Burwell Castle, about 9 km by road; St Mary & Holy Host Of Heaven (Cheveley Parish Church) (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Soham?

Start in Soham, visit Wicken Fen, then Burwell Castle, then Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, then St Peter In Ely, then Isleham Priory, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.