Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stalham

Stalham is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 3,971 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 89 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Museum of the Broads (1 km), Weavers’ Way (3 km) and Saint Mary (5 km).

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Stalham, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Stalham, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stalham at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,971
Coordinates
52.7708° N, 1.5178° E
Places within 50 km
183 (79 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 Stalham

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

104 churches within 100 km of Stalham. The closest is Saint Mary's (1 km); the best-known is Saint Mary (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Saint Mary · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Saint Catherine's Church · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Saint Helen · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Saint Nicholas · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary's · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~0 km
  • Church Fen · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~22 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Stalham

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stalham. The closest is Dilham Village Sign (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stalham

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stalham. The closest is Catfield Fen Reserve (5 km); the best-known is Pigney's Wood (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Stalham

18 museums within 100 km of Stalham. The closest is Stalham Firehouse Museum (1 km); the best-known is Museum of the Broads (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stalham

17 parks within 100 km of Stalham. The closest is East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stalham

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stalham. The closest is Barton Broad (5 km); the best-known is Ranworth Broad (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Ranworth Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Malthouse Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Barton Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~5 km
  • Crome's Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~7 km
  • Hickling Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~7 km
  • Alderfen Broad · lake · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~7 km

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A one-day trip from Stalham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stalham
  2. 1 km Museum of the Broads · museum, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 3 km Weavers’ Way · trek, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 3 km Dilham Village Sign · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 6 km Saint Mary · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 1 km East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens · garden, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 5 km Back to Stalham

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From travellers near Stalham

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How to reach Stalham

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    Within 15 km of Stalham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stalham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches89104Saint Mary's (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2139Dilham Village Sign (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1531Catfield Fen Reserve (5 km)
    Museums1318Stalham Firehouse Museum (1 km)
    Parks1417East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1616Barton Broad (5 km)
    Treks59Weavers’ Way (3 km)
    Beaches & coast68Cart Gap (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Beacon Hill (31 km)
    Other attractions22Horsey Windpump (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Turner's Island (8 km)

    Stalham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stalham?

    Museum of the Broads (museum, about 1 km), Weavers’ Way (trek, about 3 km), Saint Mary (church, about 5 km), East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens (garden, about 5 km), Dilham Village Sign (heritage site, about 5 km), Happisburgh Lighthouse (beach, about 7 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Stalham?

    Saint Mary's, about 1 km by road; Saint Peter's (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stalham?

    Dilham Village Sign, about 5 km by road; War Memorial (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stalham?

    Catfield Fen Reserve, about 5 km by road; Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stalham?

    Start in Stalham, visit Museum of the Broads, then Weavers’ Way, then Dilham Village Sign, then Saint Mary, then East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stalham?

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

    Towns near Stalham

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