Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stanwick

Stanwick is a town in Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,942 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 57 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (4 km), Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (4 km) and Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire (7 km).

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Stanwick, Central Bedfordshire
Stanwick, Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stanwick at a glance

Location
Bedford district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,942
Coordinates
52.3320° N, 0.5635° W
Places within 50 km
131 (131 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 Stanwick

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

117 churches within 100 km of Stanwick. The closest is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stanwick

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stanwick. The closest is Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stanwick

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stanwick. The closest is Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Stanwick

34 parks within 100 km of Stanwick. The closest is Glamis Meadow and Wood (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Stanwick

15 treks within 100 km of Stanwick. The closest is Greensand Ridge Walk (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Stanwick

14 museums within 100 km of Stanwick. The closest is The Higgins (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stanwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stanwick
  2. 7 km Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire · church, Bedford
  3. 9 km Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers · heritage site, Bedford
  4. 2 km Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows · nature spot, Bedford
  5. 10 km St Andrew's Church · church, North Northamptonshire
  6. 3 km Twywell Hills and Dales · hill, North Northamptonshire
  7. 9 km Back to Stanwick

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stanwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57117Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3163Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2336Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (4 km)
    Parks1134Glamis Meadow and Wood (13 km)
    Treks315Greensand Ridge Walk (42 km)
    Museums314The Higgins (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Borough Hill (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Masjid Umar (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Willen Lake (41 km)
    Temples02Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (65 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (62 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (75 km)

    Stanwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stanwick?

    Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (nature spot, about 4 km), Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers (heritage site, about 4 km), Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire (church, about 7 km), Twywell Hills and Dales (hill, about 9 km), St Andrew's Church (church, about 10 km), Podington Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Stanwick?

    Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire, about 7 km by road; St Andrew's Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stanwick?

    Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers, about 4 km by road; Podington Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stanwick?

    Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, about 4 km by road; Twywell Hills and Dales (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stanwick?

    Start in Stanwick, visit Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shelton, North Bedfordshire, then Chichele College: the Remains of the Medieval College of Higham Ferrers, then Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, then St Andrew's Church, then Twywell Hills and Dales, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stanwick?

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

    Towns near Stanwick

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