Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stilton

Stilton is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 2,455 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 41 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are Great Fen (8 km), Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (10 km) and St Andrew's (10 km).

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

Stilton at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,455
Coordinates
52.4879° N, 0.2889° W
Places within 50 km
100 (100 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 Stilton

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

119 churches within 100 km of Stilton. The closest is St Andrew's (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stilton

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stilton. The closest is Fotheringhay Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stilton

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stilton. The closest is Great Fen (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Stilton

30 parks within 100 km of Stilton. The closest is The Green (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stilton

14 museums within 100 km of Stilton. The closest is Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Stilton

10 treks within 100 km of Stilton. The closest is Hereward Way (22 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Hereward Way · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Nene Way · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Macmillan Way · trek · North Northamptonshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Jurassic Way · trek · North Northamptonshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI · trek · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Greensand Ridge Walk · trek · Central Bedfordshire · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Stilton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stilton
  2. 10 km St Andrew's · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 4 km Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 2 km Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 4 km Great Fen · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 15 km Peterborough Castle · church, North Northamptonshire
  7. 13 km Back to Stilton

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How to reach Stilton

    All places near Stilton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stilton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches41119St Andrew's (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2768Fotheringhay Castle (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1842Great Fen (8 km)
    Parks430The Green (27 km)
    Museums514Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (41 km)
    Treks410Hereward Way (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Cambridge Central Mosque (55 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Ankle Hill (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Rutland Water (39 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Gurdwara (75 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (65 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (71 km)
    Other attractions01Sibsey Trader Mill (80 km)

    Stilton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stilton?

    Great Fen (nature spot, about 8 km), Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), St Andrew's (church, about 10 km), Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Peterborough Castle (church, about 13 km), Fotheringhay Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Stilton?

    St Andrew's, about 10 km by road; Peterborough Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stilton?

    Fotheringhay Castle, about 13 km by road; Barnwell Castle (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stilton?

    Great Fen, about 8 km by road; Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stilton?

    Start in Stilton, visit St Andrew's, then Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, then Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve, then Great Fen, then Peterborough Castle, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stilton?

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

    Towns near Stilton

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