Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sywell

Sywell is a town in Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,117 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 56 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are Crowfields Common (5 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (6 km) and Glamis Meadow and Wood (8 km).

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Sywell, Central Bedfordshire
Sywell, Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sywell at a glance

Location
Central Bedfordshire district, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,117
Coordinates
52.2986° N, 0.7973° W
Places within 50 km
126 (126 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 Sywell

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

111 churches within 100 km of Sywell. The closest is All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sywell

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sywell. The closest is Draughton (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sywell

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sywell. The closest is Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sywell

31 parks within 100 km of Sywell. The closest is Crowfields Common (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Sywell

21 treks within 100 km of Sywell. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sywell

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sywell. The closest is Borough Hill (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Borough Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Newnham Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Arbury Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Crouch Hill · viewpoint · West Northamptonshire · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Ankle Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Sywell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sywell
  2. 5 km Crowfields Common · park, Central Bedfordshire
  3. 8 km Northampton Castle · church, Central Bedfordshire
  4. 14 km All Saints' Church, Earls Barton · church, Bedford
  5. 7 km Church of All Hallows · church, City of Leicester
  6. 1 km Glamis Meadow and Wood · park, City of Leicester
  7. 8 km Back to Sywell

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How to reach Sywell

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sywell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches56111All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3266Draughton (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1732Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (17 km)
    Parks1131Crowfields Common (5 km)
    Treks221Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints313Borough Hill (30 km)
    Museums311The Higgins (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Willen Lake (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Baitul Ikram Mosque (52 km)
    Temples03Shree Jalaram Prarthana – Mandir (55 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (54 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (74 km)
    Other attractions01The Sockman (74 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (75 km)

    Sywell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sywell?

    Crowfields Common (park, about 5 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (church, about 6 km), Glamis Meadow and Wood (park, about 8 km), Church of All Hallows (church, about 9 km), Northampton Castle (church, about 13 km), Draughton (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 2 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Sywell?

    All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, about 6 km by road; Church of All Hallows (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sywell?

    Draughton, about 14 km by road; Barton Seagrave Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sywell?

    Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows, about 17 km by road; Twywell Hills and Dales (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sywell?

    Start in Sywell, visit Crowfields Common, then Northampton Castle, then All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, then Church of All Hallows, then Glamis Meadow and Wood, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sywell?

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

    Towns near Sywell

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