North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Thrapston

Thrapston is a town in North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 7,068 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 45 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 parks. The must-see places are Titchmarsh NR (3 km), St Peter, Lowick (4 km) and Thorpe Waterville Castle (5 km).

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Thrapston, North Northamptonshire
Thrapston, North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thrapston at a glance

Location
North Northamptonshire district, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,068
Coordinates
52.3967° N, 0.5392° W
Places within 50 km
107 (107 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 Thrapston

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

121 churches within 100 km of Thrapston. The closest is St Peter, Lowick (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Thrapston

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thrapston. The closest is Thorpe Waterville Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thrapston

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thrapston. The closest is Titchmarsh NR (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Thrapston

33 parks within 100 km of Thrapston. The closest is Glamis Meadow and Wood (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Thrapston

13 museums within 100 km of Thrapston. The closest is The Higgins (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Thrapston

12 treks within 100 km of Thrapston. The closest is Macmillan Way (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Thrapston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thrapston
  2. 3 km Titchmarsh NR · nature spot, North Northamptonshire
  3. 2 km Thorpe Waterville Castle · heritage site, North Northamptonshire
  4. 7 km Lyveden · heritage site, North Northamptonshire
  5. 6 km St Peter, Lowick · church, North Northamptonshire
  6. 6 km Twywell Hills and Dales · hill, North Northamptonshire
  7. 6 km Back to Thrapston

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How to reach Thrapston

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thrapston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches45121St Peter, Lowick (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2764Thorpe Waterville Castle (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1835Titchmarsh NR (3 km)
    Parks933Glamis Meadow and Wood (19 km)
    Museums113The Higgins (37 km)
    Treks512Macmillan Way (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints09Borough Hill (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Rutland Water (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Masjid Umar (57 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Gurdwara (61 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (58 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (65 km)
    Other attractions01The Sockman (77 km)

    Thrapston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thrapston?

    Titchmarsh NR (nature spot, about 3 km), St Peter, Lowick (church, about 4 km), Thorpe Waterville Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Twywell Hills and Dales (hill, about 6 km), Lyveden (heritage site, about 9 km), St Andrew's Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Thrapston?

    St Peter, Lowick, about 4 km by road; St Andrew's Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thrapston?

    Thorpe Waterville Castle, about 5 km by road; Lyveden (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Thrapston?

    Titchmarsh NR, about 3 km by road; Twywell Hills and Dales (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thrapston?

    Start in Thrapston, visit Titchmarsh NR, then Thorpe Waterville Castle, then Lyveden, then St Peter, Lowick, then Twywell Hills and Dales, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thrapston?

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

    Towns near Thrapston

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