West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Towcester

Towcester is a town in West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 9,057 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 41 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 treks. The must-see places are Greens Norton Pocket Park (4 km), Tiffield Pocket Park (4 km) and Weedon Lois Castle Mound (11 km).

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Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Towcester, West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Towcester at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire district, West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 9,057
Coordinates
52.1336° N, 0.9906° W
Places within 50 km
110 (110 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

Top places to visit near Towcester

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

108 churches within 100 km of Towcester. The closest is Northampton Castle (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Towcester

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Towcester. The closest is Weedon Lois Castle Mound (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Towcester

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Towcester. The closest is Greens Norton Pocket Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Towcester

28 treks within 100 km of Towcester. The closest is Midshires Way (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Towcester

21 parks within 100 km of Towcester. The closest is Tiffield Pocket Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Towcester

18 museums within 100 km of Towcester. The closest is The National Museum of Computing (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Towcester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Towcester
  2. 4 km Greens Norton Pocket Park · nature spot, West Northamptonshire
  3. 9 km Astwell Castle · heritage site, West Northamptonshire
  4. 4 km Weedon Lois Castle Mound · heritage site, West Northamptonshire
  5. 12 km Ramsden Corner · nature spot, West Northamptonshire
  6. 11 km Tiffield Pocket Park · park, North Northamptonshire
  7. 4 km Back to Towcester

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How to reach Towcester

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Towcester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches41108Northampton Castle (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2768Weedon Lois Castle Mound (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1431Greens Norton Pocket Park (4 km)
    Treks428Midshires Way (31 km)
    Parks1121Tiffield Pocket Park (4 km)
    Museums618The National Museum of Computing (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints411Newnham Hill (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Banbury Madni Masjid (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Willen Lake (25 km)
    Temples02Sikh Gurdwara (51 km)
    Other attractions02Wadham College (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (62 km)
    Caves01The Hellfire Caves (70 km)

    Towcester: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Towcester?

    Greens Norton Pocket Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Tiffield Pocket Park (park, about 4 km), Weedon Lois Castle Mound (heritage site, about 11 km), Astwell Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Ramsden Corner (nature spot, about 13 km), Canons Ashby House (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 treks, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Towcester?

    Northampton Castle, about 16 km by road; St James the Less (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Towcester?

    Weedon Lois Castle Mound, about 11 km by road; Astwell Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Towcester?

    Greens Norton Pocket Park, about 4 km by road; Ramsden Corner (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Towcester?

    Start in Towcester, visit Greens Norton Pocket Park, then Astwell Castle, then Weedon Lois Castle Mound, then Ramsden Corner, then Tiffield Pocket Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Towcester?

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

    Towns near Towcester

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