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Walkern

Walkern is a town in Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom of about 1,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 53 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 25 parks. The must-see places are Benington Castle, Wymondley Castle and Concerts at Knebworth House.

51.9189° N, 0.1276° WPop. 1,541

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Walkern

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Walkern
  2. Wymondley Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Concerts at Knebworth Housepark · 45 min
  4. Braughing Chapelchurch · 30 min
  5. Fox Hillhill · 2 hrs
  6. Hawkins Woodnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Walkern
Today’s loopWalkernStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Walkern?

Benington Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Wymondley Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Concerts at Knebworth House (park, about 10 km), Hertfordshire Way (trek, about 12 km), Hawkins Wood (nature spot, about 13 km), Braughing Chapel (church, about 13 km).

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

158 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 25 parks, 6 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Walkern?

Braughing Chapel, about 13 km by road; Saint Mary The Virgin, Stotfold (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Walkern?

Benington Castle, about 3 km by road; Wymondley Castle (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Walkern?

Start in Walkern, visit Wymondley Castle, then Concerts at Knebworth House, then Braughing Chapel, then Fox Hill, then Hawkins Wood, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.