Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughAll Saints (Landbeach Parish Church)Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSIDenny Abbey and Farmland MuseumBramblefields Local Nature ReserveWesley Methodist ChurchSt Andrew
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Waterbeach

Waterbeach is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 5,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit: 31 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 20 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are All Saints (Landbeach Parish Church), Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI and Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum.

52.2655° N, 0.1912° EPop. 5,795

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km84
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

All Saints (Landbeach Parish Church), church near Waterbeach
Must-see

All Saints (Landbeach Parish Church)

Church · 2 km

Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI, trek near Waterbeach
Must-see

Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI

Trek · 4 km

Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, museum near Waterbeach
Must-see

Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum

Museum · 4 km

Places near Waterbeach by type

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One day from Waterbeach

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

38 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 Waterbeach
  2. Denny Abbey and Farmland Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. St Andrewchurch · 30 min
  4. Cambridge Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cambridge Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Bramblefields Local Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Waterbeach
Today’s loopWaterbeachStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Waterbeach?

All Saints (Landbeach Parish Church) (church, about 2 km), Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI (trek, about 4 km), Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum (museum, about 4 km), Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Leper Chapel of St Mary Magdalene (church, about 8 km), St Andrew, Chesterton (church, about 8 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks, 3 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Waterbeach?

All Saints (Landbeach Parish Church), about 2 km by road; Leper Chapel of St Mary Magdalene (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Waterbeach?

Mill Road Cemetery Chapel, about 10 km by road; Cambridge Castle (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Waterbeach?

Start in Waterbeach, visit Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, then St Andrew, then Cambridge Castle, then Cambridge Central Mosque, then Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.