Essex district, Massachusetts, United States

Places to visit near Wenham

Wenham is a town in Essex district, Massachusetts, United States, home to about 4,518 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 49 churches, 46 parks, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens and 38 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wenham Museum (1 km), Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (3 km) and Bradley Palmer State Park (4 km).

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Wenham, Massachusetts
Wenham, Essex district, Massachusetts, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wenham at a glance

Location
Essex district, Massachusetts, United States
Population
about 4,518
Coordinates
42.6043° N, 70.8912° W
Places within 50 km
288 (288 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wenham

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

49 churches within 100 km of Wenham. The closest is Wenham Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wenham

46 parks within 100 km of Wenham. The closest is Bradley Palmer State Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wenham

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wenham. The closest is Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wenham

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wenham. The closest is Glen Magna Farms (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wenham

21 museums within 100 km of Wenham. The closest is Bartlett Museum, Inc (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wenham

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wenham. The closest is Chebacco Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wenham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wenham
  2. 1 km Wenham Museum · church, Rockingham
  3. 7 km Appleton Farms · nature spot, Essex
  4. 4 km Bradley Palmer State Park · nature spot, Essex
  5. 2 km Bradley Palmer State Park · park, Rockingham
  6. 2 km Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Rockingham
  7. 3 km Back to Wenham

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How to reach Wenham

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    Within 15 km of Wenham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wenham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4949Wenham Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions4949Ten Pound Island Light (23 km)
    Parks4646Bradley Palmer State Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3838Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3838Glen Magna Farms (9 km)
    Museums2121Bartlett Museum, Inc (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2020Chebacco Lake (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1515Hospital Point (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Weir Hill (25 km)
    Temples22Temple Israel Cemetery (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Egg Rock (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Society of Boston (39 km)
    Waterfalls11Newton Lower Falls Historic District (38 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (40 km)

    Wenham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wenham?

    Wenham Museum (church, about 1 km), Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 3 km), Bradley Palmer State Park (park, about 4 km), Bradley Palmer State Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Appleton Farms (nature spot, about 7 km), Coolidge Estate (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    288 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 49 other attractions, 46 parks, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 38 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Wenham?

    Wenham Museum, about 1 km by road; First Parish Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wenham?

    Bradley Palmer State Park, about 4 km by road; Salem Willows Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wenham?

    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, about 3 km by road; Bradley Palmer State Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wenham?

    Start in Wenham, visit Wenham Museum, then Appleton Farms, then Bradley Palmer State Park, then Bradley Palmer State Park, then Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wenham?

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

    Towns near Wenham

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