Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Woolpit

Woolpit is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 1,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 20 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 18 parks and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St Mary, Woolpit (1 km), Haughley Castle (6 km) and St Andrew (7 km).

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Woolpit, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Woolpit, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Woolpit at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,753
Coordinates
52.2245° N, 0.8883° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Woolpit

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

83 churches within 100 km of Woolpit. The closest is St Mary, Woolpit (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~0 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St Clare · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~18 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul, Alpheton · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Woolpit

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woolpit. The closest is Haughley Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Milden Village Sign · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Lindsey Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Eye Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Denham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Woolpit

52 parks within 100 km of Woolpit. The closest is Fen Alder Carr (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Woolpit

51 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Woolpit. The closest is Natterer's Wood (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Woolpit

15 museums within 100 km of Woolpit. The closest is Bressingham Steam & Gardens (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Woolpit

14 treks within 100 km of Woolpit. The closest is The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Woolpit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Woolpit
  2. 1 km St Mary, Woolpit · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 6 km Haughley Castle · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 6 km St Andrew · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 13 km St Clare · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 10 km Natterer's Wood · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 14 km Back to Woolpit

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From travellers near Woolpit

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How to reach Woolpit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woolpit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2083St Mary, Woolpit (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2164Haughley Castle (6 km)
    Parks1852Fen Alder Carr (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1051Natterer's Wood (14 km)
    Museums515Bressingham Steam & Gardens (26 km)
    Treks214The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (41 km)
    Beaches & coast07Mersea Island (60 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Great Wood Hill (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Malthouse Broad (81 km)
    Temples01Cressing Temple Barns (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Cambridge Central Mosque (63 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (82 km)

    Woolpit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woolpit?

    St Mary, Woolpit (church, about 1 km), Haughley Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), St Andrew (church, about 7 km), St Clare (church, about 10 km), Natterer's Wood (nature spot, about 14 km), Bury St Edmunds Abbey (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Woolpit?

    St Mary, Woolpit, about 1 km by road; St Andrew (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Woolpit?

    Haughley Castle, about 6 km by road; Bury St Edmunds Abbey (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Woolpit?

    Fen Alder Carr, about 16 km by road; Bramford Meadows (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woolpit?

    Start in Woolpit, visit St Mary, Woolpit, then Haughley Castle, then St Andrew, then St Clare, then Natterer's Wood, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woolpit?

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

    Towns near Woolpit

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