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Things to see in Harleston (United Kingdom): 13 places and when to go
Harleston is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Wildlife (4), Nature (3). The best known are Framlingham Castle, Mettingham Castle and Wingfield Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.3526, 1.387
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Wildlife (4) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 94 km as the crow flies
What to see in Harleston
The places in and around Harleston, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Framlingham CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- Mettingham CastleCastle in Mettingham, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- Wingfield CastleGrade I listed quadrangular castle in Mid Suffolk, England, UK8.6 km
- St Michael the Archangel's Church, FramlinghamChurch in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- Sibton ParkCountry house in Sibton, Suffolk, England, UK10 km
- Holton WindmillWindmill in Holton, Suffolk, England, UK9.5 km
- Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom9.3 km
- Saxtead Green WindmillWindmill in Saxtead Green, Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- Metfield MeadowSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve1.8 km
- Earsham Wetland CentreProtected area10 km
- Halesworth Millennium GreenProtected area8.5 km
- Oasis Camel ParkWith kids · Wildlife5 m
- Stow Fen BreweryBrewery11 km
When to go to Harleston
The best time to visit Harleston is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:58
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Harleston
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Leiston27 places22 km
- Lowestoft27 places26 km
- Mill Road42 places30 km
- Norwich104 places31 km
- Ipswich49 places35 km
- Bury St Edmunds27 places45 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Harleston?
The best known: Framlingham Castle, Mettingham Castle, Wingfield Castle, St Michael the Archangel's Church, Framlingham, Sibton Park. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Harleston?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Harleston?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 94 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Harleston as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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