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Things to see in Leiston (United Kingdom): 27 places and when to go
Leiston is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (6), Wildlife (6). The best known are Orford Castle, RSPB Minsmere and Havergate Island. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.1987, 1.5923
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (6) · Wildlife (6) · Museums and art (5) · Temples (5) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 99 km as the crow flies
What to see in Leiston
The places in and around Leiston, 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.
- Orford CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Suffolk Coastal, United Kingdom12 km
- RSPB MinsmereRSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom5.5 km
- Havergate IslandIsland in Suffolk, England15 km
- Southwold LighthouseLighthouse in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK16 km
- Leiston AbbeyAbbey in Leiston, East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, UK2.7 km
- Long Shop MuseumRichard Garrett & Sons museum1.5 km
- Sandlings WalkLong-distance footpath in Suffolk, England10 km
- St Andrew's Church, WalberswickChurch in Walberswick, Suffolk, England, UK13 km
- St Bartholomew's Church, OrfordChurch in Orford, Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- Holy Trinity Church, BlythburghChurch in Blythburgh, Suffolk, England, UK14 km
- Captain's WoodSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve8.7 km
- Slaughden Martello TowerTower in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, UK6.8 km
- Church of Our Lady and St Peter, AldeburghCatholic church building in United Kingdom5.2 km
- Parham Airfield MuseumUK museum in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England13 km
- Snape MarshesSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve6.4 km
- Southwold Sailors' Reading RoomBuilding in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- St Peter and St Paul's Church, AldeburghChurch in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, UK4.9 km
- Crown HotelHotel in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- Swan HotelHotel in Southwold, East Suffolk, England, UK15 km
- Thorpeness WindmillListed windmill in Suffolk, England, UK2.2 km
- Dingle MarshesProtected area10 km
- King Charles III England Coast Path: Bawdsey to AldeburghHiking15 km
- Krafty Braumeister BreweryBrewery1.0 km
- Museum of BeyondGallery2.4 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Orford Museum
- Nature: Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust)
- Hiking: Suffolk Coast Path
When to go to Leiston
The best time to visit Leiston 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 not7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:27
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. In April, 27 of the 27 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 Leiston
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 99 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
- Harleston13 places22 km
- Lowestoft27 places32 km
- Ipswich49 places32 km
- Landermere18 places46 km
- Mill Road42 places48 km
- Norwich104 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Leiston?
The best known: Orford Castle, RSPB Minsmere, Havergate Island, Southwold Lighthouse, Leiston Abbey. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Leiston?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Leiston?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 99 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Leiston as the destination and these 27 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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