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Things to see in Swaffham (United Kingdom): 12 places and when to go
Swaffham is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Hiking (2), Nature (2). The best known are Castle Acre Priory, Peddars Way and Wayland Wood. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.6489, 0.688
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Hiking (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 90 km as the crow flies
What to see in Swaffham
The places in and around Swaffham, 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.
- Castle Acre PrioryGrade I listed priory in Castle Acre, United Kingdom5.8 km
- Peddars WayLong distance footpath in England3.3 km
- Wayland WoodWoodland in Watton, Norfolk, England, UK14 km
- Castle Acre Bailey GateGrade I listed building in Castle Acre, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK6.1 km
- Gressenhall Farm and WorkhouseMuseum in Gressenhall, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK17 km
- Honeypot WoodProtected area12 km
- Nar Valley WayTrail in England, United Kingdom7.6 km
- Church of St GeorgeGrade I listed church in Saham Toney, Norfolk, England, UK11 km
- Steam-Shed BrewingBrewery418 m
- Strattons HotelHotel in Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK81 m
- Swaffham MuseumMuseum in Swaffham, England, United Kingdom242 m
- Methodist ChurchProtestant church building in Swaffham, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK246 m
When to go to Swaffham
The best time to visit Swaffham 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 not7:55
- FebPossible9:36
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:35
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:24
- DecPossible7:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25. In April, 12 of the 12 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 Swaffham
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 90 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
- Brandon19 places21 km
- Sandringham19 places23 km
- Wisbech12 places32 km
- Wells-next-the-Sea15 places34 km
- Mill Road42 places36 km
- Ely28 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Swaffham?
The best known: Castle Acre Priory, Peddars Way, Wayland Wood, Castle Acre Bailey Gate, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Swaffham?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 25.
How do you get to Swaffham?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 90 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Swaffham as the destination and these 12 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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