Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Acton

Acton is a town in Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 53,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 79 parks, 72 churches, 36 museums and 31 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Three Wheels Temple (1 km), Ealing Common (2 km) and London Museum of Water and Steam (3 km).

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Acton, Hertfordshire
Acton, Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Acton at a glance

Location
Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 53,689
Coordinates
51.5090° N, 0.2762° W
Places within 50 km
287 (287 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Acton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Acton: 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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Parks near Acton

79 parks within 100 km of Acton. The closest is Ealing Common (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Acton

72 churches within 100 km of Acton. The closest is Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Acton

36 museums within 100 km of Acton. The closest is London Museum of Water and Steam (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Acton

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acton. The closest is Kew Palace (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Acton

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Acton. The closest is The Duke's Garden (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Acton

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Acton. The closest is Central Mosque Wembley (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Acton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acton
  2. 2 km Ealing Common · park, Hertfordshire
  3. 3 km Musical Museum · museum, Hertfordshire
  4. 1 km The Duke's Garden · garden, Greater London
  5. 1 km London Museum of Water and Steam · museum, Hertfordshire
  6. 2 km Three Wheels Temple · Buddhist site, Hertfordshire
  7. 1 km Back to Acton

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How to reach Acton

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    Within 15 km of Acton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7979Ealing Common (2 km)
    Churches7272Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle (5 km)
    Museums3636London Museum of Water and Steam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3131Kew Palace (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2323The Duke's Garden (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1616Central Mosque Wembley (6 km)
    Treks1212Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk (10 km)
    Temples99Shree Sanatan Hindu Mandir (5 km)
    Buddhist sites44Three Wheels Temple (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Henman Hill (11 km)
    Waterfalls22Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Brent Reservoir (9 km)

    Acton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acton?

    Three Wheels Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Ealing Common (park, about 2 km), London Museum of Water and Steam (museum, about 3 km), Musical Museum (museum, about 3 km), The Duke's Garden (garden, about 4 km), Kew Palace (palace, about 4 km).

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

    287 places on Spotwander: 79 parks, 72 churches, 36 museums, 31 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Acton?

    Ealing Common, about 2 km by road; Hammersmith Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acton?

    Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle, about 5 km by road; St. Luke's Parish Church and Community Centre (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Acton?

    London Museum of Water and Steam, about 3 km by road; Musical Museum (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acton?

    Start in Acton, visit Ealing Common, then Musical Museum, then The Duke's Garden, then London Museum of Water and Steam, then Three Wheels Temple, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Acton

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