Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Alcester

Alcester is a town in Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 6,939 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 53 treks, 24 churches, 24 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Arden Way (6 km), Rail Trail: Wilmcote > Wootton Wawen (9 km) and Inkberrow Castle (9 km).

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Alcester, England
Alcester, Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alcester at a glance

Location
Warwickshire district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,939
Coordinates
52.2167° N, 1.8667° W
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for treks; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Alcester

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alcester: 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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Treks near Alcester

70 treks within 100 km of Alcester. The closest is Arden Way (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Alcester

64 churches within 100 km of Alcester. The closest is Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alcester

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alcester. The closest is Inkberrow Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Alcester

25 parks within 100 km of Alcester. The closest is Lickey Hills Country Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alcester

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alcester. The closest is Dover's Hill (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alcester

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alcester. The closest is Henley Sidings (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Alcester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alcester
  2. 11 km Rail Trail: Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway > Wilmcote · trek, Warwickshire
  3. 5 km Rail Trail: Wilmcote > Wootton Wawen · trek, Warwickshire
  4. 6 km Rail Trail: Henley-in-Arden Circular · trek, Warwickshire
  5. 5 km Arden Way · trek, Warwickshire
  6. 13 km Inkberrow Castle · heritage site, Gloucestershire
  7. 9 km Back to Alcester

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How to reach Alcester

    All places near Alcester by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alcester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Treks5370Arden Way (6 km)
    Churches2464Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2450Inkberrow Castle (9 km)
    Parks1325Lickey Hills Country Park (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1724Dover's Hill (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens518Henley Sidings (13 km)
    Museums818Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs79Redditch Central Mosque (14 km)
    Other attractions15Broadway Tower (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Tardebigge Lake (19 km)
    Temples22Sikh Gurdwara (29 km)
    Buddhist sites22Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (36 km)

    Alcester: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alcester?

    Arden Way (trek, about 6 km), Rail Trail: Wilmcote > Wootton Wawen (trek, about 9 km), Inkberrow Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Rail Trail: Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway > Wilmcote (trek, about 11 km), Rail Trail: Henley-in-Arden Circular (trek, about 11 km), Henley Sidings (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 53 treks, 24 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 17 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest trek to Alcester?

    Arden Way, about 6 km by road; Rail Trail: Wilmcote > Wootton Wawen (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alcester?

    Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, about 14 km by road; St Lawrence (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alcester?

    Inkberrow Castle, about 9 km by road; Shakespeare's Funerary Monument (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alcester?

    Start in Alcester, visit Rail Trail: Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway > Wilmcote, then Rail Trail: Wilmcote > Wootton Wawen, then Rail Trail: Henley-in-Arden Circular, then Arden Way, then Inkberrow Castle, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alcester?

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

    Towns near Alcester

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