England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ansty

Ansty is a town in England, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 parks. The must-see places are Old Wardour Castle (2 km), Castle Ditches (3 km) and Shaftesbury Abbey (13 km).

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Ansty, England
Ansty, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ansty at a glance

Location
England, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.0364° N, 2.0639° W
Places within 50 km
98 (98 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ansty

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ansty: 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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Forts & heritage near Ansty

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ansty. The closest is Old Wardour Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ansty

90 churches within 100 km of Ansty. The closest is St Mary the Virgin (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ansty

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ansty. The closest is Duncliffe Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ansty

23 parks within 100 km of Ansty. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ansty

15 museums within 100 km of Ansty. The closest is Wiltshire Heritage Museum (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Ansty

11 treks within 100 km of Ansty. The closest is Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ansty

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ansty
  2. 3 km Castle Ditches · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  3. 16 km Bokerley Ditch · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  4. 21 km Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs · trek, Dorset
  5. 5 km Shaftesbury Abbey · heritage site, Dorset
  6. 11 km Old Wardour Castle · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  7. 2 km Back to Ansty

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How to reach Ansty

    All places near Ansty by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ansty by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage35100Old Wardour Castle (2 km)
    Churches3890St Mary the Virgin (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints630Duncliffe Hill (17 km)
    Parks723Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (27 km)
    Museums315Wiltshire Heritage Museum (44 km)
    Treks211Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Ham Common (45 km)
    Beaches & coast18Bournemouth East Beach (48 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (47 km)
    Caves02Swildon's Hole (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (46 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mottisfont Abbey (46 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (61 km)
    Other attractions01Anvil Point Lighthouse (62 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (64 km)

    Ansty: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ansty?

    Old Wardour Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Castle Ditches (heritage site, about 3 km), Shaftesbury Abbey (heritage site, about 13 km), Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (trek, about 13 km), Bokerley Ditch (heritage site, about 14 km), Duncliffe Hill (hill, about 17 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ansty?

    Old Wardour Castle, about 2 km by road; Castle Ditches (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ansty?

    St Mary the Virgin, about 19 km by road; St Luke (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ansty?

    Duncliffe Hill, about 17 km by road; Bell Hill (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ansty?

    Start in Ansty, visit Castle Ditches, then Bokerley Ditch, then Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs, then Shaftesbury Abbey, then Old Wardour Castle, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ansty?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ansty

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