Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ash

Ash is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 2,767 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 22 parks and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wingham Wildlife Park (4 km), Richborough Fort (5 km) and St Mary's (6 km).

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Ash, Kent
Ash, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ash at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,767
Coordinates
51.2788° N, 1.2797° E
Places within 50 km
88 (88 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ash

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ash: 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 Ash

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ash. The closest is Richborough Fort (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ash

65 churches within 100 km of Ash. The closest is St Mary's (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ash

65 parks within 100 km of Ash. The closest is Grove Ferry Picnic Area (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ash

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ash. The closest is Wingham Wildlife Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ash

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ash. The closest is Herne Bay Pier (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Ash

12 treks within 100 km of Ash. The closest is Miner's Way Trail (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ash

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ash
  2. 5 km Richborough Fort · fort, Kent
  3. 9 km Miner's Way Trail · trek, Kent
  4. 8 km St Mary's · church, Kent
  5. 2 km Wingham Wildlife Park · nature spot, Kent
  6. 6 km Grove Ferry Picnic Area · park, Kent
  7. 9 km Back to Ash

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How to reach Ash

    All places near Ash by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ash by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1976Richborough Fort (5 km)
    Churches1965St Mary's (6 km)
    Parks2265Grove Ferry Picnic Area (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1130Wingham Wildlife Park (4 km)
    Beaches & coast417Herne Bay Pier (19 km)
    Treks512Miner's Way Trail (6 km)
    Museums410Kent MOMI (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25North Foreland (20 km)
    Other attractions03Lamb House (66 km)
    Caves12Margate Caves (18 km)
    Temples02Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nasir Mosque (65 km)

    Ash: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ash?

    Wingham Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Richborough Fort (fort, about 5 km), St Mary's (church, about 6 km), Miner's Way Trail (trek, about 6 km), Grove Ferry Picnic Area (park, about 9 km), Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 22 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ash?

    Richborough Fort, about 5 km by road; Sandown Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ash?

    St Mary's, about 6 km by road; St Augustine's Abbey Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ash?

    Grove Ferry Picnic Area, about 9 km by road; Prince Edward's Promenade (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ash?

    Start in Ash, visit Richborough Fort, then Miner's Way Trail, then St Mary's, then Wingham Wildlife Park, then Grove Ferry Picnic Area, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ash?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ash

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