West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ashurst

Ashurst is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 3,185 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 45 churches, 15 parks, 22 forts & heritage and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wiston House (5 km), St Giles' Church (6 km) and St. George's Church (6 km).

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Ashurst, England
Ashurst, West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ashurst at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,185
Coordinates
50.9324° N, 0.3237° W
Places within 50 km
140 (140 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 Ashurst

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ashurst: 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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Churches near Ashurst

83 churches within 100 km of Ashurst. The closest is St Giles' Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ashurst

56 parks within 100 km of Ashurst. The closest is Borde Hill Garden (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ashurst

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashurst. The closest is Wiston House (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashurst

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashurst. The closest is Mill Hill (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ashurst

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashurst. The closest is Chanctonbury Ring (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Treks near Ashurst

16 treks within 100 km of Ashurst. The closest is Downs Link (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ashurst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashurst
  2. 5 km Wiston House · heritage site, West Sussex
  3. 3 km Steyning Museum · museum, West Sussex
  4. 10 km St Giles' Church · church, West Sussex
  5. 6 km St. George's Church · church, West Sussex
  6. 1 km Knepp Castle · heritage site, West Sussex
  7. 6 km Back to Ashurst

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How to reach Ashurst

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    Within 15 km of Ashurst

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashurst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4583St Giles' Church (6 km)
    Parks1556Borde Hill Garden (22 km)
    Forts & heritage2241Wiston House (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1334Mill Hill (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1526Chanctonbury Ring (7 km)
    Treks1016Downs Link (16 km)
    Museums912Steyning Museum (6 km)
    Beaches & coast59Beach House Park (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Madina Mosque (18 km)
    Other attractions15Monk's House (33 km)
    Temples11Shree Swaminarayan Temple (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (45 km)

    Ashurst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashurst?

    Wiston House (heritage site, about 5 km), St Giles' Church (church, about 6 km), St. George's Church (church, about 6 km), Steyning Museum (museum, about 6 km), Knepp Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Bramber Castle (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 15 parks, 22 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Ashurst?

    St Giles' Church, about 6 km by road; St. George's Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ashurst?

    Borde Hill Garden, about 22 km by road; Arundel Park (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ashurst?

    Wiston House, about 5 km by road; Knepp Castle (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashurst?

    Start in Ashurst, visit Wiston House, then Steyning Museum, then St Giles' Church, then St. George's Church, then Knepp Castle, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashurst?

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

    Towns near Ashurst

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