Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Aveley

Aveley is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 7,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 86 parks, 58 churches, 45 forts & heritage and 32 museums. The must-see places are Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (3 km), St Clement's, West Thurrock (5 km) and Stone Ness Lighthouse (6 km).

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Aveley, Greater London
Aveley, Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aveley at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,986
Coordinates
51.4999° N, 0.2517° E
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 Aveley

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

86 parks within 100 km of Aveley. The closest is Hornchurch Country Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Aveley

58 churches within 100 km of Aveley. The closest is St Clement's, West Thurrock (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aveley

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aveley. The closest is Stone Ness Lighthouse (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Aveley

32 museums within 100 km of Aveley. The closest is Upminster Tithe Barn (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aveley

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aveley. The closest is Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Aveley

15 treks within 100 km of Aveley. The closest is The Ridgeway (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Aveley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aveley
  2. 5 km St Clement's, West Thurrock · church, Greater London
  3. 2 km Stone Ness Lighthouse · heritage site, Greater London
  4. 9 km Saint Paulinus · church, Greater London
  5. 7 km Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve · nature spot, Hertfordshire
  6. 7 km Hornchurch Country Park · park, Hertfordshire
  7. 7 km Back to Aveley

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How to reach Aveley

    All places near Aveley by distance

    Within 15 km of Aveley

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aveley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8686Hornchurch Country Park (7 km)
    Churches5858St Clement's, West Thurrock (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4545Stone Ness Lighthouse (6 km)
    Museums3232Upminster Tithe Barn (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Treks1515The Ridgeway (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1313Masjid Ilyas (22 km)
    Temples55Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44One Tree Hill (22 km)
    Buddhist sites22London Buddhist Centre (26 km)
    Beaches & coast22Egypt Bay Beach (27 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (21 km)
    Waterfalls11Mudchute Park and Farm (23 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (29 km)

    Aveley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aveley?

    Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), St Clement's, West Thurrock (church, about 5 km), Stone Ness Lighthouse (heritage site, about 6 km), Hornchurch Country Park (park, about 7 km), Saint Paulinus (church, about 9 km), Harrow Lodge Park (park, about 9 km).

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

    287 places on Spotwander: 86 parks, 58 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 32 museums, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Aveley?

    Hornchurch Country Park, about 7 km by road; Harrow Lodge Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aveley?

    St Clement's, West Thurrock, about 5 km by road; Saint Paulinus (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aveley?

    Stone Ness Lighthouse, about 6 km by road; Tilbury Fort (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aveley?

    Start in Aveley, visit St Clement's, West Thurrock, then Stone Ness Lighthouse, then Saint Paulinus, then Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, then Hornchurch Country Park, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aveley?

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

    Towns near Aveley

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