East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Balcombe

Balcombe is a town in East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom, home to about 1,424 people. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit — 73 churches, 54 parks, 31 forts & heritage and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wakehurst (4 km), Borde Hill Garden (5 km) and Scrase Valley (9 km).

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Balcombe, East Sussex
Balcombe, East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balcombe at a glance

Location
East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,424
Coordinates
51.0573° N, 0.1345° W
Places within 50 km
232 (232 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 Balcombe

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Churches near Balcombe

88 churches within 100 km of Balcombe. The closest is St George's (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Balcombe

67 parks within 100 km of Balcombe. The closest is Wakehurst (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Balcombe

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balcombe. The closest is Sedgwick Castle (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Balcombe

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Balcombe. The closest is Leonardslee Gardens (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balcombe

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balcombe. The closest is Wolstonbury Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Balcombe

15 museums within 100 km of Balcombe. The closest is Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Balcombe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balcombe
  2. 5 km Borde Hill Garden · garden, East Sussex
  3. 3 km Scrase Valley · park, East Sussex
  4. 9 km Wakehurst · park, East Sussex
  5. 12 km Noor Mosque · mosque, East Sussex
  6. 5 km Target Hill Park · hill, East Sussex
  7. 9 km Back to Balcombe

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How to reach Balcombe

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balcombe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7388St George's (14 km)
    Parks5467Wakehurst (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3140Sedgwick Castle (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2630Leonardslee Gardens (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1518Wolstonbury Hill (21 km)
    Museums1115Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (19 km)
    Treks1112Walk To Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park (15 km)
    Beaches & coast36Beach House Park (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Noor Mosque (11 km)
    Other attractions23Monk's House (33 km)
    Temples12Shree Swaminarayan Temple (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (40 km)
    Caves01Chislehurst Caves (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhapadipa Temple (52 km)

    Balcombe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balcombe?

    Wakehurst (park, about 4 km), Borde Hill Garden (garden, about 5 km), Scrase Valley (park, about 9 km), Target Hill Park (hill, about 9 km), Noor Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Leonardslee Gardens (garden, about 12 km).

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

    232 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 54 parks, 31 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Balcombe?

    St George's, about 14 km by road; East Grinstead Museum (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Balcombe?

    Wakehurst, about 4 km by road; Borde Hill Garden (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balcombe?

    Sedgwick Castle, about 17 km by road; Knepp Castle (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balcombe?

    Start in Balcombe, visit Borde Hill Garden, then Scrase Valley, then Wakehurst, then Noor Mosque, then Target Hill Park, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balcombe?

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

    Towns near Balcombe

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