Places to visit near

Banwell

Banwell is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom of about 1,956 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit: 80 churches, 48 forts & heritage and 19 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Banwell Castle, Banwell Hill and The Blessed Virgin Mary.

51.3289° N, 2.8691° WPop. 1,956

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km193
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Banwell

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

33 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Banwell
  2. Locking Head Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Puxton Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Churchill Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Shute Shelve Caverncave · 1 hrs
  6. St Andrewchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Banwell
Today’s loopBanwellStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Banwell?

Banwell Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Banwell Hill (hill, about 1 km), The Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 3 km), St James Church (church, about 4 km), Locking Head Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Puxton Park (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

193 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Banwell?

The Blessed Virgin Mary, about 3 km by road; St James Church (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Banwell?

Banwell Castle, about 1 km by road; Locking Head Castle (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Banwell?

Start in Banwell, visit Locking Head Castle, then Puxton Park, then Churchill Methodist Church, then Shute Shelve Cavern, then St Andrew, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.