West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Barnham

Barnham is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 11,881 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 41 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are The Brooks Local Nature Reserve (5 km), Fitzalan Chapel (8 km) and Arundel Castle (8 km).

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

Barnham at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 11,881
Coordinates
50.8312° N, 0.6379° W
Places within 50 km
146 (146 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Barnham

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

79 churches within 100 km of Barnham. The closest is Fitzalan Chapel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barnham

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnham. The closest is Arundel Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barnham

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barnham. The closest is Bignor Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bignor Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Levin Down · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Highdown Hill · viewpoint · West Sussex · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Chanctonbury Ring · viewpoint · West Sussex · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Oakham Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Blackdown · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~32 km · Must-see

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Parks near Barnham

30 parks within 100 km of Barnham. The closest is Arundel Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barnham

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barnham. The closest is The Brooks Local Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Barnham

21 museums within 100 km of Barnham. The closest is Petworth House (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Barnham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnham
  2. 5 km The Brooks Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, Hampshire
  3. 11 km Climping Beach · beach, West Sussex
  4. 9 km Arundel Wetland Centre · nature spot, West Sussex
  5. 1 km Arundel Castle · heritage site, West Sussex
  6. 1 km Fitzalan Chapel · church, West Sussex
  7. 8 km Back to Barnham

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How to reach Barnham

    All places near Barnham by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4179Fitzalan Chapel (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3360Arundel Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2035Bignor Hill (11 km)
    Parks830Arundel Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1325The Brooks Local Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Museums1221Petworth House (22 km)
    Treks920The Selsey Tram Way (15 km)
    Beaches & coast69Climping Beach (9 km)
    Other attractions15Nab Tower (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Madina Mosque (42 km)
    Temples12Shree Swaminarayan Temple (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (72 km)

    Barnham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnham?

    The Brooks Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Fitzalan Chapel (church, about 8 km), Arundel Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Arundel Wetland Centre (nature spot, about 9 km), Climping Beach (beach, about 9 km), Arundel Park (park, about 9 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnham?

    Fitzalan Chapel, about 8 km by road; St Catherine's (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barnham?

    Arundel Castle, about 8 km by road; Amberley Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barnham?

    Bignor Hill, about 11 km by road; Levin Down (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnham?

    Start in Barnham, visit The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, then Climping Beach, then Arundel Wetland Centre, then Arundel Castle, then Fitzalan Chapel, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Barnham

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