Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bathford

Bathford is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Bathampton Down (3 km), The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (4 km) and St Saviour's Little Park (4 km).

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Bathford, Bath and North East Somerset
Bathford, Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bathford at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.4002° N, 2.3016° W
Places within 50 km
145 (145 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 Bathford

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bathford: 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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Forts & heritage near Bathford

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bathford. The closest is St. Catherine's Court (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bathford

90 churches within 100 km of Bathford. The closest is Church of St Mary (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bathford

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bathford. The closest is Bathampton Down (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~40 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bathford

20 parks within 100 km of Bathford. The closest is St Saviour's Little Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Bathford

18 treks within 100 km of Bathford. The closest is Limestone Link (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bathford

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bathford. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bathford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bathford
  2. 5 km St. Catherine's Court · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 5 km St Saviour's Little Park · park, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 1 km North Park · park, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 2 km Bathampton Down · viewpoint, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 2 km The American Museum (Claverton Manor) · museum, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 4 km Back to Bathford

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How to reach Bathford

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    Within 15 km of Bathford

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bathford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4498St. Catherine's Court (5 km)
    Churches5290Church of St Mary (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1430Bathampton Down (3 km)
    Parks820St Saviour's Little Park (4 km)
    Treks518Limestone Link (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens715Lower Woods Nature Reserve (27 km)
    Museums712The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Greenbank Mosque (24 km)
    Caves34Swildon's Hole (38 km)
    Other attractions04West Usk Lighthouse (63 km)
    Beaches & coast12Black Nore Lighthouse (45 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (29 km)

    Bathford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bathford?

    Bathampton Down (viewpoint, about 3 km), The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (museum, about 4 km), St Saviour's Little Park (park, about 4 km), North Park (park, about 4 km), St. Catherine's Court (heritage site, about 5 km), Sydney Gardens (garden, about 5 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bathford?

    St. Catherine's Court, about 5 km by road; Sydney Gardens (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bathford?

    Church of St Mary, about 5 km by road; Saint John the Evangelist RC (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bathford?

    Bathampton Down, about 3 km by road; Knowle Hill (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bathford?

    Start in Bathford, visit St. Catherine's Court, then St Saviour's Little Park, then North Park, then Bathampton Down, then The American Museum (Claverton Manor), and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bathford?

    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 Bathford

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