West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Benson

Benson is a town in West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 5,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 64 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 parks. The must-see places are Wallingford Castle (3 km), Wallingford Museum (3 km) and St Mary-le-More (3 km).

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Benson, West Berkshire
Benson, West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Benson at a glance

Location
West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,802
Coordinates
51.6207° N, 1.1098° W
Places within 50 km
225 (225 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 Benson

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Churches near Benson

89 churches within 100 km of Benson. The closest is St Mary-le-More (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Benson

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Benson. The closest is Wallingford Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Benson

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Benson. The closest is Wittenham Clumps (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Benson

25 parks within 100 km of Benson. The closest is The Kine Croft (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Benson

23 museums within 100 km of Benson. The closest is Wallingford Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Benson

17 treks within 100 km of Benson. The closest is Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Benson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Benson
  2. 3 km Wallingford Castle · heritage site, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 1 km St Mary-le-More · church, West Berkshire
  4. 1 km The Kine Croft · park, West Berkshire
  5. 1 km Wallingford Museum · museum, West Berkshire
  6. 3 km Brightwell Free Church · church, West Berkshire
  7. 4 km Back to Benson

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How to reach Benson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Benson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6489St Mary-le-More (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5170Wallingford Castle (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3439Wittenham Clumps (6 km)
    Parks1725The Kine Croft (3 km)
    Museums1723Wallingford Museum (3 km)
    Treks1317Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1516Harcourt Hill (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Goring Lock (14 km)
    Other attractions45Wadham College (22 km)
    Temples23Temple Island Meadows (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Chesham Mosque (45 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (27 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (56 km)

    Benson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Benson?

    Wallingford Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Wallingford Museum (museum, about 3 km), St Mary-le-More (church, about 3 km), The Kine Croft (park, about 3 km), Brightwell Free Church (church, about 4 km), Dorchester Abbey (church, about 6 km).

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

    225 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Benson?

    St Mary-le-More, about 3 km by road; Brightwell Free Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Benson?

    Wallingford Castle, about 3 km by road; South Moreton Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Benson?

    Wittenham Clumps, about 6 km by road; Withymead (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Benson?

    Start in Benson, visit Wallingford Castle, then St Mary-le-More, then The Kine Croft, then Wallingford Museum, then Brightwell Free Church, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Benson?

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

    Towns near Benson

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