Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Biddestone
Biddestone is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Yelde Hall (7 km), St Andrew's (7 km) and Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Peter (9 km).

Biddestone at a glance
- Location
- Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
- Population
- about 498
- Coordinates
- 51.4608° N, 2.1983° W
- Places within 50 km
- 129 (129 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 Biddestone
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Biddestone: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Yelde HallForts · WiltshireMust-see
- St Andrew'sChurches · WiltshireMust-see
- Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St PeterForts · GloucestershireMust-see
- Saint Cyriac'sForts · WiltshireMust-see
- St. Catherine's CourtForts · Bath and North East SomersetMust-see
- Limestone LinkTreks · Bath and North East SomersetMust-see
- St. Michael and All AngelsChurches · WiltshireMust-see
- Bowood HouseForts · WiltshireMust-see
- Church of St MaryChurches · Bath and North East SomersetMust-see
- St Saviour's Little ParkParks · Bath and North East SomersetMust-see
- The American Museum (Claverton Manor)Museums · Bath and North East SomersetMust-see
- Church of St Peter, DyrhamChurches · Bath and North East SomersetMust-see
More places near Biddestone
- Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- North Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
- Sydney Gardens · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~17 km · Must-see
- Holburne Museum · museum · Bath and North East Somerset · ~17 km · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~17 km · Must-see
- Parade Gardens · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum · museum · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Saint John the Evangelist RC · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Saint Matthew's · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Bath Abbey · museum · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- The Roman Baths · museum · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
Things to see near Biddestone, by type
Forts & heritage near Biddestone
101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biddestone. The closest is Yelde Hall (7 km). Best time: october to february.
- Yelde Hall · fort · Wiltshire · ~7 km · Must-see
- Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Peter · fort · Gloucestershire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Saint Cyriac's · fort · Wiltshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- St. Catherine's Court · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~11 km · Must-see
- Bowood House · fort · Wiltshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
Churches near Biddestone
88 churches within 100 km of Biddestone. The closest is St Andrew's (7 km). Best time: year-round.
- St Andrew's · church · Wiltshire · ~7 km · Must-see
- St. Michael and All Angels · church · Wiltshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Church of St Mary · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- Church of St Peter, Dyrham · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~17 km · Must-see
- Saint John the Evangelist RC · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Biddestone
27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biddestone. The closest is Bathampton Down (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~21 km · Must-see
- Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~34 km · Must-see
- Vale of Pewsey · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~34 km · Must-see
- Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~35 km · Must-see
- Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~37 km · Must-see
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Parks near Biddestone
19 parks within 100 km of Biddestone. The closest is St Saviour's Little Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- St Saviour's Little Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
- North Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
- Parade Gardens · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Troopers Hill · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
- Stoke Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~31 km · Must-see
- Longleat Safari and Adventure Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~38 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Biddestone
17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Biddestone. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Lower Woods Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Gloucestershire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Cotswold Lakes · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~32 km · Must-see
- Three Groves Wood Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~37 km · Must-see
- Elmlea Meadows · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~38 km · Must-see
- Siccaridge Wood · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~38 km · Must-see
- WWT Slimbridge · sanctuary · South Gloucestershire · ~43 km · Must-see
Treks near Biddestone
16 treks within 100 km of Biddestone. The closest is Limestone Link (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Limestone Link · trek · Bath and North East Somerset · ~12 km · Must-see
- The Dramway · trek · South Gloucestershire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Two Rivers Way · trek · South Gloucestershire · ~26 km · Must-see
- Frome Valley Walkway · trek · South Gloucestershire · ~31 km · Must-see
- Cotswold Way · trek · Gloucestershire · ~40 km · Must-see
- Wysis Way · trek · Gloucestershire · ~46 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Biddestone
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.
- Start in Biddestone
- 9 km Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Peter · heritage site, Gloucestershire
- 3 km Yelde Hall · heritage site, Wiltshire
- 1 km St Andrew's · church, Wiltshire
- 6 km Saint Cyriac's · heritage site, Wiltshire
- 17 km St. Catherine's Court · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
- 11 km Back to Biddestone
Plan a longer trip from Biddestone — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Biddestone
No traveller has reported from around Biddestone yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Biddestone
All places near Biddestone by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- No.1 Royal Crescent Museum · museum · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Theatre Royal Fountain · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Sir Bevil Grenville · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Royal Victoria Park · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Saint Michael's Church · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- Botanical Gardens · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~18 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~19 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter's · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~19 km · Must-see
- Malmesbury Castle · church · Gloucestershire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Church of Our Lady & St Alphege, Bath · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
- Trowbridge Castle · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
- Midford Castle · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint Michael's and All Angels · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~21 km · Must-see
- King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~21 km · Must-see
- Church of St. Martin · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~21 km · Must-see
- Somerset Monument · fort · South Gloucestershire · ~21 km · Must-see
- St. James the Great · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~21 km · Must-see
- Wansdyke · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~21 km · Must-see
- Church of St Leonard · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~22 km · Must-see
- St Peter · church · Wiltshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lower Woods Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Gloucestershire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Devizes Castle · fort · Wiltshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Wiltshire Heritage Museum · museum · Wiltshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- The Dramway · trek · South Gloucestershire · ~24 km · Must-see
- St. Julian's · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~24 km · Must-see
- Newton St Loe Castle · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~24 km · Must-see
- St Saviour's Church · church · Gloucestershire · ~25 km · Must-see
- Stoney Littleton Long Barrow · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~26 km · Must-see
- Beverston Castle · fort · South Gloucestershire · ~26 km · Must-see
- Two Rivers Way · trek · South Gloucestershire · ~26 km · Must-see
- St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints · church · Wiltshire · ~27 km · Must-see
- St John the Baptist · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
- St Lawrence · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
- St Dunstan's Catholic Church · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
- St Francis Church · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~28 km · Must-see
- Westbury White Horse · fort · Wiltshire · ~28 km · Must-see
- Bratton Castle · fort · Wiltshire · ~28 km · Must-see
- Church of St James · church · South Gloucestershire · ~28 km · Must-see
- Troopers Hill · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Caldicot Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~51 km · Must-see
- Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites · fort · Hampshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Nightingale Valley · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~51 km · Must-see
- Aveline's Hole · cave · North Somerset · ~52 km · Must-see
- Woodhenge · fort · Hampshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tickenham Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~52 km · Must-see
- Knap House Quarry, Birdlip · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lippets Grove · park · North Somerset · ~52 km · Must-see
- Black Nore Lighthouse · beach · North Somerset · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~53 km · Must-see
- Church of St Cuthbert, Wells · church · Bath and North East Somerset · ~53 km · Must-see
- Chisbury Camp and St Martin's Chapel · fort · West Berkshire · ~53 km · Must-see
- Cadbury Hill Fort · fort · North Somerset · ~54 km · Must-see
- Hucclecote Meadows · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~54 km · Must-see
- Offa's Dyke Path · trek · Gloucestershire · ~54 km · Must-see
- Wayland's Smithy · fort · West Berkshire · ~54 km · Must-see
- St Briavels Castle · fort · North Somerset · ~54 km · Must-see
- St. Mary's Church · church · North Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ballands Castle · fort · Dorset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Forest of Dean Cycle Centre · park · North Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Clevedon Court · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Churchill Methodist Church · church · North Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Cheddar Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Chedworth Roman Villa · fort · Gloucestershire · ~55 km · Must-see
- Wye Valley Walk · trek · Gloucestershire · ~55 km · Must-see
- Stow Green · fort · North Somerset · ~55 km · Must-see
- Badbury Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
- Spion Kop Quarry · park · North Somerset · ~57 km · Must-see
- The Giant's Stair · fort · West Berkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Churchdown Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Great Coxwell Barn · attraction · West Berkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Christchurch · church · North Somerset · ~57 km · Must-see
- St. John’s Church · church · North Somerset · ~57 km · Must-see
- The White Horse · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Dragon Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Leckhampton Hill · sanctuary · Gloucestershire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Saint Michael · church · Gloucestershire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Ludgershall Castle · fort · West Berkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
- Immaculate Conception · church · North Somerset · ~57 km · Must-see
- Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail · trek · Gloucestershire · ~58 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 42 | 101 | Yelde Hall (7 km) |
| Churches | 41 | 88 | St Andrew's (7 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 9 | 27 | Bathampton Down (15 km) |
| Parks | 8 | 19 | St Saviour's Little Park (15 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 8 | 17 | Lower Woods Nature Reserve (23 km) |
| Treks | 8 | 16 | Limestone Link (12 km) |
| Museums | 8 | 15 | The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (15 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 4 | Swildon's Hole (50 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 4 | Great Coxwell Barn (57 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 3 | 3 | Greenbank Mosque (31 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 2 | Black Nore Lighthouse (52 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | Chew Stoke Waterfall (41 km) |
Biddestone: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Biddestone?
Yelde Hall (heritage site, about 7 km), St Andrew's (church, about 7 km), Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Peter (heritage site, about 9 km), Saint Cyriac's (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Catherine's Court (heritage site, about 11 km), Limestone Link (trek, about 12 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Biddestone?
129 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest fort to Biddestone?
Yelde Hall, about 7 km by road; Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Peter (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Biddestone?
St Andrew's, about 7 km by road; St. Michael and All Angels (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biddestone?
Bathampton Down, about 15 km by road; King's Play Hill (21 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Biddestone?
Start in Biddestone, visit Two Monuments In Churchyard North Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Peter, then Yelde Hall, then St Andrew's, then Saint Cyriac's, then St. Catherine's Court, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Biddestone?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Biddestone’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Biddestone on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.