Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Blockley

Blockley is a town in Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,104 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 27 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 21 treks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Heart of England Way (2 km), European Walking Route E2, Uk, East of England (5 km) and St James (6 km).

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Blockley at a glance

Location
Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,104
Coordinates
52.0122° N, 1.7627° W
Places within 50 km
111 (111 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Blockley

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

64 churches within 100 km of Blockley. The closest is St James (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Blockley

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blockley. The closest is Sudeley Castle (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Blockley

54 treks within 100 km of Blockley. The closest is Heart of England Way (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Blockley

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Blockley. The closest is Seven Wells Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blockley

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blockley. The closest is Dixton Hill (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Blockley

23 parks within 100 km of Blockley. The closest is Birdland Park and Gardens (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Blockley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blockley
  2. 2 km Heart of England Way · trek, Gloucestershire
  3. 4 km European Walking Route E2, Uk, East of England · trek, Gloucestershire
  4. 1 km St David · church, Gloucestershire
  5. 11 km St James · church, Gloucestershire
  6. 8 km Seven Wells Hill · hill, Gloucestershire
  7. 6 km Back to Blockley

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How to reach Blockley

    All places near Blockley by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blockley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2764St James (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2361Sudeley Castle (19 km)
    Treks2154Heart of England Way (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1128Seven Wells Hill (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1027Dixton Hill (23 km)
    Parks323Birdland Park and Gardens (18 km)
    Museums1017Snowshill Manor (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Banbury Madni Masjid (38 km)
    Other attractions24Broadway Tower (6 km)
    Temples12Sikh Gurdwara (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Tardebigge Lake (47 km)
    Buddhist sites02Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda (65 km)

    Blockley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blockley?

    Heart of England Way (trek, about 2 km), European Walking Route E2, Uk, East of England (trek, about 5 km), St James (church, about 6 km), Seven Wells Hill (hill, about 6 km), St David (church, about 6 km), Broadway Hill (hill, about 6 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 21 treks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Blockley?

    St James, about 6 km by road; St David (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Blockley?

    Sudeley Castle, about 19 km by road; Notgrove Long Barrow (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Blockley?

    Heart of England Way, about 2 km by road; European Walking Route E2, Uk, East of England (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blockley?

    Start in Blockley, visit Heart of England Way, then European Walking Route E2, Uk, East of England, then St David, then St James, then Seven Wells Hill, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blockley?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Blockley

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