Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bracknell

Bracknell is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 76,103 people. Within 50 km by road there are 294 places to visit — 87 churches, 54 parks, 49 forts & heritage and 38 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Three Castles Path (2 km), South Hill Park (3 km) and Caesar's Camp (4 km).

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Bracknell, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Bracknell, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bracknell at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 76,103
Coordinates
51.4136° N, 0.7505° W
Places within 50 km
294 (294 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 Bracknell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bracknell: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Bracknell

  • Ockwells Park · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Virginia Water · lake · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Bray Pit · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Blackwater Valley Path · trek · Borough of Wokingham · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Brentmoor Heath · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sutherland Grange · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Loddon Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Borough of Wokingham · ~14 km · Must-see
  • The Emmanuel Church Centre · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary Magdalene's Church · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Saint Michael's · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bray Lock · lake · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Christ Church · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~14 km · Must-see

Things to see near Bracknell, by type

Churches near Bracknell

87 churches within 100 km of Bracknell. The closest is Saint Michael the Archangel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bracknell

54 parks within 100 km of Bracknell. The closest is Joel Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Bracknell

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bracknell. The closest is Caesar's Camp (4 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Caesar's Camp · fort · Bracknell Forest · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Windsor Castle · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Cippenham Moat · fort · Slough · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Taeppa's Low · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Taplow Court · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Montem Mound · fort · Slough · ~18 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bracknell

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bracknell. The closest is Wildmoor Heath (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Bracknell

14 treks within 100 km of Bracknell. The closest is Three Castles Path (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bracknell

14 museums within 100 km of Bracknell. The closest is Stanley Spencer Gallery (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bracknell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bracknell
  2. 3 km South Hill Park · hill, Bracknell Forest
  3. 2 km Caesar's Camp · heritage site, Bracknell Forest
  4. 8 km South Ascot Playing Field · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 5 km Three Castles Path · trek, Bracknell Forest
  6. 4 km Saint Michael the Archangel · church, Bracknell Forest
  7. 4 km Back to Bracknell

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From travellers near Bracknell

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How to reach Bracknell

    All places near Bracknell by distance

    Within 15 km of Bracknell

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bracknell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8787Saint Michael the Archangel (4 km)
    Parks5454Joel Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4949Caesar's Camp (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3838Wildmoor Heath (8 km)
    Treks1414Three Castles Path (2 km)
    Museums1414Stanley Spencer Gallery (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Sonning Hill (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88South Hill Park (3 km)
    Temples88Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Shah Jahan Mosque (22 km)
    Other attractions22Ash Museum (23 km)
    Buddhist sites22Three Wheels Temple (42 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (33 km)

    Bracknell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bracknell?

    Three Castles Path (trek, about 2 km), South Hill Park (hill, about 3 km), Caesar's Camp (heritage site, about 4 km), Saint Michael the Archangel (church, about 4 km), South Ascot Playing Field (church, about 7 km), Heath Lake (lake, about 7 km).

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

    294 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 54 parks, 49 forts & heritage, 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Bracknell?

    Saint Michael the Archangel, about 4 km by road; South Ascot Playing Field (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bracknell?

    Joel Park, about 8 km by road; Dinton Pastures Country Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bracknell?

    Caesar's Camp, about 4 km by road; Windsor Castle (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bracknell?

    Start in Bracknell, visit South Hill Park, then Caesar's Camp, then South Ascot Playing Field, then Three Castles Path, then Saint Michael the Archangel, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bracknell?

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

    Towns near Bracknell

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