Chesterfield district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Brandermill

Brandermill is a town in Chesterfield district, Virginia, United States, home to about 13,173 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks and 23 churches. The must-see places are Swift Creek Reservoir (3 km), Mid-lothian Mines Park (9 km) and Pocahontas State Park (13 km).

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Brandermill, Virginia
Brandermill, Chesterfield district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brandermill at a glance

Location
Chesterfield district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 13,173
Coordinates
37.4321° N, 77.6497° W
Places within 50 km
197 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Brandermill

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Forts & heritage near Brandermill

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brandermill. The closest is Hickory Hill School (22 km); the best-known is Agecroft Hall (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brandermill

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brandermill. The closest is Swift Creek Reservoir (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Brandermill

29 parks within 100 km of Brandermill. The closest is Rockwood Park (8 km); the best-known is Mid-lothian Mines Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Brandermill

24 churches within 100 km of Brandermill. The closest is Bon Air Baptist Church (17 km); the best-known is Drewrys Bluff Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brandermill

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brandermill. The closest is Pocahontas State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Brandermill

15 museums within 100 km of Brandermill. The closest is Wilton House Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Brandermill

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brandermill
  2. 3 km Swift Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Chesterfield
  3. 10 km Mid-lothian Mines Park · park, Chesterfield
  4. 14 km Powhite Park · nature spot, Richmond
  5. 16 km Drewrys Bluff Church · church, Chesterfield
  6. 16 km Pocahontas State Park · nature spot, Chesterfield
  7. 13 km Back to Brandermill

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    Within 15 km of Brandermill

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brandermill by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6266Hickory Hill School (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4853Swift Creek Reservoir (3 km)
    Parks2729Rockwood Park (8 km)
    Churches2324Bon Air Baptist Church (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1019Pocahontas State Park (13 km)
    Museums1215Wilton House Museum (23 km)
    Other attractions614John Tyler's Grave (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Shooters Hill (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Tuckahoe Island (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall (24 km)
    Caves11Grotto (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11Neptune Virginia Beach Maquette (26 km)
    Temples01Dominator (61 km)

    Brandermill: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brandermill?

    Swift Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 3 km), Mid-lothian Mines Park (park, about 9 km), Pocahontas State Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Powhite Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Drewrys Bluff Church (church, about 23 km), Wilton House Museum (museum, about 23 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 23 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brandermill?

    Hickory Hill School, about 22 km by road; Agecroft Hall (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brandermill?

    Swift Creek Reservoir, about 3 km by road; Evergreen Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Brandermill?

    Rockwood Park, about 8 km by road; Mid-lothian Mines Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brandermill?

    Start in Brandermill, visit Swift Creek Reservoir, then Mid-lothian Mines Park, then Powhite Park, then Drewrys Bluff Church, then Pocahontas State Park, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brandermill?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Brandermill

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