Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bridge

Bridge is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 1,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 33 parks and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Howletts Wild Animal Park (4 km), Saint Augustine's Abbey (6 km) and Canterbury Castle (6 km).

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Bridge, Kent
Bridge, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bridge at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,576
Coordinates
51.2451° N, 1.1264° E
Places within 50 km
113 (113 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 Bridge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bridge: 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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Forts & heritage near Bridge

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bridge. The closest is Canterbury Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bridge

68 churches within 100 km of Bridge. The closest is Saint Augustine's Abbey (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bridge

66 parks within 100 km of Bridge. The closest is Whitehall Meadows (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bridge

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bridge. The closest is Howletts Wild Animal Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Bridge

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bridge. The closest is Herne Bay Pier (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Bridge

13 treks within 100 km of Bridge. The closest is Stour Valley Walk (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bridge
  2. 4 km Howletts Wild Animal Park · nature spot, Kent
  3. 6 km Saint Augustine's Abbey · church, Kent
  4. 1 km The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge · museum, Kent
  5. 1 km The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro · church, Kent
  6. 1 km Canterbury Castle · heritage site, Kent
  7. 6 km Back to Bridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2477Canterbury Castle (6 km)
    Churches2468Saint Augustine's Abbey (6 km)
    Parks3366Whitehall Meadows (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1232Howletts Wild Animal Park (4 km)
    Beaches & coast516Herne Bay Pier (18 km)
    Treks613Stour Valley Walk (7 km)
    Museums412The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35East Cliff (23 km)
    Other attractions03Lamb House (54 km)
    Caves12Margate Caves (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nasir Mosque (54 km)
    Temples01Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (70 km)

    Bridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bridge?

    Howletts Wild Animal Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Saint Augustine's Abbey (church, about 6 km), Canterbury Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro (church, about 6 km), The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (museum, about 6 km), Greyfriars Chapel (church, about 6 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 33 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bridge?

    Canterbury Castle, about 6 km by road; Chilham Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bridge?

    Saint Augustine's Abbey, about 6 km by road; The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bridge?

    Whitehall Meadows, about 7 km by road; Grove Ferry Picnic Area (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bridge?

    Start in Bridge, visit Howletts Wild Animal Park, then Saint Augustine's Abbey, then The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, then The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro, then Canterbury Castle, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bridge?

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

    Towns near Bridge

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