Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Broadstone

Broadstone is a town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom, home to about 10,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 parks. The must-see places are St. George's Church (3 km), Saint Mary's, Longfleet (5 km) and Canford Church (6 km).

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Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Broadstone at a glance

Location
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom
Population
about 10,256
Coordinates
50.7572° N, 1.9941° W
Places within 50 km
119 (119 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 Broadstone

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

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Broadstone. The closest is Dudsbury Camp (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Broadstone

81 churches within 100 km of Broadstone. The closest is St. George's Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Broadstone

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Broadstone. The closest is St Catherine's Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • St Catherine's Hill · viewpoint · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Warren Hill · viewpoint · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hambury Tout · viewpoint · Dorset · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Winfrith Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Bell Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Scratchy Bottom · viewpoint · Dorset · ~31 km · Must-see

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Parks near Broadstone

23 parks within 100 km of Broadstone. The closest is Poole Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Poole Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Alexandra Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ferndown Common · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hartland Moor · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kings Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Avon Heath Country Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~19 km · Must-see

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Museums near Broadstone

14 museums within 100 km of Broadstone. The closest is Red House Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Broadstone

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Broadstone. The closest is Ham Common (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Broadstone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Broadstone
  2. 6 km Saint James Church · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  3. 2 km Poole Park · park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  4. 1 km Saint Mary's, Longfleet · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  5. 2 km St. George's Church · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  6. 7 km Canford Church · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  7. 6 km Back to Broadstone

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From travellers near Broadstone

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How to reach Broadstone

    All places near Broadstone by distance

    Within 15 km of Broadstone

    • Kings Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Wareham Castle · church · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Studland Bay · beach · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Broadstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage40101Dudsbury Camp (10 km)
    Churches3681St. George's Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1132St Catherine's Hill (17 km)
    Parks1023Poole Park (6 km)
    Museums214Red House Museum (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Ham Common (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1013Bournemouth East Beach (13 km)
    Treks211Stour Valley Way (20 km)
    Other attractions13Anvil Point Lighthouse (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (6 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (56 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (59 km)

    Broadstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Broadstone?

    St. George's Church (church, about 3 km), Saint Mary's, Longfleet (church, about 5 km), Canford Church (church, about 6 km), Poole Park (park, about 6 km), Saint James Church (church, about 6 km), Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (island, about 6 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Broadstone?

    Dudsbury Camp, about 10 km by road; Brownsea Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Broadstone?

    St. George's Church, about 3 km by road; Saint Mary's, Longfleet (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Broadstone?

    St Catherine's Hill, about 17 km by road; Warren Hill (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Broadstone?

    Start in Broadstone, visit Saint James Church, then Poole Park, then Saint Mary's, Longfleet, then St. George's Church, then Canford Church, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Broadstone?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Broadstone

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