Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Bulphan
Bulphan is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 1,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 85 parks, 61 churches, 50 forts & heritage and 30 museums. The must-see places are Horndon (4 km), St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (5 km) and Grove House Wood (8 km).

Bulphan at a glance
- Location
- Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Population
- about 1,032
- Coordinates
- 51.5461° N, 0.3607° E
- Places within 50 km
- 289 (289 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches
Top places to visit near Bulphan
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bulphan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- HorndonParks · Greater LondonMust-see
- St Giles and All Saints, OrsettChurches · Greater LondonMust-see
- Grove House WoodParks · Greater LondonMust-see
- Thorndon Country Park NorthParks · Greater LondonMust-see
- St Mary's ChurchChurches · Greater LondonMust-see
- Upminster Tithe BarnMuseums · HertfordshireMust-see
- St Mary Magdalene, Great BursteadChurches · Greater LondonMust-see
- St Clement's, West ThurrockChurches · Greater LondonMust-see
- Hutton Country ParkParks · Greater LondonMust-see
- Tilbury FortForts · Greater LondonMust-see
- Coalhouse FortForts · Greater LondonMust-see
- Hornchurch Country ParkParks · HertfordshireMust-see
More places near Bulphan
- Norsey Wood · sanctuary · Greater London · ~13 km · Must-see
- Stone Ness Lighthouse · fort · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- St Giles, Mountnessing · church · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Hertfordshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- Cliffe Fort · fort · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- New Tavern Fort · fort · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- Harrow Lodge Park · park · Hertfordshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara · temple · Kent · ~15 km · Must-see
- Shornemead Fort · fort · Greater London · ~15 km · Must-see
- Canvey Wick · sanctuary · Kent · ~16 km · Must-see
- St Mary, Buttsbury · church · Greater London · ~17 km · Must-see
- St Mary the Virgin Church, South Benfleet · church · Kent · ~18 km · Must-see
Things to see near Bulphan, by type
Parks near Bulphan
85 parks within 100 km of Bulphan. The closest is Horndon (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Horndon · park · Greater London · ~4 km · Must-see
- Grove House Wood · park · Greater London · ~8 km · Must-see
- Thorndon Country Park North · park · Greater London · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hutton Country Park · park · Greater London · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hornchurch Country Park · park · Hertfordshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Harrow Lodge Park · park · Hertfordshire · ~15 km · Must-see
Churches near Bulphan
61 churches within 100 km of Bulphan. The closest is St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (5 km). Best time: year-round.
- St Giles and All Saints, Orsett · church · Greater London · ~5 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Church · church · Greater London · ~9 km · Must-see
- St Mary Magdalene, Great Burstead · church · Greater London · ~10 km · Must-see
- St Clement's, West Thurrock · church · Greater London · ~12 km · Must-see
- St Giles, Mountnessing · church · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- St Mary, Buttsbury · church · Greater London · ~17 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Bulphan
50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bulphan. The closest is Tilbury Fort (13 km). Best time: october to february.
- Tilbury Fort · fort · Greater London · ~13 km · Must-see
- Coalhouse Fort · fort · Greater London · ~13 km · Must-see
- Stone Ness Lighthouse · fort · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- Cliffe Fort · fort · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- New Tavern Fort · fort · Greater London · ~14 km · Must-see
- Shornemead Fort · fort · Greater London · ~15 km · Must-see
Museums near Bulphan
30 museums within 100 km of Bulphan. The closest is Upminster Tithe Barn (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Upminster Tithe Barn · museum · Hertfordshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Red House · museum · Greater London · ~24 km · Must-see
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham · museum · Kent · ~26 km · Must-see
- Metropolitan Police Museum · museum · Greater London · ~27 km · Must-see
- Royal Observatory Greenwich · museum · Greater London · ~33 km · Must-see
- Fan Museum · museum · Hertfordshire · ~33 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bulphan
20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bulphan. The closest is Norsey Wood (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Norsey Wood · sanctuary · Greater London · ~13 km · Must-see
- Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Hertfordshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- Canvey Wick · sanctuary · Kent · ~16 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Park · sanctuary · Greater London · ~21 km · Must-see
- Tile Wood · sanctuary · Kent · ~22 km · Must-see
- The Warren · sanctuary · Greater London · ~23 km · Must-see
Treks near Bulphan
14 treks within 100 km of Bulphan. The closest is The Ridgeway (22 km). Best time: october to february.
- The Ridgeway · trek · Greater London · ~22 km · Must-see
- Capital Ring Link to Woolwich Arsenal Station · trek · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- Link to Falconwood Station · trek · Greater London · ~27 km · Must-see
- The Greenway · trek · Greater London · ~29 km · Must-see
- Epping Forest Big Walk · trek · Greater London · ~30 km · Must-see
- Capital Ring Link to West Ham Station · trek · Greater London · ~31 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Bulphan
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.
- Start in Bulphan
- 5 km St Giles and All Saints, Orsett · church, Greater London
- 4 km St Mary's Church · church, Greater London
- 6 km Grove House Wood · park, Greater London
- 3 km Horndon · park, Greater London
- 12 km Thorndon Country Park North · park, Greater London
- 8 km Back to Bulphan
Plan a longer trip from Bulphan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Bulphan
No traveller has reported from around Bulphan yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Bulphan
All places near Bulphan by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Shotgate Park · park · Kent · ~18 km · Must-see
- St. James's · church · Kent · ~19 km · Must-see
- Egypt Bay Beach · beach · Kent · ~19 km · Must-see
- Canvey Lake · beach · Kent · ~20 km · Must-see
- Priory Church of St Laurence · church · Greater London · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint Paulinus · church · Greater London · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dartford Heath · park · Greater London · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hadleigh Castle · fort · Kent · ~21 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Park · sanctuary · Greater London · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lesnes Abbey Woods · park · Hertfordshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rayleigh Mount · church · Kent · ~22 km · Must-see
- Galleywood Common · park · Greater London · ~22 km · Must-see
- Tile Wood · sanctuary · Kent · ~22 km · Must-see
- The Ridgeway · trek · Greater London · ~22 km · Must-see
- The Warren · sanctuary · Greater London · ~23 km · Must-see
- Red House · museum · Greater London · ~24 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church, Frindsbury · church · Greater London · ~24 km · Must-see
- Two Tree Island · sanctuary · Southend-on-Sea · ~24 km · Must-see
- St Martin's Church, Chipping Ongar · church · Hertfordshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Upnor Castle · fort · Kent · ~24 km · Must-see
- Danson Park · park · Greater London · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kendal Park · sanctuary · Kent · ~24 km · Must-see
- Barking Abbey · park · Hertfordshire · ~25 km · Must-see
- Cockham Wood Fort · fort · Kent · ~25 km · Must-see
- Rochester Castle · fort · Greater London · ~25 km · Must-see
- Belfairs Methodist Church · church · Southend-on-Sea · ~25 km · Must-see
- Valentines Park · park · Hertfordshire · ~25 km · Must-see
- St George's Chapel · church · Kent · ~26 km · Must-see
- The Historic Dockyard Chatham · museum · Kent · ~26 km · Must-see
- Shoulder of Mutton Green · park · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- St Mary the Virgin · church · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- Baty's Marsh · park · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- Footscray Meadows · park · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- Fort Amherst · fort · Kent · ~26 km · Must-see
- Shrewsbury Park · park · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- Slough Fort · fort · Kent · ~26 km · Must-see
- Capital Ring Link to Woolwich Arsenal Station · trek · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
- Fort Pitt · fort · Greater London · ~27 km · Must-see
- Nasir Mosque · dargah · Kent · ~27 km · Must-see
- Fort Borstal · fort · Greater London · ~27 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks | 85 | 85 | Horndon (4 km) |
| Churches | 61 | 61 | St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (5 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 50 | 50 | Tilbury Fort (13 km) |
| Museums | 30 | 30 | Upminster Tithe Barn (9 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 20 | 20 | Norsey Wood (13 km) |
| Treks | 14 | 14 | The Ridgeway (22 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 11 | 11 | Nasir Mosque (27 km) |
| Temples | 5 | 5 | Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (15 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 5 | 5 | Blue Bell Hill (32 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 2 | 2 | Egypt Bay Beach (19 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 2 | 2 | London Buddhist Centre (36 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Chislehurst Caves (33 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | Mudchute Park and Farm (33 km) |
| Other attractions | 1 | 1 | Down House (40 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Isle of Sheppey (46 km) |
Bulphan: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Bulphan?
Horndon (park, about 4 km), St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (church, about 5 km), Grove House Wood (park, about 8 km), Thorndon Country Park North (park, about 8 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 9 km), Upminster Tithe Barn (museum, about 9 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bulphan?
289 places on Spotwander: 85 parks, 61 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest park to Bulphan?
Horndon, about 4 km by road; Grove House Wood (8 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Bulphan?
St Giles and All Saints, Orsett, about 5 km by road; St Mary's Church (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Bulphan?
Tilbury Fort, about 13 km by road; Coalhouse Fort (13 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Bulphan?
Start in Bulphan, visit St Giles and All Saints, Orsett, then St Mary's Church, then Grove House Wood, then Horndon, then Thorndon Country Park North, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Bulphan?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.
Towns near Bulphan
- Places near Orsett · 5 km
- Places near Horndon on the Hill · 5 km
- Places near Stanford-le-Hope · 7 km
- Places near Ingrave · 8 km
- Places near South Ockendon · 9 km
- Places near Basildon · 9 km
- Places near Upminster · 9 km
- Places near Grays · 10 km
- Places near East Tilbury · 10 km
- Places near Aveley · 11 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bulphan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bulphan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.