South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Charfield

Charfield is a town in South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,370 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 parks. The must-see places are Church of St James (1 km), Lower Woods Nature Reserve (6 km) and Somerset Monument (9 km).

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Charfield, South Gloucestershire
Charfield, South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Charfield at a glance

Location
South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,370
Coordinates
51.6272° N, 2.4067° W
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Charfield

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

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charfield. The closest is Somerset Monument (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Charfield

81 churches within 100 km of Charfield. The closest is Church of St James (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Charfield

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Charfield. The closest is Vale of Berkeley (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Sapperton Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~34 km · Must-see

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Parks near Charfield

20 parks within 100 km of Charfield. The closest is Stoke Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Charfield

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Charfield. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Charfield

14 treks within 100 km of Charfield. The closest is The Dramway (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Charfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charfield
  2. 1 km Church of St James · church, South Gloucestershire
  3. 6 km Lower Woods Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Gloucestershire
  4. 2 km Somerset Monument · monument, South Gloucestershire
  5. 13 km Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint, South Gloucestershire
  6. 9 km Berkeley Castle · heritage site, South Gloucestershire
  7. 10 km Back to Charfield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4790Somerset Monument (9 km)
    Churches5181Church of St James (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1350Vale of Berkeley (9 km)
    Parks1320Stoke Park (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Lower Woods Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Treks1214The Dramway (22 km)
    Museums712No.1 Royal Crescent Museum (34 km)
    Other attractions05West Usk Lighthouse (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Greenbank Mosque (26 km)
    Caves04Aveline's Hole (52 km)
    Beaches & coast12Black Nore Lighthouse (39 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (45 km)

    Charfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charfield?

    Church of St James (church, about 1 km), Lower Woods Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Somerset Monument (monument, about 9 km), Vale of Berkeley (viewpoint, about 9 km), Berkeley Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Thornbury Castle (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Charfield?

    Somerset Monument, about 9 km by road; Berkeley Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Charfield?

    Church of St James, about 1 km by road; St Helen's Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Charfield?

    Vale of Berkeley, about 9 km by road; Brandon Hill (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charfield?

    Start in Charfield, visit Church of St James, then Lower Woods Nature Reserve, then Somerset Monument, then Vale of Berkeley, then Berkeley Castle, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charfield?

    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 Charfield

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