Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Codford

Codford is a town in Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Knook Castle Hill Fort (6 km), Scratchbury Camp (9 km) and St Giles (12 km).

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Codford, England
Codford, Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Codford at a glance

Location
Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.1500° N, 2.0500° W
Places within 50 km
103 (103 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 Codford

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

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Codford. The closest is Knook Castle Hill Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Codford

93 churches within 100 km of Codford. The closest is St Giles (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Codford

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Codford. The closest is Duncliffe Hill (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Codford

22 parks within 100 km of Codford. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Codford

15 museums within 100 km of Codford. The closest is Wiltshire Heritage Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Codford

13 treks within 100 km of Codford. The closest is Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Codford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Codford
  2. 6 km Knook Castle Hill Fort · fort, Wiltshire
  3. 5 km St Giles · church, Wiltshire
  4. 9 km Battlesbury Camp · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 2 km Scratchbury Camp · heritage site, Wiltshire
  6. 21 km Castle Ditches · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  7. 13 km Back to Codford

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From travellers near Codford

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Codford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4994Knook Castle Hill Fort (6 km)
    Churches2993St Giles (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints629Duncliffe Hill (27 km)
    Parks622Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (19 km)
    Museums815Wiltshire Heritage Museum (28 km)
    Treks313Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Anton Lakes (50 km)
    Beaches & coast06Bournemouth East Beach (62 km)
    Caves04Swildon's Hole (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (61 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mottisfont Abbey (47 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (61 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (76 km)

    Codford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Codford?

    Knook Castle Hill Fort (fort, about 6 km), Scratchbury Camp (heritage site, about 9 km), St Giles (church, about 12 km), Battlesbury Camp (heritage site, about 12 km), Castle Ditches (heritage site, about 13 km), Old Wardour Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Codford?

    Knook Castle Hill Fort, about 6 km by road; Scratchbury Camp (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Codford?

    St Giles, about 12 km by road; St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Codford?

    Duncliffe Hill, about 27 km by road; Vale of Pewsey (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Codford?

    Start in Codford, visit Knook Castle Hill Fort, then St Giles, then Battlesbury Camp, then Scratchbury Camp, then Castle Ditches, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Codford?

    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 Codford

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