Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Colden Common

Colden Common is a town in Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom, home to about 3,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 parks. The must-see places are Marwell Zoo (3 km), St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (3 km) and Itchen Way (4 km).

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Colden Common, Hampshire
Colden Common, Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Colden Common at a glance

Location
Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,419
Coordinates
50.9948° N, 1.3114° W
Places within 50 km
180 (180 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 Colden Common

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Colden Common: 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 Colden Common

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colden Common. The closest is Hursley House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Colden Common

72 churches within 100 km of Colden Common. The closest is St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colden Common

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colden Common. The closest is Twyford Down Cutting (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Colden Common

28 parks within 100 km of Colden Common. The closest is Marwell Zoo (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colden Common

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colden Common. The closest is Shawford Down (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Colden Common

19 treks within 100 km of Colden Common. The closest is Itchen Way (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Colden Common

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 Colden Common
  2. 3 km Marwell Zoo · park, Isle of Wight
  3. 1 km Itchen Way · trek, Hampshire
  4. 6 km St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke · church, Isle of Wight
  5. 2 km Eastleigh Museum · museum, Isle of Wight
  6. 8 km Shawford Down · nature spot, Hampshire
  7. 4 km Back to Colden Common

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colden Common by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6084Hursley House (9 km)
    Churches3872St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2135Twyford Down Cutting (7 km)
    Parks1328Marwell Zoo (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1323Shawford Down (4 km)
    Treks1319Itchen Way (4 km)
    Museums1416Eastleigh Museum (5 km)
    Beaches & coast48Tipner Lake (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (41 km)
    Other attractions03Nab Tower (55 km)
    Temples12Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (10 km)
    Buddhist sites22Mottisfont Abbey (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (71 km)

    Colden Common: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colden Common?

    Marwell Zoo (park, about 3 km), St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (church, about 3 km), Itchen Way (trek, about 4 km), Shawford Down (nature spot, about 4 km), Eastleigh Museum (museum, about 5 km), Twyford Down Cutting (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colden Common?

    180 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colden Common?

    Hursley House, about 9 km by road; Wolvesey Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Colden Common?

    St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, about 3 km by road; Chesil Theatre (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colden Common?

    Twyford Down Cutting, about 7 km by road; St. Catherine's Hill (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colden Common?

    Start in Colden Common, visit Marwell Zoo, then Itchen Way, then St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, then Eastleigh Museum, then Shawford Down, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colden Common?

    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 Colden Common

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