Places to visit near

Compton

Compton is a town in Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom of about 2,311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 57 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shawford Down, Twyford Down Cutting and St. Catherine's Hill.

51.0239° N, 1.3371° WPop. 2,311

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Compton

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Compton
  2. St. Catherine's Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Winnall Moorsnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Marwell Zoopark · 45 min
  5. St Mary's Church, Bishopstokechurch · 30 min
  6. Hursley Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Compton
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Compton?

Shawford Down (nature spot, about 1 km), Twyford Down Cutting (viewpoint, about 4 km), St. Catherine's Hill (hill, about 4 km), Hursley House (heritage site, about 5 km), Wolvesey Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Gurkha Museum (museum, about 6 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Compton?

Hursley House, about 5 km by road; Wolvesey Castle (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Compton?

Winchester Castle, about 6 km by road; Chesil Theatre (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Compton?

Start in Compton, visit St. Catherine's Hill, then Winnall Moors, then Marwell Zoo, then St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, then Hursley House, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.