Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cosham

Cosham is a town in Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, home to about 10,226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 40 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 parks. The must-see places are Fort Widley (1 km), St Paul's (3 km) and Tipner Lake (4 km).

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Cosham, Isle of Wight
Cosham, Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cosham at a glance

Location
Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Population
about 10,226
Coordinates
50.8465° N, 1.0634° W
Places within 50 km
182 (182 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 Cosham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cosham: 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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Churches near Cosham

80 churches within 100 km of Cosham. The closest is St Paul's (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cosham

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cosham. The closest is Fort Widley (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cosham

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cosham. The closest is Spinnaker Tower (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Spinnaker Tower · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Windmill Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~15 km · Must-see
  • War Down · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Oakham Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Henwood Down · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pidham Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~22 km · Must-see

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Parks near Cosham

27 parks within 100 km of Cosham. The closest is Stansted Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cosham

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cosham. The closest is Milton Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cosham

19 museums within 100 km of Cosham. The closest is Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cosham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cosham
  2. 1 km Fort Widley · fort, Portsmouth
  3. 3 km St Paul's · church, Portsmouth
  4. 1 km Fort Southwick · fort, Portsmouth
  5. 3 km Portchester Castle · heritage site, Portsmouth
  6. 2 km Tipner Lake · beach, Portsmouth
  7. 4 km Back to Cosham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cosham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4080St Paul's (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4676Fort Widley (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2734Spinnaker Tower (8 km)
    Parks1627Stansted Park (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1323Milton Park (7 km)
    Museums1319Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (6 km)
    Treks1416Soberton and Newtown Millennium Walk (13 km)
    Beaches & coast710Tipner Lake (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (29 km)
    Other attractions23Nab Tower (27 km)
    Temples12Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (31 km)
    Buddhist sites22Cittaviveka (32 km)

    Cosham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cosham?

    Fort Widley (fort, about 1 km), St Paul's (church, about 3 km), Tipner Lake (beach, about 4 km), Fort Southwick (fort, about 4 km), Portchester Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (museum, about 6 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Cosham?

    St Paul's, about 3 km by road; St Mary's (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cosham?

    Fort Widley, about 1 km by road; Fort Southwick (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cosham?

    Spinnaker Tower, about 8 km by road; Windmill Hill (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cosham?

    Start in Cosham, visit Fort Widley, then St Paul's, then Fort Southwick, then Portchester Castle, then Tipner Lake, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cosham?

    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 Cosham

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