Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Earley
Earley is a town in Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 61 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 parks. The must-see places are Highwood Local Nature Reserve (1 km), Whiteknights Park (1 km) and The Emmanuel Church Centre (2 km).

Earley at a glance
- Location
- Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.4408° N, 0.9238° W
- Places within 50 km
- 209 (209 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Earley
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Earley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Highwood Local Nature ReserveWildlife · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- Whiteknights ParkParks · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- The Emmanuel Church CentreChurches · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- Christ ChurchChurches · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara ReadingTemples · ReadingMust-see
- Mountain of Fire & Miracle MinistriesChurches · ReadingMust-see
- Thames Valley ParkParks · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- The Sacred Heart of JesusChurches · ReadingMust-see
- Pearman's CopseParks · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- Dinton Pastures Country ParkParks · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- Sonning HillHills · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
- St. Andrew's ChurchChurches · Borough of WokinghamMust-see
More places near Earley
- St.Catherines Church · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~5 km · Must-see
- Loddon Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Borough of Wokingham · ~7 km · Must-see
- Joel Park · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~8 km · Must-see
- Beaumys Castle · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~10 km · Must-see
- Thames Path · trek · Borough of Wokingham · ~12 km · Must-see
- Heath Lake · lake · Borough of Wokingham · ~13 km · Must-see
- Blackwater Valley Path · trek · Borough of Wokingham · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mill Meadows · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~13 km · Must-see
- Oxfordshire Way · trek · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~14 km · Must-see
- Greys Court (National Trust) · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hurley Chalk Pit · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ambarrow Court · sanctuary · Bracknell Forest · ~15 km · Must-see
Things to see near Earley, by type
Churches near Earley
94 churches within 100 km of Earley. The closest is The Emmanuel Church Centre (2 km). Best time: year-round.
- The Emmanuel Church Centre · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~2 km · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~2 km · Must-see
- Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries · church · Reading · ~3 km · Must-see
- The Sacred Heart of Jesus · church · Reading · ~4 km · Must-see
- St. Andrew's Church · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~5 km · Must-see
- St.Catherines Church · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~5 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Earley
54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Earley. The closest is Beaumys Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.
- Beaumys Castle · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~10 km · Must-see
- Greys Court (National Trust) · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~15 km · Must-see
- Caesar's Camp · fort · Bracknell Forest · ~16 km · Must-see
- Calleva Atrebatum · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~18 km · Must-see
- Bisham Abbey · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~20 km · Must-see
- Taeppa's Low · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~23 km · Must-see
All forts & heritage in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead →
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Earley
41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Earley. The closest is Highwood Local Nature Reserve (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Highwood Local Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Borough of Wokingham · ~1 km · Must-see
- Loddon Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Borough of Wokingham · ~7 km · Must-see
- Hurley Chalk Pit · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ambarrow Court · sanctuary · Bracknell Forest · ~15 km · Must-see
- Wildmoor Heath · sanctuary · Bracknell Forest · ~17 km · Must-see
- Warburg Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~21 km · Must-see
All wildlife, forests & gardens in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead →
Parks near Earley
39 parks within 100 km of Earley. The closest is Whiteknights Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Whiteknights Park · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~1 km · Must-see
- Thames Valley Park · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~3 km · Must-see
- Pearman's Copse · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~4 km · Must-see
- Dinton Pastures Country Park · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~4 km · Must-see
- Joel Park · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mill Meadows · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~13 km · Must-see
Museums near Earley
19 museums within 100 km of Earley. The closest is Stanley Spencer Gallery (25 km). Best time: year-round.
- Stanley Spencer Gallery · museum · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~25 km · Must-see
- Wallingford Museum · museum · West Berkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
- Aston Martin Heritage Trust · museum · West Berkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
- Pendon Museum · museum · West Berkshire · ~37 km · Must-see
- The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre · museum · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~41 km · Must-see
- Chiltern Open Air Museum · museum · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~43 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Earley
17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Earley. The closest is Sonning Hill (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Sonning Hill · viewpoint · Borough of Wokingham · ~4 km · Must-see
- Harcourt Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kings Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~44 km · Must-see
- Coombe Hill · viewpoint · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~45 km · Must-see
- Red Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~46 km · Must-see
- Pilot Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~46 km · Must-see
All hill stations & viewpoints in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead →
A one-day trip from Earley
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.
- Start in Earley
- 2 km The Emmanuel Church Centre · church, Borough of Wokingham
- 1 km Christ Church · church, Borough of Wokingham
- 1 km Highwood Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, Borough of Wokingham
- 3 km Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading · temple, Reading
- 2 km Whiteknights Park · park, Borough of Wokingham
- 1 km Back to Earley
Plan a longer trip from Earley — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Earley
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How to reach Earley
All places near Earley by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Caesar's Camp · fort · Bracknell Forest · ~16 km · Must-see
- Temple Island Meadows · temple · Borough of Wokingham · ~16 km · Must-see
- Saint Michael the Archangel · church · Bracknell Forest · ~16 km · Must-see
- South Hill Park · lake · Bracknell Forest · ~16 km · Must-see
- Wildmoor Heath · sanctuary · Bracknell Forest · ~17 km · Must-see
- Three Castles Path · trek · Bracknell Forest · ~18 km · Must-see
- Calleva Atrebatum · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ockwells Park · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~18 km · Must-see
- St Bartholomew's Church, Lower Basildon · church · Reading · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bisham Abbey · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~20 km · Must-see
- Warburg Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~21 km · Must-see
- St Luke's Church · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~21 km · Must-see
- St Mary's · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bray Pit · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~21 km · Must-see
- Saint Michael's · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~21 km · Must-see
- Pamber Forest and Silchester Common · sanctuary · Borough of Wokingham · ~22 km · Must-see
- Marlow Museum · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~22 km · Must-see
- Goring Lock · lake · West Berkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Bray Lock · lake · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~22 km · Must-see
- South Ascot Playing Field · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~22 km · Must-see
- Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap · trek · West Berkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Fleet Pond Nature Reserve · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~23 km · Must-see
- Withymead · sanctuary · West Berkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Harcourt Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Taeppa's Low · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~23 km · Must-see
- Taplow Court · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~24 km · Must-see
- Shakespeare's Way · trek · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sutherland Grange · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~25 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary Magdalene's Church · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~25 km · Must-see
- Stanley Spencer Gallery · museum · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~25 km · Must-see
- Odiham Castle · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~25 km · Must-see
- Cookham Lock · lake · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~26 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~26 km · Must-see
- The Living Rain Forest · sanctuary · West Berkshire · ~26 km · Must-see
- Windsor Great Park · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~26 km · Must-see
- Basing House · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~26 km · Must-see
- Haymill Valley · sanctuary · Slough · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cippenham Moat · fort · Slough · ~27 km · Must-see
- Brentmoor Heath · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~27 km · Must-see
- Virginia Water · lake · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~27 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- St John the Evangelist · church · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Test Way · trek · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Bushy Hill Temple · fort · Greater London · ~51 km · Must-see
- South Park · park · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Inkpen Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hitchcopse Pit · sanctuary · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Headington Shark · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tidbury Rings · fort · Hampshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- Pavis Wood · viewpoint · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~51 km · Must-see
- St. Peter & St. Paul · church · Greater London · ~51 km · Must-see
- Heath Robinson Museum · museum · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~51 km · Must-see
- Strawberry Hill House · fort · Greater London · ~51 km · Must-see
- Bushy Park · park · Greater London · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hampton Court Palace · fort · Greater London · ~51 km · Must-see
- All Hallows · church · Greater London · ~51 km · Must-see
- Headington Hill Park · park · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden · church · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- St Andrew's Church · church · West Berkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
- City Wall · fort · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Aldate's Church · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Gardens of St Peter-in-the-East · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Eel Pie Island Museum · museum · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Mary With St Alban C of E Church · church · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Ebbe's Church · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- All Souls · church · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lincoln College Library · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Cross Church · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ham Lands · sanctuary · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kilmorey Mausoleum · fort · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Peter's Chapel · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Wadham College · attraction · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Wesley Memorial Church · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Barton Stacey Railway Station · fort · Hampshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Mary Magdalen · church · West Berkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Richard's Church of Ham · church · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hampton Court Park · park · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Orleans House Gallery · museum · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ashmolean Museum · museum · West Berkshire · ~53 km · Must-see
- Beaumont Palace · fort · West Berkshire · ~53 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 61 | 94 | The Emmanuel Church Centre (2 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 38 | 54 | Beaumys Castle (10 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 35 | 41 | Highwood Local Nature Reserve (1 km) |
| Parks | 23 | 39 | Whiteknights Park (1 km) |
| Museums | 10 | 19 | Stanley Spencer Gallery (25 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 13 | 17 | Sonning Hill (4 km) |
| Treks | 13 | 16 | Thames Path (12 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 7 | 7 | Heath Lake (13 km) |
| Temples | 3 | 3 | Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (3 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 3 | Ash Museum (32 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 3 | 3 | Shah Jahan Mosque (37 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | The Hellfire Caves (30 km) |
Earley: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Earley?
Highwood Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 1 km), Whiteknights Park (park, about 1 km), The Emmanuel Church Centre (church, about 2 km), Christ Church (church, about 2 km), Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (temple, about 3 km), Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries (church, about 3 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Earley?
209 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 parks, 10 museums.
Which is the nearest church to Earley?
The Emmanuel Church Centre, about 2 km by road; Christ Church (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Earley?
Beaumys Castle, about 10 km by road; Greys Court (National Trust) (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Earley?
Highwood Local Nature Reserve, about 1 km by road; Loddon Nature Reserve (7 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Earley?
Start in Earley, visit The Emmanuel Church Centre, then Christ Church, then Highwood Local Nature Reserve, then Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading, then Whiteknights Park, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Earley?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.
Towns near Earley
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Earley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Earley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.