Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Elstead

Elstead is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 2,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 66 churches, 31 parks, 31 forts & heritage and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Thundry Meadows (1 km), Mubarak Mosque (4 km) and Rodborough Common, Surrey (4 km).

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Elstead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Elstead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elstead at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,557
Coordinates
51.1855° N, 0.7054° W
Places within 50 km
200 (200 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 Elstead

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

89 churches within 100 km of Elstead. The closest is Farnham Heath (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Elstead

55 parks within 100 km of Elstead. The closest is Thundry Meadows (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Elstead

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elstead. The closest is Henley Fort (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elstead

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elstead. The closest is Rowhill Nature Reserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elstead

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elstead. The closest is Gibbet Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Treks near Elstead

18 treks within 100 km of Elstead. The closest is New Lipchis Way (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Elstead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elstead
  2. 1 km Thundry Meadows · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 3 km Mubarak Mosque · mosque, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 2 km Farnham Heath · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 10 km Rodborough Common, Surrey · park, Hampshire
  6. 5 km Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul · monument, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  7. 8 km Back to Elstead

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From travellers near Elstead

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How to reach Elstead

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elstead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6689Farnham Heath (6 km)
    Parks3155Thundry Meadows (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3146Henley Fort (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2635Rowhill Nature Reserve (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1821Gibbet Hill (10 km)
    Treks1218New Lipchis Way (18 km)
    Museums512Petworth House (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Mubarak Mosque (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Heath Lake (29 km)
    Temples14Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (43 km)
    Buddhist sites12Cittaviveka (27 km)
    Beaches & coast02Littlehampton Museum (54 km)
    Other attractions11Ash Museum (9 km)

    Elstead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elstead?

    Thundry Meadows (park, about 1 km), Mubarak Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), Rodborough Common, Surrey (park, about 4 km), Farnham Heath (church, about 6 km), Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (monument, about 8 km), Ash Museum (attraction, about 9 km).

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

    200 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 31 parks, 31 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Elstead?

    Farnham Heath, about 6 km by road; Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Elstead?

    Thundry Meadows, about 1 km by road; Rodborough Common, Surrey (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elstead?

    Henley Fort, about 11 km by road; Caesar's Camp (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elstead?

    Start in Elstead, visit Thundry Meadows, then Mubarak Mosque, then Farnham Heath, then Rodborough Common, Surrey, then Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elstead?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Elstead

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