Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Emsworth

Emsworth is a town in Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, home to about 18,777 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 46 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 parks. The must-see places are Brook Meadow (Emsworth) (1 km), Warblington Castle (3 km) and Chichester Harbour National Landscape (5 km).

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

Emsworth at a glance

Location
Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Population
about 18,777
Coordinates
50.8478° N, 0.9370° W
Places within 50 km
181 (181 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 Emsworth

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Churches near Emsworth

74 churches within 100 km of Emsworth. The closest is St Mary's (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Emsworth

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emsworth. The closest is Warblington Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Emsworth

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Emsworth. The closest is Windmill Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Windmill Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Oakham Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Spinnaker Tower · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~17 km · Must-see
  • War Down · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Levin Down · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pidham Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~22 km · Must-see

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Parks near Emsworth

29 parks within 100 km of Emsworth. The closest is Stansted Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Emsworth

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

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Museums near Emsworth

20 museums within 100 km of Emsworth. The closest is Brook Meadow (Emsworth) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Emsworth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emsworth
  2. 5 km Chichester Harbour National Landscape · heritage site, Hampshire
  3. 4 km Hayling Billy · nature spot, Isle of Wight
  4. 5 km Warblington Castle · heritage site, Isle of Wight
  5. 7 km Stansted Park · park, Isle of Wight
  6. 6 km Brook Meadow (Emsworth) · museum, Isle of Wight
  7. 0 km Back to Emsworth

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emsworth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4674St Mary's (14 km)
    Forts & heritage3973Warblington Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2735Windmill Hill (13 km)
    Parks1629Stansted Park (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1323Hayling Billy (7 km)
    Museums1420Brook Meadow (Emsworth) (1 km)
    Treks1316Staunton Way (11 km)
    Beaches & coast79Hayling Island (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (38 km)
    Other attractions23Nab Tower (25 km)
    Buddhist sites12Cittaviveka (25 km)
    Temples12Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Heath Lake (75 km)

    Emsworth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emsworth?

    Brook Meadow (Emsworth) (museum, about 1 km), Warblington Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Chichester Harbour National Landscape (heritage site, about 5 km), Stansted Park (park, about 6 km), Hayling Billy (nature spot, about 7 km), Romano-Celtic Temple at Broadbridge, Bosham (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Emsworth?

    St Mary's, about 14 km by road; St Paul's (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emsworth?

    Warblington Castle, about 3 km by road; Chichester Harbour National Landscape (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Emsworth?

    Windmill Hill, about 13 km by road; Oakham Hill (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emsworth?

    Start in Emsworth, visit Chichester Harbour National Landscape, then Hayling Billy, then Warblington Castle, then Stansted Park, then Brook Meadow (Emsworth), and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emsworth?

    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 Emsworth

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