Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Erith

Erith is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 9,811 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 83 parks, 59 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 34 museums. The must-see places are Saint Paulinus (4 km), Lesnes Abbey Woods (4 km) and Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (4 km).

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Erith, Greater London
Erith, Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erith at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 9,811
Coordinates
51.4832° N, 0.1748° E
Places within 50 km
287 (287 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Erith

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Erith: 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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Parks near Erith

83 parks within 100 km of Erith. The closest is Lesnes Abbey Woods (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Erith

59 churches within 100 km of Erith. The closest is Saint Paulinus (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Erith

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erith. The closest is Stone Ness Lighthouse (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Erith

34 museums within 100 km of Erith. The closest is Red House (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erith

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erith. The closest is Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Erith

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Erith. The closest is Masjid Ilyas (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Erith

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erith
  2. 4 km Lesnes Abbey Woods · park, Hertfordshire
  3. 5 km Red House · museum, Greater London
  4. 2 km The Warren · nature spot, Greater London
  5. 3 km Saint Paulinus · church, Greater London
  6. 7 km Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve · nature spot, Hertfordshire
  7. 4 km Back to Erith

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How to reach Erith

    All places near Erith by distance

    Within 15 km of Erith

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erith by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8383Lesnes Abbey Woods (4 km)
    Churches5959Saint Paulinus (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4242Stone Ness Lighthouse (10 km)
    Museums3434Red House (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2020Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1515Masjid Ilyas (16 km)
    Treks1414The Ridgeway (6 km)
    Temples88Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55One Tree Hill (15 km)
    Buddhist sites33London Buddhist Centre (21 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (15 km)
    Waterfalls11Mudchute Park and Farm (16 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11Egypt Bay Beach (33 km)

    Erith: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erith?

    Saint Paulinus (church, about 4 km), Lesnes Abbey Woods (park, about 4 km), Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), The Warren (nature spot, about 5 km), Red House (museum, about 5 km), Braeburn Park (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

    287 places on Spotwander: 83 parks, 59 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 34 museums, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Erith?

    Lesnes Abbey Woods, about 4 km by road; Danson Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Erith?

    Saint Paulinus, about 4 km by road; St Mary the Virgin (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erith?

    Stone Ness Lighthouse, about 10 km by road; Eltham Palace (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erith?

    Start in Erith, visit Lesnes Abbey Woods, then Red House, then The Warren, then Saint Paulinus, then Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erith?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Erith

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