Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Erlestoke

Erlestoke is a town in Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 40 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 parks. The must-see places are St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints (5 km), St Giles (7 km) and Bratton Castle (8 km).

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Erlestoke, England
Erlestoke, Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erlestoke at a glance

Location
Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.2847° N, 2.0544° W
Places within 50 km
117 (117 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 Erlestoke

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

93 churches within 100 km of Erlestoke. The closest is St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Erlestoke

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erlestoke. The closest is Bratton Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erlestoke

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erlestoke. The closest is King's Play Hill (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Pewsey · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Duncliffe Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Inkpen Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~50 km · Must-see

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Parks near Erlestoke

19 parks within 100 km of Erlestoke. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erlestoke

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erlestoke. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Erlestoke

15 museums within 100 km of Erlestoke. The closest is Wiltshire Heritage Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Erlestoke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erlestoke
  2. 7 km St Giles · church, Wiltshire
  3. 9 km Bratton Castle · heritage site, Wiltshire
  4. 1 km Westbury White Horse · heritage site, Wiltshire
  5. 4 km St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints · church, Wiltshire
  6. 14 km Devizes Castle · heritage site, Wiltshire
  7. 10 km Back to Erlestoke

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How to reach Erlestoke

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erlestoke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4093St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4892Bratton Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints631King's Play Hill (16 km)
    Parks719Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens219Lower Woods Nature Reserve (50 km)
    Museums815Wiltshire Heritage Museum (10 km)
    Treks514Limestone Link (32 km)
    Caves04Swildon's Hole (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Greenbank Mosque (51 km)
    Other attractions02Great Coxwell Barn (63 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (50 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (70 km)
    Beaches & coast01Black Nore Lighthouse (70 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (76 km)

    Erlestoke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erlestoke?

    St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints (church, about 5 km), St Giles (church, about 7 km), Bratton Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Westbury White Horse (heritage site, about 9 km), Devizes Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Wiltshire Heritage Museum (museum, about 10 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Erlestoke?

    St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints, about 5 km by road; St Giles (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erlestoke?

    Bratton Castle, about 8 km by road; Westbury White Horse (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erlestoke?

    King's Play Hill, about 16 km by road; Vale of Pewsey (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erlestoke?

    Start in Erlestoke, visit St Giles, then Bratton Castle, then Westbury White Horse, then St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints, then Devizes Castle, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erlestoke?

    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 Erlestoke

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