Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Esher

Esher is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 52,392 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 85 parks, 79 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 30 museums. The must-see places are Stokes Field (4 km), Thames Ditton Marina (5 km) and Chessington World of Adventures (5 km).

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

Esher at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 52,392
Coordinates
51.3697° N, 0.3669° W
Places within 50 km
288 (288 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Esher

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

85 parks within 100 km of Esher. The closest is Stokes Field (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Esher

79 churches within 100 km of Esher. The closest is Thames Ditton Marina (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Esher

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Esher. The closest is Chessington World of Adventures (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Esher

30 museums within 100 km of Esher. The closest is Ham House (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Esher

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Esher. The closest is The Wood (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Esher

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Esher. The closest is Baitul Futuh Mosque (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Esher

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Esher
  2. 5 km Chessington World of Adventures · heritage site, Greater London
  3. 4 km Stokes Field · park, Greater London
  4. 2 km Saint Andrew's Church · church, Greater London
  5. 1 km Thames Ditton Marina · church, Greater London
  6. 2 km Hampton Court Palace · palace, Greater London
  7. 5 km Back to Esher

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How to reach Esher

    All places near Esher by distance

    Within 15 km of Esher

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Esher by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8585Stokes Field (4 km)
    Churches7979Thames Ditton Marina (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3434Chessington World of Adventures (5 km)
    Museums3030Ham House (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626The Wood (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1111Baitul Futuh Mosque (15 km)
    Temples99Shree Ghanapathy Temple (17 km)
    Treks66Thames Down Link (7 km)
    Buddhist sites33Buddhapadipa Temple (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Virginia Water (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Henman Hill (16 km)

    Esher: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Esher?

    Stokes Field (park, about 4 km), Thames Ditton Marina (church, about 5 km), Chessington World of Adventures (heritage site, about 5 km), Hampton Court Palace (palace, about 5 km), Saint Andrew's Church (church, about 6 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 6 km).

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

    288 places on Spotwander: 85 parks, 79 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 30 museums, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Esher?

    Stokes Field, about 4 km by road; Hampton Court Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Esher?

    Thames Ditton Marina, about 5 km by road; Saint Andrew's Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Esher?

    Chessington World of Adventures, about 5 km by road; Hampton Court Palace (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Esher?

    Start in Esher, visit Chessington World of Adventures, then Stokes Field, then Saint Andrew's Church, then Thames Ditton Marina, then Hampton Court Palace, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Esher?

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

    Towns near Esher

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