South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Falfield

Falfield is a town in South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 parks. The must-see places are Church of St James (5 km), Thornbury Castle (7 km) and Berkeley Castle (7 km).

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Falfield, South Gloucestershire
Falfield, South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Falfield at a glance

Location
South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.6369° N, 2.4606° W
Places within 50 km
165 (165 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 Falfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Falfield: 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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Forts & heritage near Falfield

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Falfield. The closest is Thornbury Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Falfield

80 churches within 100 km of Falfield. The closest is Church of St James (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Falfield

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Falfield. The closest is Vale of Berkeley (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gordano Valley · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Sapperton Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~36 km · Must-see

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Parks near Falfield

20 parks within 100 km of Falfield. The closest is Lippets Grove (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Falfield

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Falfield. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Falfield

14 treks within 100 km of Falfield. The closest is Offa's Dyke Path (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Falfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Falfield
  2. 5 km Church of St James · church, South Gloucestershire
  3. 6 km Lower Woods Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Gloucestershire
  4. 15 km St Helen's Church · church, South Gloucestershire
  5. 4 km Thornbury Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  6. 12 km Berkeley Castle · heritage site, South Gloucestershire
  7. 7 km Back to Falfield

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How to reach Falfield

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Falfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4992Thornbury Castle (7 km)
    Churches5380Church of St James (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1250Vale of Berkeley (12 km)
    Parks1420Lippets Grove (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Lower Woods Nature Reserve (11 km)
    Treks1214Offa's Dyke Path (21 km)
    Museums713No.1 Royal Crescent Museum (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Greenbank Mosque (25 km)
    Caves14Aveline's Hole (50 km)
    Other attractions13West Usk Lighthouse (48 km)
    Beaches & coast12Black Nore Lighthouse (36 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (44 km)

    Falfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Falfield?

    Church of St James (church, about 5 km), Thornbury Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Berkeley Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), St Helen's Church (church, about 9 km), Lower Woods Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Vale of Berkeley (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Falfield?

    Thornbury Castle, about 7 km by road; Berkeley Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Falfield?

    Church of St James, about 5 km by road; St Helen's Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Falfield?

    Vale of Berkeley, about 12 km by road; Beacon Hill (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Falfield?

    Start in Falfield, visit Church of St James, then Lower Woods Nature Reserve, then St Helen's Church, then Thornbury Castle, then Berkeley Castle, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Falfield?

    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 Falfield

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