Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Fareham

Fareham is a town in Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, home to about 57,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Fort Fareham (2 km), Fort Nelson (4 km) and Fort Brockhurst (5 km).

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

Fareham at a glance

Location
Portsmouth district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Population
about 57,390
Coordinates
50.8516° N, 1.1793° W
Places within 50 km
171 (171 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 Fareham

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

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fareham. The closest is Fort Fareham (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fareham

77 churches within 100 km of Fareham. The closest is St Paul's (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fareham

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fareham. The closest is Spinnaker Tower (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Spinnaker Tower · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Windmill Hill · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Henwood Down · viewpoint · Portsmouth · ~22 km · Must-see
  • War Down · viewpoint · Isle of Wight · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Pidham Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Fareham

28 parks within 100 km of Fareham. The closest is Westwood Woodland Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Fareham

19 treks within 100 km of Fareham. The closest is Solent Way (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fareham

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fareham. The closest is Milton Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Fareham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fareham
  2. 2 km Fort Fareham · fort, Portsmouth
  3. 5 km Fort Brockhurst · fort, Portsmouth
  4. 5 km Portchester Castle · heritage site, Portsmouth
  5. 3 km Fort Southwick · fort, Portsmouth
  6. 3 km Fort Nelson · fort, Portsmouth
  7. 4 km Back to Fareham

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From travellers near Fareham

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How to reach Fareham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fareham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4877Fort Fareham (2 km)
    Churches3777St Paul's (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2436Spinnaker Tower (10 km)
    Parks1228Westwood Woodland Park (16 km)
    Treks1419Solent Way (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Milton Park (13 km)
    Museums1218Mary Rose Museum (9 km)
    Beaches & coast511Tipner Lake (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (24 km)
    Other attractions23Nab Tower (33 km)
    Buddhist sites22Cittaviveka (39 km)
    Temples11Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (77 km)

    Fareham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fareham?

    Fort Fareham (fort, about 2 km), Fort Nelson (fort, about 4 km), Fort Brockhurst (fort, about 5 km), Portchester Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Fort Southwick (fort, about 6 km), Fort Rowner (fort, about 7 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 14 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fareham?

    Fort Fareham, about 2 km by road; Fort Nelson (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fareham?

    St Paul's, about 7 km by road; St Anne's Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fareham?

    Spinnaker Tower, about 10 km by road; Beacon Hill (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fareham?

    Start in Fareham, visit Fort Fareham, then Fort Brockhurst, then Portchester Castle, then Fort Southwick, then Fort Nelson, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fareham?

    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 Fareham

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