West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Findon

Findon is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 1,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 40 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Chanctonbury Ring (5 km), Wiston House (6 km) and St Andrew (6 km).

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Findon, England
Findon, West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Findon at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,886
Coordinates
50.8682° N, 0.4073° W
Places within 50 km
128 (128 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Findon

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

84 churches within 100 km of Findon. The closest is St Andrew (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Findon

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Findon. The closest is Wiston House (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Findon

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Findon. The closest is Mill Hill (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Findon

34 parks within 100 km of Findon. The closest is Mewsbrook Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Findon

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Findon. The closest is Chanctonbury Ring (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Treks near Findon

18 treks within 100 km of Findon. The closest is Downs Link (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Findon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Findon
  2. 5 km Chanctonbury Ring · viewpoint, West Sussex
  3. 2 km Wiston House · heritage site, West Sussex
  4. 10 km St Mary's · church, West Sussex
  5. 2 km St Andrew · church, West Sussex
  6. 5 km Highdown Hill · hill, West Sussex
  7. 7 km Back to Findon

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    Within 15 km of Findon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Findon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4084St Andrew (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1955Wiston House (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1334Mill Hill (11 km)
    Parks1234Mewsbrook Park (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1430Chanctonbury Ring (5 km)
    Treks1018Downs Link (22 km)
    Museums1017Steyning Museum (8 km)
    Beaches & coast510Beach House Park (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Madina Mosque (28 km)
    Other attractions14Monk's House (37 km)
    Temples11Shree Swaminarayan Temple (17 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (51 km)

    Findon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Findon?

    Chanctonbury Ring (viewpoint, about 5 km), Wiston House (heritage site, about 6 km), St Andrew (church, about 6 km), St Mary's (church, about 6 km), Highdown Hill (hill, about 7 km), Steyning Museum (museum, about 8 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Findon?

    St Andrew, about 6 km by road; St Mary's (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Findon?

    Wiston House, about 6 km by road; Lancing Ring (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Findon?

    Mill Hill, about 11 km by road; Arundel Wetland Centre (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Findon?

    Start in Findon, visit Chanctonbury Ring, then Wiston House, then St Mary's, then St Andrew, then Highdown Hill, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Findon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Findon

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