Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Godalming

Godalming is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 22,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 262 places to visit — 83 churches, 55 parks, 37 forts & heritage and 32 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (1 km), National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum (4 km) and Rodborough Common, Surrey (5 km).

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Godalming, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Godalming, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Godalming at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 22,689
Coordinates
51.1858° N, 0.6149° W
Places within 50 km
262 (262 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 Godalming

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

89 churches within 100 km of Godalming. The closest is Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Godalming

65 parks within 100 km of Godalming. The closest is National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Godalming

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Godalming. The closest is Henley Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Godalming

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Godalming. The closest is Rowhill Nature Reserve (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Godalming

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Godalming. The closest is Gibbet Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gibbet Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Devil's Punch Bowl · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Blackdown · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Box Hill · viewpoint · Greater London · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Selborne Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Wheatham Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~35 km · Must-see

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Treks near Godalming

14 treks within 100 km of Godalming. The closest is New Lipchis Way (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Godalming

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 Godalming
  2. 1 km Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul · monument, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 6 km Henley Fort · fort, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 9 km National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum · park, Surrey
  5. 4 km Hambledon Church · church, Hampshire
  6. 6 km Rodborough Common, Surrey · park, Hampshire
  7. 5 km Back to Godalming

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How to reach Godalming

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Godalming by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8389Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (1 km)
    Parks5565National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3741Henley Fort (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3234Rowhill Nature Reserve (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1820Gibbet Hill (13 km)
    Treks1314New Lipchis Way (22 km)
    Museums912Petworth House (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs57Mubarak Mosque (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44South Hill Park (31 km)
    Buddhist sites23Cittaviveka (30 km)
    Temples33Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (47 km)
    Other attractions11Ash Museum (13 km)

    Godalming: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Godalming?

    Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul (monument, about 1 km), National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum (park, about 4 km), Rodborough Common, Surrey (park, about 5 km), Hambledon Church (church, about 6 km), Henley Fort (fort, about 6 km), Stoke Park (park, about 9 km).

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

    262 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 55 parks, 37 forts & heritage, 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Godalming?

    Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, about 1 km by road; Hambledon Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Godalming?

    National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum, about 4 km by road; Rodborough Common, Surrey (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Godalming?

    Henley Fort, about 6 km by road; Abinger Castle (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Godalming?

    Start in Godalming, visit Simmonds Monument, In Angle Of South Aisle And Chapel Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, then Henley Fort, then National Trust - Winkworth Arboretum, then Hambledon Church, then Rodborough Common, Surrey, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Godalming?

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

    Towns near Godalming

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