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

Places to visit near Harefield

Harefield is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 6,573 people. Within 50 km by road there are 290 places to visit — 74 churches, 52 parks, 49 forts & heritage and 32 museums. The must-see places are Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (2 km), Rickmansworth Aquadrome (4 km) and The Most Holy Name Church (5 km).

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

Harefield at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,573
Coordinates
51.6033° N, 0.4855° W
Places within 50 km
290 (290 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Harefield

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

74 churches within 100 km of Harefield. The closest is The Most Holy Name Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Most Holy Name Church · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St James · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St Peter · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St Giles' · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill · church · Hertfordshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • St Mary's · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~14 km · Must-see

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Parks near Harefield

52 parks within 100 km of Harefield. The closest is Rickmansworth Aquadrome (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Harefield

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harefield. The closest is Bulstrode Park (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Harefield

32 museums within 100 km of Harefield. The closest is Chiltern Open Air Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Harefield

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Harefield. The closest is Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Harefield

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Harefield. The closest is Harrow Central Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Harefield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Harefield
  2. 2 km Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve · hill, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 3 km The Most Holy Name Church · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 6 km St James · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 8 km Chiltern Open Air Museum · museum, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  6. 5 km Rickmansworth Aquadrome · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  7. 4 km Back to Harefield

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From travellers near Harefield

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How to reach Harefield

    All places near Harefield by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Harefield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7474The Most Holy Name Church (5 km)
    Parks5252Rickmansworth Aquadrome (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4949Bulstrode Park (8 km)
    Museums3232Chiltern Open Air Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3030Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1515Harrow Central Mosque (13 km)
    Treks1212Loop Link to West Drayton Station (13 km)
    Temples1010Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Cookham Lock (19 km)
    Buddhist sites44Three Wheels Temple (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Pavis Wood (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (20 km)
    Other attractions11Hughenden Manor (24 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (28 km)

    Harefield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Harefield?

    Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (hill, about 2 km), Rickmansworth Aquadrome (park, about 4 km), The Most Holy Name Church (church, about 5 km), Chiltern Open Air Museum (museum, about 7 km), St James (church, about 7 km), Bulstrode Park (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    290 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 52 parks, 49 forts & heritage, 32 museums, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Harefield?

    The Most Holy Name Church, about 5 km by road; St James (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Harefield?

    Rickmansworth Aquadrome, about 4 km by road; Bekonscot Model Village (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Harefield?

    Bulstrode Park, about 8 km by road; Chenies Manor (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Harefield?

    Start in Harefield, visit Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve, then The Most Holy Name Church, then St James, then Chiltern Open Air Museum, then Rickmansworth Aquadrome, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Harefield?

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

    Towns near Harefield

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