Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Headcorn

Headcorn is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 2,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 42 parks, 40 churches, 55 forts & heritage and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sutton Valence Castle (6 km), Leeds Castle (11 km) and Wattle Wood (12 km).

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Headcorn, Kent
Headcorn, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Headcorn at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,505
Coordinates
51.1697° N, 0.6243° E
Places within 50 km
185 (185 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Headcorn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Headcorn: 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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Parks near Headcorn

72 parks within 100 km of Headcorn. The closest is Wattle Wood (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Headcorn

69 churches within 100 km of Headcorn. The closest is All Saints, Hollingbourne (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Headcorn

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Headcorn. The closest is Sutton Valence Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Headcorn

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Headcorn. The closest is Darland Banks (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Headcorn

16 treks within 100 km of Headcorn. The closest is Greensand Way (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Headcorn

12 museums within 100 km of Headcorn. The closest is The Historic Dockyard Chatham (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Headcorn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Headcorn
  2. 13 km All Saints, Hollingbourne · church, Kent
  3. 2 km Leeds Castle · heritage site, East Sussex
  4. 6 km Sutton Valence Castle · heritage site, East Sussex
  5. 18 km Crane Valley · park, East Sussex
  6. 12 km Wattle Wood · park, East Sussex
  7. 12 km Back to Headcorn

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How to reach Headcorn

    All places near Headcorn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Headcorn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4272Wattle Wood (12 km)
    Churches4069All Saints, Hollingbourne (13 km)
    Forts & heritage5567Sutton Valence Castle (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1834Darland Banks (27 km)
    Treks1016Greensand Way (14 km)
    Museums512The Historic Dockyard Chatham (32 km)
    Beaches & coast69Camber Sands (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Detling Hill (18 km)
    Other attractions24Lamb House (32 km)
    Caves12Smugglers Adventure (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nasir Mosque (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (37 km)
    Temples11Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (60 km)

    Headcorn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Headcorn?

    Sutton Valence Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Leeds Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Wattle Wood (park, about 12 km), All Saints, Hollingbourne (church, about 13 km), Crane Valley (park, about 13 km), Greensand Way (trek, about 14 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 42 parks, 40 churches, 55 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 treks.

    Which is the nearest park to Headcorn?

    Wattle Wood, about 12 km by road; Crane Valley (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Headcorn?

    All Saints, Hollingbourne, about 13 km by road; Holy Cross Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Headcorn?

    Sutton Valence Castle, about 6 km by road; Leeds Castle (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Headcorn?

    Start in Headcorn, visit All Saints, Hollingbourne, then Leeds Castle, then Sutton Valence Castle, then Crane Valley, then Wattle Wood, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Headcorn?

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

    Towns near Headcorn

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