Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hemyock

Hemyock is a town in Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 1,519 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 55 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Saint Peter and Saint Paul (7 km), St John the Baptist (10 km) and St Mary the Vrigin (10 km).

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Hemyock, Somerset
Hemyock, Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hemyock at a glance

Location
Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,519
Coordinates
50.9123° N, 3.2281° W
Places within 50 km
105 (105 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

Top places to visit near Hemyock

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

113 churches within 100 km of Hemyock. The closest is Saint Peter and Saint Paul (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hemyock

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hemyock. The closest is Castle Neroche (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hemyock

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hemyock. The closest is Staple Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Staple Hill · viewpoint · Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Wills Neck · viewpoint · Somerset · ~28 km · Must-see
  • High Peak · viewpoint · Somerset · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Pilsdon Pen · viewpoint · Dorset · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Lewesdon Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Hardown Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~41 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Hemyock

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Hemyock. The closest is Weston Mouth (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Hemyock

13 parks within 100 km of Hemyock. The closest is Vivary Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Hemyock

9 treks within 100 km of Hemyock. The closest is Somerset Space Walk (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hemyock

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hemyock
  2. 7 km Saint Peter and Saint Paul · church, Somerset
  3. 8 km St Mary the Vrigin · church, Somerset
  4. 4 km St John the Baptist · church, Somerset
  5. 2 km All Saints · church, Somerset
  6. 3 km St Peter's Church · church, Somerset
  7. 13 km Back to Hemyock

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From travellers near Hemyock

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How to reach Hemyock

    All places near Hemyock by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hemyock by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches55113Saint Peter and Saint Paul (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2184Castle Neroche (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1238Staple Hill (14 km)
    Beaches & coast318Weston Mouth (32 km)
    Parks313Vivary Park (18 km)
    Treks69Somerset Space Walk (28 km)
    Caves05Shute Shelve Cavern (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Children's Wood (20 km)
    Other attractions04Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (51 km)
    Museums13The Radio Museum (38 km)
    Buddhist sites12Axminster Monastery (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Wimbleball Dam (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitur Raheem Mosque (79 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (79 km)

    Hemyock: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hemyock?

    Saint Peter and Saint Paul (church, about 7 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 10 km), St Mary the Vrigin (church, about 10 km), All Saints (church, about 12 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 13 km), St Andrew & St Mary (church, about 13 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 beaches & coast, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Hemyock?

    Saint Peter and Saint Paul, about 7 km by road; St John the Baptist (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hemyock?

    Castle Neroche, about 17 km by road; Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, About One Metre West Of North Transept, Church Of St Aldhelm And St Eadburgha (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hemyock?

    Staple Hill, about 14 km by road; Wills Neck (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hemyock?

    Start in Hemyock, visit Saint Peter and Saint Paul, then St Mary the Vrigin, then St John the Baptist, then All Saints, then St Peter's Church, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hemyock?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hemyock

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