Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hendon

Hendon is a town in Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 284 places to visit — 80 parks, 65 churches, 36 museums and 34 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (4 km), Brent Reservoir (5 km) and Kenwood House (6 km).

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Hendon at a glance

Location
Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.6000° N, 0.2167° W
Places within 50 km
284 (284 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Hendon

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

80 parks within 100 km of Hendon. The closest is Hampstead Heath (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hendon

65 churches within 100 km of Hendon. The closest is New Testament Church of God Cathedral of Praise (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hendon

36 museums within 100 km of Hendon. The closest is Kenwood House (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hendon

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hendon. The closest is Tomb of Karl Marx (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hendon

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hendon. The closest is Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Hendon

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hendon. The closest is Islamic Centre of England (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hendon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hendon
  2. 4 km Glebelands Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, Hertfordshire
  3. 5 km Kenwood House · museum, Hertfordshire
  4. 2 km Hampstead Heath · park, Hertfordshire
  5. 5 km Shree Swaminarayan Temple · temple, Greater London
  6. 4 km Brent Reservoir · reservoir, Hertfordshire
  7. 5 km Back to Hendon

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How to reach Hendon

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    Within 15 km of Hendon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hendon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8080Hampstead Heath (7 km)
    Churches6565New Testament Church of God Cathedral of Praise (9 km)
    Museums3636Kenwood House (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3434Tomb of Karl Marx (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2020Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1616Islamic Centre of England (9 km)
    Treks1313Pymmes Brook Trail (9 km)
    Temples1111Shree Swaminarayan Temple (7 km)
    Buddhist sites44Shaolin Temple UK (9 km)
    Waterfalls22Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Henman Hill (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Brent Reservoir (5 km)

    Hendon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hendon?

    Glebelands Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Brent Reservoir (reservoir, about 5 km), Kenwood House (museum, about 6 km), Hampstead Heath (park, about 7 km), Shree Swaminarayan Temple (temple, about 7 km), Deacons Hill Open Space (hill, about 8 km).

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

    284 places on Spotwander: 80 parks, 65 churches, 36 museums, 34 forts & heritage, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Hendon?

    Hampstead Heath, about 7 km by road; Deacons Hill Open Space (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hendon?

    New Testament Church of God Cathedral of Praise, about 9 km by road; St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hendon?

    Kenwood House, about 6 km by road; Arsenal Football Club Museum (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hendon?

    Start in Hendon, visit Glebelands Local Nature Reserve, then Kenwood House, then Hampstead Heath, then Shree Swaminarayan Temple, then Brent Reservoir, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hendon?

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

    Towns near Hendon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hendon’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.