West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Henfield

Henfield is a town in West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 4,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 49 churches, 14 parks, 22 forts & heritage and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St Giles' Church (4 km), Steyning Museum (7 km) and Bramber Castle (8 km).

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Henfield, England
Henfield, West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Henfield at a glance

Location
West Sussex district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,799
Coordinates
50.9299° N, 0.2707° W
Places within 50 km
144 (144 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 Henfield

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

83 churches within 100 km of Henfield. The closest is St Giles' Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Henfield

57 parks within 100 km of Henfield. The closest is Borde Hill Garden (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Henfield

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Henfield. The closest is Bramber Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Henfield

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Henfield. The closest is Mill Hill (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Henfield

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Henfield. The closest is Wolstonbury Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Treks near Henfield

16 treks within 100 km of Henfield. The closest is Downs Link (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Henfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Henfield
  2. 4 km St Giles' Church · church, West Sussex
  3. 6 km St. George's Church · church, West Sussex
  4. 12 km Steyning Museum · museum, West Sussex
  5. 1 km Bramber Castle · heritage site, West Sussex
  6. 1 km St Nicholas · church, West Sussex
  7. 8 km Back to Henfield

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How to reach Henfield

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    Within 15 km of Henfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Henfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4983St Giles' Church (4 km)
    Parks1457Borde Hill Garden (19 km)
    Forts & heritage2241Bramber Castle (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1333Mill Hill (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625Wolstonbury Hill (9 km)
    Treks916Downs Link (19 km)
    Museums913Steyning Museum (7 km)
    Beaches & coast59Beach House Park (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Madina Mosque (19 km)
    Other attractions25Monk's House (28 km)
    Temples11Shree Swaminarayan Temple (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (41 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cittaviveka (48 km)

    Henfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Henfield?

    St Giles' Church (church, about 4 km), Steyning Museum (museum, about 7 km), Bramber Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), St Nicholas (church, about 8 km), St. George's Church (church, about 8 km), Saint Peter's Church (church, about 8 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 14 parks, 22 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Henfield?

    St Giles' Church, about 4 km by road; St Nicholas (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Henfield?

    Borde Hill Garden, about 19 km by road; Scrase Valley (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Henfield?

    Bramber Castle, about 8 km by road; Wiston House (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Henfield?

    Start in Henfield, visit St Giles' Church, then St. George's Church, then Steyning Museum, then Bramber Castle, then St Nicholas, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Henfield?

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

    Towns near Henfield

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