Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hoo

Hoo is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 5,377 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 66 parks, 43 churches, 46 forts & heritage and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cockham Wood Fort (2 km), Hoo Fort (3 km) and Darnet Fort (3 km).

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

Hoo at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,377
Coordinates
51.4205° N, 0.5630° E
Places within 50 km
202 (202 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 Hoo

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

97 parks within 100 km of Hoo. The closest is Riverside Country Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hoo

60 churches within 100 km of Hoo. The closest is St George's Chapel (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hoo

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hoo. The closest is Cockham Wood Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hoo

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hoo. The closest is Darland Banks (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hoo

21 museums within 100 km of Hoo. The closest is The Historic Dockyard Chatham (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Hoo

16 treks within 100 km of Hoo. The closest is Medway Valley Walk (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hoo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hoo
  2. 2 km Cockham Wood Fort · fort, Kent
  3. 2 km Upnor Castle · heritage site, Kent
  4. 3 km Nasir Mosque · mosque, Kent
  5. 3 km Hoo Fort · fort, Kent
  6. 1 km Darnet Fort · fort, Kent
  7. 3 km Back to Hoo

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How to reach Hoo

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    Within 15 km of Hoo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hoo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6697Riverside Country Park (5 km)
    Churches4360St George's Chapel (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4653Cockham Wood Fort (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1522Darland Banks (8 km)
    Museums921The Historic Dockyard Chatham (5 km)
    Treks916Medway Valley Walk (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Nasir Mosque (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Blue Bell Hill (13 km)
    Beaches & coast33Egypt Bay Beach (9 km)
    Temples33Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (24 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (44 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (46 km)
    Waterfalls01Mudchute Park and Farm (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01London Buddhist Centre (55 km)

    Hoo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hoo?

    Cockham Wood Fort (fort, about 2 km), Hoo Fort (fort, about 3 km), Darnet Fort (fort, about 3 km), Upnor Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Nasir Mosque (mosque, about 4 km), St George's Chapel (church, about 4 km).

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

    202 places on Spotwander: 66 parks, 43 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Hoo?

    Riverside Country Park, about 5 km by road; Berengrave Chalk Pit (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hoo?

    St George's Chapel, about 4 km by road; All Saints Church, Frindsbury (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hoo?

    Cockham Wood Fort, about 2 km by road; Hoo Fort (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hoo?

    Start in Hoo, visit Cockham Wood Fort, then Upnor Castle, then Nasir Mosque, then Hoo Fort, then Darnet Fort, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hoo?

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

    Towns near Hoo

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