Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hook

Hook is a town in Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 7,321 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 23 parks. The must-see places are Odiham Castle (3 km), All Saints Church (5 km) and Basing House (8 km).

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Hook, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Hook, Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hook at a glance

Location
Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,321
Coordinates
51.2843° N, 0.9597° W
Places within 50 km
184 (184 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 Hook

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

82 churches within 100 km of Hook. The closest is All Saints Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hook

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hook. The closest is Odiham Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hook

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hook. The closest is Ambarrow Court (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Hook

35 parks within 100 km of Hook. The closest is Pearman's Copse (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hook

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hook. The closest is Kings Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kings Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Red Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Sonning Hill · viewpoint · Borough of Wokingham · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Selborne Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Devil's Punch Bowl · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Gibbet Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~32 km · Must-see

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Treks near Hook

24 treks within 100 km of Hook. The closest is Blackwater Valley Path (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Hook

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hook
  2. 5 km All Saints Church · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 2 km Odiham Castle · heritage site, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 8 km Basing House · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  5. 3 km St Michael's Church, Basingstoke · church, Borough of Wokingham
  6. 1 km Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  7. 12 km Back to Hook

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How to reach Hook

    All places near Hook by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hook by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4482All Saints Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3556Odiham Castle (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2338Ambarrow Court (16 km)
    Parks2335Pearman's Copse (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2327Kings Hill (22 km)
    Treks1724Blackwater Valley Path (13 km)
    Museums618Gurkha Museum (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Heath Lake (19 km)
    Temples24Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (24 km)
    Other attractions12Ash Museum (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mubarak Mosque (22 km)
    Buddhist sites12Cittaviveka (41 km)
    Caves01The Hellfire Caves (52 km)

    Hook: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hook?

    Odiham Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), All Saints Church (church, about 5 km), Basing House (heritage site, about 8 km), St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (church, about 12 km), Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (heritage site, about 12 km), Fleet Pond Nature Reserve (church, about 12 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 parks, 23 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Hook?

    All Saints Church, about 5 km by road; St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hook?

    Odiham Castle, about 3 km by road; Basing House (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hook?

    Ambarrow Court, about 16 km by road; Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hook?

    Start in Hook, visit All Saints Church, then Odiham Castle, then Basing House, then St Michael's Church, Basingstoke, then Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hook?

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

    Towns near Hook

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