North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Kingstone

Kingstone is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 6 parks. The must-see places are Kilpeck Castle (7 km), Golden Valley (9 km) and Ewyas Harold Castle (10 km).

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Kingstone, North Somerset
Kingstone, North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kingstone at a glance

Location
North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom
Coordinates
52.0167° N, 2.8333° W
Places within 50 km
116 (116 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kingstone

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kingstone: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kingstone

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kingstone. The closest is Golden Valley (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Golden Valley · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Hatterrall Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Black Mountain · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Hay Bluff · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ysgyryd Fawr · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Bryn Arw · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Kingstone

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kingstone. The closest is Kilpeck Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kingstone

45 churches within 100 km of Kingstone. The closest is Llancillo Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kingstone

15 parks within 100 km of Kingstone. The closest is Ketford Bank (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kingstone

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kingstone. The closest is WWT Slimbridge (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Kingstone

12 treks within 100 km of Kingstone. The closest is Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Kingstone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kingstone
  2. 7 km Kilpeck Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  3. 8 km Ewyas Harold Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  4. 9 km Golden Valley · viewpoint, North Somerset
  5. 5 km Urishay Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  6. 7 km Moccas Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  7. 13 km Back to Kingstone

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From travellers near Kingstone

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How to reach Kingstone

    All places near Kingstone by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kingstone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3499Golden Valley (9 km)
    Forts & heritage5598Kilpeck Castle (7 km)
    Churches1445Llancillo Church (15 km)
    Parks615Ketford Bank (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens013WWT Slimbridge (53 km)
    Treks612Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (37 km)
    Museums07National Cycle Museum (56 km)
    Other attractions04Flounders' Folly (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Llangorse Lake (39 km)
    Caves02Porth Yr Ogof (69 km)
    Beaches & coast01Black Nore Lighthouse (74 km)
    Waterfalls01Henrhyd Falls (78 km)

    Kingstone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kingstone?

    Kilpeck Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Golden Valley (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ewyas Harold Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Moccas Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Urishay Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Grosmont Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 6 parks, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kingstone?

    Golden Valley, about 9 km by road; Hatterrall Hill (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kingstone?

    Kilpeck Castle, about 7 km by road; Ewyas Harold Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kingstone?

    Llancillo Church, about 15 km by road; Skenfrith Castle (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kingstone?

    Start in Kingstone, visit Kilpeck Castle, then Ewyas Harold Castle, then Golden Valley, then Urishay Castle, then Moccas Castle, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kingstone?

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

    Towns near Kingstone

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