Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Leatherhead

Leatherhead is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 43,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 93 parks, 82 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 25 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs (3 km), Ashtead Common (5 km) and Epsom Common (6 km).

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Leatherhead, Greater London
Leatherhead, Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leatherhead at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 43,544
Coordinates
51.2965° N, 0.3338° W
Places within 50 km
289 (289 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 Leatherhead

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

93 parks within 100 km of Leatherhead. The closest is Stokes Field (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Leatherhead

82 churches within 100 km of Leatherhead. The closest is Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Leatherhead

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leatherhead. The closest is Chessington World of Adventures (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leatherhead

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leatherhead. The closest is Ashtead Common (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Leatherhead

24 museums within 100 km of Leatherhead. The closest is Museum of Wimbledon (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Leatherhead

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Leatherhead. The closest is Baitul Futuh Mosque (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Leatherhead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leatherhead
  2. 6 km Box Hill · hill, Greater London
  3. 3 km Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs · church, Greater London
  4. 7 km Ashtead Common · nature spot, Greater London
  5. 2 km Epsom Common · church, Greater London
  6. 4 km Chessington World of Adventures · heritage site, Greater London
  7. 8 km Back to Leatherhead

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From travellers near Leatherhead

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How to reach Leatherhead

    All places near Leatherhead by distance

    Within 15 km of Leatherhead

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leatherhead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks9393Stokes Field (11 km)
    Churches8282Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3232Chessington World of Adventures (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2525Ashtead Common (5 km)
    Museums2424Museum of Wimbledon (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1010Baitul Futuh Mosque (18 km)
    Temples99Shree Ghanapathy Temple (22 km)
    Treks55Thames Down Link (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Box Hill (6 km)
    Buddhist sites22Buddhapadipa Temple (21 km)
    Other attractions22Ash Museum (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Virginia Water (29 km)

    Leatherhead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leatherhead?

    Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs (church, about 3 km), Ashtead Common (nature spot, about 5 km), Epsom Common (church, about 6 km), Box Hill (hill, about 6 km), Chessington World of Adventures (heritage site, about 8 km), Horton Country Park (nature spot, about 8 km).

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

    289 places on Spotwander: 93 parks, 82 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Leatherhead?

    Stokes Field, about 11 km by road; Nonsuch Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leatherhead?

    Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs, about 3 km by road; Epsom Common (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leatherhead?

    Chessington World of Adventures, about 8 km by road; Betchworth Castle (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leatherhead?

    Start in Leatherhead, visit Box Hill, then Tumulus NE of Cherkley Court, Leatherhead Downs, then Ashtead Common, then Epsom Common, then Chessington World of Adventures, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leatherhead?

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

    Towns near Leatherhead

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