Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Melksham

Melksham is a town in Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 19,357 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 treks. The must-see places are St. Michael and All Angels (1 km), Saint Cyriac's (6 km) and Trowbridge Castle (9 km).

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Melksham, England
Melksham, Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Melksham at a glance

Location
Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 19,357
Coordinates
51.3728° N, 2.1400° W
Places within 50 km
126 (126 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Melksham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Melksham: 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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Forts & heritage near Melksham

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melksham. The closest is Saint Cyriac's (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Melksham

89 churches within 100 km of Melksham. The closest is St. Michael and All Angels (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Melksham

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melksham. The closest is King's Play Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Pewsey · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~44 km · Must-see

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Treks near Melksham

19 treks within 100 km of Melksham. The closest is Limestone Link (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Melksham

18 parks within 100 km of Melksham. The closest is North Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melksham

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melksham. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Melksham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melksham
  2. 1 km St. Michael and All Angels · church, Wiltshire
  3. 9 km Trowbridge Castle · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 18 km St Peter · church, Wiltshire
  5. 11 km Bowood House · heritage site, Wiltshire
  6. 7 km Saint Cyriac's · heritage site, Wiltshire
  7. 6 km Back to Melksham

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From travellers near Melksham

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How to reach Melksham

    All places near Melksham by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melksham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4696Saint Cyriac's (6 km)
    Churches4389St. Michael and All Angels (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints830King's Play Hill (14 km)
    Treks419Limestone Link (19 km)
    Parks718North Park (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Lower Woods Nature Reserve (36 km)
    Museums813Wiltshire Heritage Museum (13 km)
    Caves14Swildon's Hole (49 km)
    Other attractions04Great Coxwell Barn (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Greenbank Mosque (39 km)
    Beaches & coast02Black Nore Lighthouse (59 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (42 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (70 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (75 km)

    Melksham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melksham?

    St. Michael and All Angels (church, about 1 km), Saint Cyriac's (heritage site, about 6 km), Trowbridge Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Bowood House (heritage site, about 12 km), St Peter (church, about 12 km), St Andrew's (church, about 12 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 treks, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Melksham?

    Saint Cyriac's, about 6 km by road; Trowbridge Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Melksham?

    St. Michael and All Angels, about 1 km by road; St Peter (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Melksham?

    King's Play Hill, about 14 km by road; Bathampton Down (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melksham?

    Start in Melksham, visit St. Michael and All Angels, then Trowbridge Castle, then St Peter, then Bowood House, then Saint Cyriac's, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melksham?

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

    Towns near Melksham

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