Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Netley

Netley is a town in Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, home to about 6,338 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 parks. The must-see places are Netley Castle (1 km), Westwood Woodland Park (1 km) and Hamble Rail Trail Route (3 km).

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Netley, Isle of Wight
Netley, Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Netley at a glance

Location
Isle of Wight district, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,338
Coordinates
50.8763° N, 1.3540° W
Places within 50 km
189 (189 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Netley

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

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Netley. The closest is Netley Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Netley

72 churches within 100 km of Netley. The closest is St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Netley

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Netley. The closest is Twyford Down Cutting (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Netley

28 parks within 100 km of Netley. The closest is Westwood Woodland Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Netley

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Netley. The closest is New Forest Wildlife Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Netley

20 treks within 100 km of Netley. The closest is Hamble Rail Trail Route (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Netley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Netley
  2. 1 km Netley Castle · heritage site, Isle of Wight
  3. 1 km Westwood Woodland Park · park, Isle of Wight
  4. 4 km Strawberry Trail · trek, Hampshire
  5. 4 km St Andrew's Castle · heritage site, Isle of Wight
  6. 2 km Hamble Rail Trail Route · trek, Hampshire
  7. 3 km Back to Netley

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How to reach Netley

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    Places near Netley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5683Netley Castle (1 km)
    Churches4272St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2536Twyford Down Cutting (23 km)
    Parks1628Westwood Woodland Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1221New Forest Wildlife Park (13 km)
    Treks1220Hamble Rail Trail Route (3 km)
    Museums1516Eastleigh Museum (13 km)
    Beaches & coast610Egypt Point Light (Disused) (16 km)
    Other attractions24St Catherine's Oratory (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Isle of Wight Jami Mosque (25 km)
    Buddhist sites12Mottisfont Abbey (28 km)
    Temples11Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (73 km)

    Netley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Netley?

    Netley Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Westwood Woodland Park (park, about 1 km), Hamble Rail Trail Route (trek, about 3 km), Strawberry Trail (trek, about 4 km), St Andrew's Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Canute's Palace (palace, about 5 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Netley?

    Netley Castle, about 1 km by road; St Andrew's Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Netley?

    St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, about 14 km by road; All Saint's Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Netley?

    Twyford Down Cutting, about 23 km by road; St. Catherine's Hill (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Netley?

    Start in Netley, visit Netley Castle, then Westwood Woodland Park, then Strawberry Trail, then St Andrew's Castle, then Hamble Rail Trail Route, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Netley?

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

    Towns near Netley

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