Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Paulton

Paulton is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 4,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 62 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are St John the Baptist (3 km), Midsomer Norton (4 km) and St Peter's (5 km).

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Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset
Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Paulton at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,873
Coordinates
51.3047° N, 2.5003° W
Places within 50 km
152 (152 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 Paulton

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

102 churches within 100 km of Paulton. The closest is St John the Baptist (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paulton

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paulton. The closest is St Peter's (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paulton

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paulton. The closest is Knowle Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Cheddar Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~24 km · Must-see

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Parks near Paulton

19 parks within 100 km of Paulton. The closest is Chew Valley Picnic Area Two (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Paulton

14 treks within 100 km of Paulton. The closest is Two Rivers Way (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Paulton

10 museums within 100 km of Paulton. The closest is The Roman Baths (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Paulton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paulton
  2. 3 km St John the Baptist · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 1 km Midsomer Norton · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 6 km St Peter's · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 8 km Church of St Leonard · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 6 km Church of St James · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 5 km Back to Paulton

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How to reach Paulton

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    Within 15 km of Paulton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paulton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches62102St John the Baptist (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4196St Peter's (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1331Knowle Hill (11 km)
    Parks919Chew Valley Picnic Area Two (11 km)
    Treks614Two Rivers Way (16 km)
    Museums810The Roman Baths (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Puxton Park (33 km)
    Caves44Swildon's Hole (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Bristol Jamia Mosque (20 km)
    Beaches & coast24Black Nore Lighthouse (36 km)
    Other attractions12Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (45 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (11 km)

    Paulton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paulton?

    St John the Baptist (church, about 3 km), Midsomer Norton (church, about 4 km), St Peter's (heritage site, about 5 km), Church of St James (church, about 5 km), Church of St Leonard (church, about 7 km), St Margaret (church, about 7 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Paulton?

    St John the Baptist, about 3 km by road; Midsomer Norton (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paulton?

    St Peter's, about 5 km by road; Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paulton?

    Knowle Hill, about 11 km by road; Ebbor Gorge (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paulton?

    Start in Paulton, visit St John the Baptist, then Midsomer Norton, then St Peter's, then Church of St Leonard, then Church of St James, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paulton?

    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 Paulton

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