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Portishead

Portishead is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom of about 23,699 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 56 churches, 50 forts & heritage and 26 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gordano Valley, Nightingale Valley and Gordano Round.

51.4820° N, 2.7697° WPop. 23,699

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Within 30 km80 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Portishead

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:51 pm

44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Portishead
  2. Christchurchchurch · 30 min
  3. Tickenham Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Noah's Ark Zoo Farmpark · 45 min
  5. Avon Gorgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. St Edyth's Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Portishead
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Portishead?

Gordano Valley (viewpoint, about 2 km), Nightingale Valley (viewpoint, about 2 km), Gordano Round (trek, about 2 km), Black Nore Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km), Noah's Ark Zoo Farm (park, about 5 km), Tickenham Hill (hill, about 5 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 parks, 9 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Portishead?

Christchurch, about 9 km by road; Immaculate Conception (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Portishead?

Cadbury Hill Fort, about 14 km by road; Caldicot Castle (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Portishead?

Start in Portishead, visit Christchurch, then Tickenham Hill, then Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, then Avon Gorge, then St Edyth's Church, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.