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

Places to visit near Priston

Priston is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are St Lawrence (3 km), Saint Peter (4 km) and St Peter's (4 km).

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

Priston at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 232
Coordinates
51.3431° N, 2.4392° W
Places within 50 km
151 (151 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 Priston

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

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Priston. The closest is St Peter's (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Priston

96 churches within 100 km of Priston. The closest is St Lawrence (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Priston

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Priston. The closest is Bathampton Down (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Cheddar Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see

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Parks near Priston

20 parks within 100 km of Priston. The closest is Parade Gardens (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Priston

15 treks within 100 km of Priston. The closest is Two Rivers Way (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Priston

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Priston. 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 Priston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Priston
  2. 3 km St Lawrence · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 3 km Newton St Loe Castle · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 3 km Saint Peter · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 3 km Wansdyke · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 9 km St Peter's · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 4 km Back to Priston

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How to reach Priston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Priston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage41102St Peter's (4 km)
    Churches6196St Lawrence (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1429Bathampton Down (11 km)
    Parks920Parade Gardens (9 km)
    Treks615Two Rivers Way (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Lower Woods Nature Reserve (36 km)
    Museums89The Roman Baths (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Bristol Jamia Mosque (18 km)
    Caves44Swildon's Hole (23 km)
    Beaches & coast23Black Nore Lighthouse (37 km)
    Other attractions02Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (51 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (16 km)

    Priston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Priston?

    St Lawrence (church, about 3 km), Saint Peter (church, about 4 km), St Peter's (heritage site, about 4 km), Newton St Loe Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Wansdyke (heritage site, about 6 km), Saint Michael's and All Angels (church, about 6 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 61 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Priston?

    St Peter's, about 4 km by road; Newton St Loe Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Priston?

    St Lawrence, about 3 km by road; Saint Peter (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Priston?

    Bathampton Down, about 11 km by road; Knowle Hill (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Priston?

    Start in Priston, visit St Lawrence, then Newton St Loe Castle, then Saint Peter, then Wansdyke, then St Peter's, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Priston?

    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 Priston

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