Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Purfleet

Purfleet is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom, home to about 12,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 86 parks, 57 churches, 45 forts & heritage and 32 museums. The must-see places are Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (2 km), St Clement's, West Thurrock (5 km) and Stone Ness Lighthouse (5 km).

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Purfleet, Greater London
Purfleet, Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Purfleet at a glance

Location
Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom
Population
about 12,000
Coordinates
51.4839° N, 0.2425° E
Places within 50 km
287 (287 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Purfleet

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Purfleet: 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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Parks near Purfleet

86 parks within 100 km of Purfleet. The closest is Dartford Heath (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Purfleet

57 churches within 100 km of Purfleet. The closest is St Clement's, West Thurrock (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Purfleet

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Purfleet. The closest is Stone Ness Lighthouse (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Purfleet

32 museums within 100 km of Purfleet. The closest is Red House (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Purfleet

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Purfleet. The closest is Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Purfleet

15 treks within 100 km of Purfleet. The closest is The Ridgeway (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Purfleet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Purfleet
  2. 5 km St Clement's, West Thurrock · church, Greater London
  3. 2 km Stone Ness Lighthouse · heritage site, Greater London
  4. 10 km Braeburn Park · nature spot, Greater London
  5. 2 km Saint Paulinus · church, Greater London
  6. 7 km Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve · nature spot, Hertfordshire
  7. 2 km Back to Purfleet

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How to reach Purfleet

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    Within 15 km of Purfleet

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Purfleet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8686Dartford Heath (8 km)
    Churches5757St Clement's, West Thurrock (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4545Stone Ness Lighthouse (5 km)
    Museums3232Red House (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (2 km)
    Treks1515The Ridgeway (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1313Masjid Ilyas (22 km)
    Temples66Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44One Tree Hill (21 km)
    Buddhist sites22London Buddhist Centre (26 km)
    Beaches & coast22Egypt Bay Beach (27 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (19 km)
    Waterfalls11Mudchute Park and Farm (22 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (27 km)

    Purfleet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Purfleet?

    Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 2 km), St Clement's, West Thurrock (church, about 5 km), Stone Ness Lighthouse (heritage site, about 5 km), Saint Paulinus (church, about 7 km), Braeburn Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Dartford Heath (park, about 8 km).

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

    287 places on Spotwander: 86 parks, 57 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 32 museums, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest park to Purfleet?

    Dartford Heath, about 8 km by road; Hornchurch Country Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Purfleet?

    St Clement's, West Thurrock, about 5 km by road; Saint Paulinus (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Purfleet?

    Stone Ness Lighthouse, about 5 km by road; Tilbury Fort (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Purfleet?

    Start in Purfleet, visit St Clement's, West Thurrock, then Stone Ness Lighthouse, then Braeburn Park, then Saint Paulinus, then Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Purfleet?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Purfleet

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