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

Places to visit near Rode

Rode is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 1,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 49 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Church of St Leonard (4 km), Saint Peter's (8 km) and Trowbridge Castle (8 km).

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

Rode at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,025
Coordinates
51.2839° N, 2.2814° W
Places within 50 km
132 (132 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 Rode

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

97 churches within 100 km of Rode. The closest is Church of St Leonard (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rode

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rode. The closest is Trowbridge Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rode

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rode. The closest is Bathampton Down (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~38 km · Must-see

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Parks near Rode

18 parks within 100 km of Rode. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Rode

18 treks within 100 km of Rode. The closest is Limestone Link (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rode

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rode. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rode

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rode
  2. 10 km Stoney Littleton Long Barrow · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 2 km St. Julian's · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 6 km Saint Peter's · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 4 km Church of St Leonard · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  6. 7 km Trowbridge Castle · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 8 km Back to Rode

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From travellers near Rode

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How to reach Rode

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    Within 15 km of Rode

    • Holburne Museum · museum · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Sydney Gardens · fort · Bath and North East Somerset · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rode by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4997Church of St Leonard (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4394Trowbridge Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1130Bathampton Down (15 km)
    Parks818Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (13 km)
    Treks618Limestone Link (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Lower Woods Nature Reserve (43 km)
    Museums712The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (13 km)
    Caves34Swildon's Hole (34 km)
    Other attractions04Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Bristol Jamia Mosque (34 km)
    Beaches & coast02Black Nore Lighthouse (53 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (30 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (73 km)

    Rode: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rode?

    Church of St Leonard (church, about 4 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 8 km), Trowbridge Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (heritage site, about 10 km), St. Julian's (church, about 10 km), Saint Michael's Church (church, about 11 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Rode?

    Church of St Leonard, about 4 km by road; Saint Peter's (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rode?

    Trowbridge Castle, about 8 km by road; Stoney Littleton Long Barrow (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rode?

    Bathampton Down, about 15 km by road; Knowle Hill (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rode?

    Start in Rode, visit Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, then St. Julian's, then Saint Peter's, then Church of St Leonard, then Trowbridge Castle, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rode?

    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 Rode

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