Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ruislip

Ruislip is a town in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 31,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 78 churches, 59 parks, 46 forts & heritage and 34 museums. The must-see places are Heath Robinson Museum (4 km), The Most Holy Name Church (6 km) and St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill (7 km).

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Ruislip, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Ruislip, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ruislip at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 31,000
Coordinates
51.5734° N, 0.4234° W
Places within 50 km
289 (289 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ruislip

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

78 churches within 100 km of Ruislip. The closest is The Most Holy Name Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Most Holy Name Church · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~6 km · Must-see
  • St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill · church · Hertfordshire · ~7 km · Must-see
  • St Peter · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~10 km · Must-see
  • St James · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St Mary's · church · Slough · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St Giles' · church · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~16 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ruislip

59 parks within 100 km of Ruislip. The closest is Rickmansworth Aquadrome (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ruislip

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ruislip. The closest is Monument To Philip Jackson In Churchyard Of Old Stanmore Church, Between East End And Road To North (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ruislip

34 museums within 100 km of Ruislip. The closest is Heath Robinson Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ruislip

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ruislip. The closest is Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ruislip

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ruislip. The closest is Harrow Central Mosque (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ruislip

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ruislip
  2. 6 km The Most Holy Name Church · church, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 3 km Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve · hill, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 10 km Heath Robinson Museum · museum, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 5 km Harrow Central Mosque · mosque, Hertfordshire
  6. 2 km St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill · hill, Hertfordshire
  7. 7 km Back to Ruislip

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How to reach Ruislip

    All places near Ruislip by distance

    Within 15 km of Ruislip

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ruislip by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7878The Most Holy Name Church (6 km)
    Parks5959Rickmansworth Aquadrome (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4646Monument To Philip Jackson In Churchyard Of Old Stanmore Church, Between East End And Road To North (11 km)
    Museums3434Heath Robinson Museum (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2424Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1515Harrow Central Mosque (8 km)
    Treks1111Loop Link to Hayes & Harlington Station (10 km)
    Temples99Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (11 km)
    Buddhist sites55Three Wheels Temple (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Brent Reservoir (15 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Steps Victoria Park (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Henman Hill (26 km)
    Other attractions11Hughenden Manor (31 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (34 km)

    Ruislip: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ruislip?

    Heath Robinson Museum (museum, about 4 km), The Most Holy Name Church (church, about 6 km), St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill (hill, about 7 km), Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve (hill, about 8 km), Harrow Central Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Rickmansworth Aquadrome (park, about 10 km).

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

    289 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 59 parks, 46 forts & heritage, 34 museums, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ruislip?

    The Most Holy Name Church, about 6 km by road; St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ruislip?

    Rickmansworth Aquadrome, about 10 km by road; Aldenham Country Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ruislip?

    Monument To Philip Jackson In Churchyard Of Old Stanmore Church, Between East End And Road To North, about 11 km by road; Caesar's Camp, Heathrow (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ruislip?

    Start in Ruislip, visit The Most Holy Name Church, then Northmoor Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve, then Heath Robinson Museum, then Harrow Central Mosque, then St. Mary's, Harrow on the Hill, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ruislip?

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

    Towns near Ruislip

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