East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rusthall

Rusthall is a town in East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom, home to about 4,976 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit — 74 parks, 70 churches, 50 forts & heritage and 29 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hilbert Woods (4 km), Barnett's Wood (5 km) and Eridge Rocks (5 km).

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Rusthall at a glance

Location
East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,976
Coordinates
51.1364° N, 0.2293° E
Places within 50 km
276 (276 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Rusthall

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

79 parks within 100 km of Rusthall. The closest is Hilbert Woods (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Rusthall

74 churches within 100 km of Rusthall. The closest is St Alban's Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rusthall

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rusthall. The closest is Tonbridge Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rusthall

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rusthall. The closest is Crowborough Country Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Rusthall

14 treks within 100 km of Rusthall. The closest is Forest Way (Sussex) (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rusthall

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rusthall. The closest is Betsom's Hill (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Betsom's Hill · viewpoint · Greater London · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Botley Hill · viewpoint · Greater London · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Blue Bell Hill · viewpoint · Greater London · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Senlac Hill · viewpoint · East Sussex · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Detling Hill · viewpoint · Kent · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Cliffe Hill · viewpoint · East Sussex · ~40 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rusthall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rusthall
  2. 8 km Haysden Country Park · park, East Sussex
  3. 5 km Barnett's Wood · park, East Sussex
  4. 2 km Hilbert Woods · park, East Sussex
  5. 6 km St Alban's Church · church, East Sussex
  6. 4 km Eridge Rocks · park, East Sussex
  7. 5 km Back to Rusthall

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From travellers near Rusthall

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How to reach Rusthall

    All places near Rusthall by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rusthall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7479Hilbert Woods (4 km)
    Churches7074St Alban's Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage5051Tonbridge Castle (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2931Crowborough Country Park (13 km)
    Treks1314Forest Way (Sussex) (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1414Betsom's Hill (26 km)
    Museums1314Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (31 km)
    Other attractions34Down House (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Noor Mosque (37 km)
    Beaches & coast23Hastings Lighthouse (50 km)
    Caves22Chislehurst Caves (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (41 km)
    Temples11Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (44 km)

    Rusthall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rusthall?

    Hilbert Woods (park, about 4 km), Barnett's Wood (park, about 5 km), Eridge Rocks (park, about 5 km), St Alban's Church (church, about 6 km), Haysden Country Park (park, about 8 km), Tonbridge Castle (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    276 places on Spotwander: 74 parks, 70 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 treks.

    Which is the nearest park to Rusthall?

    Hilbert Woods, about 4 km by road; Barnett's Wood (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rusthall?

    St Alban's Church, about 6 km by road; St Mary the Virgin (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rusthall?

    Tonbridge Castle, about 9 km by road; Chiddingstone Castle (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rusthall?

    Start in Rusthall, visit Haysden Country Park, then Barnett's Wood, then Hilbert Woods, then St Alban's Church, then Eridge Rocks, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rusthall?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Rusthall

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