North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sharpness

Sharpness is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 1,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 parks. The must-see places are Berkeley Castle (5 km), Lydney Park (7 km) and WWT Slimbridge (7 km).

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Sharpness, North Somerset
Sharpness, North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sharpness at a glance

Location
North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,029
Coordinates
51.7197° N, 2.4775° 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 Sharpness

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

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sharpness. The closest is Berkeley Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sharpness

77 churches within 100 km of Sharpness. The closest is Church of St James (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sharpness

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sharpness. The closest is Vale of Berkeley (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Churchdown Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Sapperton Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Sharpness

20 parks within 100 km of Sharpness. The closest is Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sharpness

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sharpness. The closest is WWT Slimbridge (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Sharpness

14 treks within 100 km of Sharpness. The closest is Wye Valley Walk (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sharpness

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sharpness
  2. 7 km Lydney Park · heritage site, North Somerset
  3. 9 km Forest of Dean Cycle Centre · park, North Somerset
  4. 15 km WWT Slimbridge · nature spot, South Gloucestershire
  5. 9 km Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint, South Gloucestershire
  6. 9 km Berkeley Castle · heritage site, South Gloucestershire
  7. 5 km Back to Sharpness

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How to reach Sharpness

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sharpness by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4991Berkeley Castle (5 km)
    Churches4077Church of St James (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1456Vale of Berkeley (12 km)
    Parks1320Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1215WWT Slimbridge (7 km)
    Treks1214Wye Valley Walk (14 km)
    Museums713Corinium Museum (44 km)
    Caves04Aveline's Hole (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Greenbank Mosque (36 km)
    Beaches & coast12Black Nore Lighthouse (43 km)
    Other attractions02West Usk Lighthouse (51 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (55 km)

    Sharpness: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sharpness?

    Berkeley Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Lydney Park (heritage site, about 7 km), WWT Slimbridge (nature spot, about 7 km), Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (park, about 12 km), Vale of Berkeley (viewpoint, about 12 km), Spion Kop Quarry (park, about 13 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sharpness?

    Berkeley Castle, about 5 km by road; Lydney Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sharpness?

    Church of St James, about 15 km by road; St Helen's Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sharpness?

    Vale of Berkeley, about 12 km by road; Beacon Hill (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sharpness?

    Start in Sharpness, visit Lydney Park, then Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, then WWT Slimbridge, then Vale of Berkeley, then Berkeley Castle, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sharpness?

    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 Sharpness

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