West Midlands district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Smethwick

Smethwick is a town in West Midlands district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 12,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 31 churches, 60 treks, 20 forts & heritage and 19 parks. The must-see places are Galton Valley Walk (1 km), Bearwood Beer Mile (3 km) and Lightwoods Park (3 km).

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Smethwick, England
Smethwick, West Midlands district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Smethwick at a glance

Location
West Midlands district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 12,842
Coordinates
52.4927° N, 1.9674° W
Places within 50 km
168 (168 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for treks; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Smethwick

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

71 churches within 100 km of Smethwick. The closest is Church of St. Andrew, West Bromwich (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Smethwick

64 treks within 100 km of Smethwick. The closest is Galton Valley Walk (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Forts & heritage near Smethwick

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Smethwick. The closest is Weoley Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Smethwick

30 parks within 100 km of Smethwick. The closest is Lightwoods Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Smethwick

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Smethwick. The closest is Mons Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mons Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Walton Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Wychbury Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kinver Edge · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Ankerdine Hill · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Brown Clee Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~54 km · Must-see

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Museums near Smethwick

15 museums within 100 km of Smethwick. The closest is Broadfield House Glass Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Smethwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Smethwick
  2. 1 km Galton Valley Walk · trek, West Midlands
  3. 4 km Bearwood Beer Mile · trek, West Midlands
  4. 1 km Lightwoods Park · park, Staffordshire
  5. 2 km Harborne Reserve · park, Staffordshire
  6. 2 km The Dhammatalaka Pagoda · Buddhist site, West Midlands
  7. 3 km Back to Smethwick

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From travellers near Smethwick

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How to reach Smethwick

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    Within 15 km of Smethwick

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Smethwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3171Church of St. Andrew, West Bromwich (5 km)
    Treks6064Galton Valley Walk (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2046Weoley Castle (7 km)
    Parks1930Lightwoods Park (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints427Mons Hill (12 km)
    Museums915Broadfield House Glass Museum (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Sandwell Valley Rspb Reserve (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Birmingham Central Mosque (8 km)
    Other attractions46Moseley Old Hall (23 km)
    Temples25Shree Geeta Bhawan (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Chasewater (24 km)
    Buddhist sites22The Dhammatalaka Pagoda (3 km)

    Smethwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Smethwick?

    Galton Valley Walk (trek, about 1 km), Bearwood Beer Mile (trek, about 3 km), Lightwoods Park (park, about 3 km), The Dhammatalaka Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Harborne Reserve (park, about 4 km), BCN Walks- Titford Canal (trek, about 4 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 60 treks, 20 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Smethwick?

    Church of St. Andrew, West Bromwich, about 5 km by road; Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Smethwick?

    Galton Valley Walk, about 1 km by road; Bearwood Beer Mile (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Smethwick?

    Weoley Castle, about 7 km by road; Clent Castle (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Smethwick?

    Start in Smethwick, visit Galton Valley Walk, then Bearwood Beer Mile, then Lightwoods Park, then Harborne Reserve, then The Dhammatalaka Pagoda, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Smethwick?

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

    Towns near Smethwick

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