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

Places to visit near Sonning

Sonning is a town in Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 76 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 parks. The must-see places are St. Andrew's Church (1 km), Sonning Hill (1 km) and Thames Valley Park (2 km).

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

Sonning at a glance

Location
Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.4741° N, 0.9121° W
Places within 50 km
238 (238 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Sonning

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sonning: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Sonning

  • Thames Path · trek · Borough of Wokingham · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Pearman's Copse · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Mill Meadows · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~8 km · Must-see
  • St.Catherines Church · church · Borough of Wokingham · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Oxfordshire Way · trek · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Joel Park · park · Borough of Wokingham · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Greys Court (National Trust) · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Hurley Chalk Pit · sanctuary · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Temple Island Meadows · temple · Borough of Wokingham · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Beaumys Castle · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ockwells Park · park · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Heath Lake · lake · Borough of Wokingham · ~16 km · Must-see

Things to see near Sonning, by type

Churches near Sonning

94 churches within 100 km of Sonning. The closest is St. Andrew's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sonning

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sonning. The closest is Greys Court (National Trust) (11 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Greys Court (National Trust) · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Beaumys Castle · fort · Borough of Wokingham · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Bisham Abbey · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Caesar's Camp · fort · Bracknell Forest · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Taeppa's Low · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Taplow Court · fort · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sonning

40 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sonning. The closest is Loddon Nature Reserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Sonning

39 parks within 100 km of Sonning. The closest is Thames Valley Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sonning

21 museums within 100 km of Sonning. The closest is Stanley Spencer Gallery (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sonning

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sonning. The closest is Sonning Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sonning Hill · viewpoint · Borough of Wokingham · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Harcourt Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Coombe Hill · viewpoint · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Wendover Woods · viewpoint · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Shotover Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Pavis Wood · viewpoint · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~46 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Sonning

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sonning
  2. 1 km St. Andrew's Church · church, Borough of Wokingham
  3. 2 km Thames Valley Park · park, Borough of Wokingham
  4. 3 km Christ Church · church, Borough of Wokingham
  5. 5 km Loddon Nature Reserve · nature spot, Borough of Wokingham
  6. 3 km Sonning Hill · hill, Borough of Wokingham
  7. 1 km Back to Sonning

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From travellers near Sonning

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How to reach Sonning

    All places near Sonning by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sonning by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7694St. Andrew's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4453Greys Court (National Trust) (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3640Loddon Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Parks2639Thames Valley Park (2 km)
    Museums1521Stanley Spencer Gallery (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1117Sonning Hill (1 km)
    Treks1314Thames Path (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Heath Lake (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Shah Jahan Mosque (38 km)
    Temples33Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (4 km)
    Other attractions33Hughenden Manor (28 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (26 km)

    Sonning: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sonning?

    St. Andrew's Church (church, about 1 km), Sonning Hill (hill, about 1 km), Thames Valley Park (park, about 2 km), Christ Church (church, about 3 km), Loddon Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Highwood Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km).

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

    238 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Sonning?

    St. Andrew's Church, about 1 km by road; Christ Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sonning?

    Greys Court (National Trust), about 11 km by road; Beaumys Castle (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sonning?

    Loddon Nature Reserve, about 3 km by road; Highwood Local Nature Reserve (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sonning?

    Start in Sonning, visit St. Andrew's Church, then Thames Valley Park, then Christ Church, then Loddon Nature Reserve, then Sonning Hill, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sonning?

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

    Towns near Sonning

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