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South Ockendon

South Ockendon is a town in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom of about 19,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit: 87 parks, 60 churches and 48 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St Clement's, West Thurrock, Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve and Stone Ness Lighthouse.

51.5080° N, 0.2833° EPop. 19,460

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Within 30 km136 places
Within 50 km289
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from South Ockendon

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:14 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave South Ockendon
  2. Hornchurch Country Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Rainham Marshes Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. St Clement's, West Thurrockchurch · 30 min
  5. St Mary's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. St Giles and All Saints, Orsettchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in South Ockendon
Today’s loopSouth OckendonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near South Ockendon?

St Clement's, West Thurrock (church, about 5 km), Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Stone Ness Lighthouse (heritage site, about 7 km), St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (church, about 7 km), Hornchurch Country Park (park, about 8 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of South Ockendon?

289 places on Spotwander: 87 parks, 60 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to South Ockendon?

Hornchurch Country Park, about 8 km by road; Horndon (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to South Ockendon?

St Clement's, West Thurrock, about 5 km by road; St Giles and All Saints, Orsett (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from South Ockendon?

Start in South Ockendon, visit Hornchurch Country Park, then Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, then St Clement's, West Thurrock, then St Mary's Church, then St Giles and All Saints, Orsett, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.