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St Leonards

St Leonards is a town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom of about 5,984 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Avon Heath Country Park, Ferndown Common and Dudsbury Camp.

50.8308° N, 1.8438° WPop. 5,984

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from St Leonards

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:29 pm

49 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 St Leonards
  2. Ferndown Commonpark · 45 min
  3. Canford Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Saint John The Baptistchurch · 30 min
  5. St Catherine's Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. All Saints' Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in St Leonards
Today’s loopSt LeonardsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near St Leonards?

Avon Heath Country Park (park, about 2 km), Ferndown Common (park, about 7 km), Dudsbury Camp (heritage site, about 8 km), St Catherine's Hill (hill, about 11 km), Canford Church (church, about 11 km), Saint John The Baptist (church, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of St Leonards?

115 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to St Leonards?

Dudsbury Camp, about 8 km by road; Christchurch Castle (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to St Leonards?

Canford Church, about 11 km by road; Saint John The Baptist (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from St Leonards?

Start in St Leonards, visit Ferndown Common, then Canford Church, then Saint John The Baptist, then St Catherine's Hill, then All Saints' Church, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.