Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sturry

Sturry is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 7,386 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 34 parks, 27 churches and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St. Mary the Virgin (1 km), Wildwood (4 km) and Saint Augustine's Abbey (4 km).

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Sturry, Kent
Sturry, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sturry at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,386
Coordinates
51.3013° N, 1.1216° E
Places within 50 km
118 (118 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Sturry

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

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sturry. The closest is Canterbury Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Sturry

69 parks within 100 km of Sturry. The closest is Whitehall Meadows (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Sturry

66 churches within 100 km of Sturry. The closest is St. Mary the Virgin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sturry

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sturry. The closest is Wildwood (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Sturry

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sturry. The closest is Herne Bay Pier (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Sturry

13 museums within 100 km of Sturry. The closest is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sturry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sturry
  2. 1 km St. Mary the Virgin · church, Kent
  3. 4 km Saint Augustine's Abbey · church, Kent
  4. 1 km The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge · museum, Kent
  5. 1 km Greyfriars Chapel · church, Kent
  6. 8 km Wildwood · nature spot, Kent
  7. 4 km Back to Sturry

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How to reach Sturry

    All places near Sturry by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sturry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2777Canterbury Castle (5 km)
    Parks3469Whitehall Meadows (6 km)
    Churches2766St. Mary the Virgin (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1231Wildwood (4 km)
    Beaches & coast415Herne Bay Pier (10 km)
    Museums413The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (5 km)
    Treks513Stour Valley Walk (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35North Foreland (30 km)
    Other attractions03Lamb House (59 km)
    Caves12Margate Caves (26 km)
    Temples02Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nasir Mosque (51 km)

    Sturry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sturry?

    St. Mary the Virgin (church, about 1 km), Wildwood (nature spot, about 4 km), Saint Augustine's Abbey (church, about 4 km), The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (museum, about 5 km), Greyfriars Chapel (church, about 5 km), St Dunstans Church (church, about 5 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 34 parks, 27 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sturry?

    Canterbury Castle, about 5 km by road; Chilham Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sturry?

    Whitehall Meadows, about 6 km by road; Grove Ferry Picnic Area (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sturry?

    St. Mary the Virgin, about 1 km by road; Saint Augustine's Abbey (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sturry?

    Start in Sturry, visit St. Mary the Virgin, then Saint Augustine's Abbey, then The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, then Greyfriars Chapel, then Wildwood, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sturry?

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

    Towns near Sturry

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