New Forest National ParkAll Saints' ChurchHighcliffe CastleHurst Point LighthouseYarmouth CastleChristchurch Harbour
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Sway

Sway is a town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom of about 2,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit: 52 forts & heritage, 47 churches and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are New Forest National Park, All Saints' Church and Highcliffe Castle.

50.7869° N, 1.6029° WPop. 2,421

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km176
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

New Forest National Park

National park · 10 km

Must-see

All Saints' Church

Church · 11 km

Highcliffe Castle, heritage site near Sway
Must-see

Highcliffe Castle

Heritage site · 12 km

Places near Sway by type

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One day from Sway

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:29 pm

59 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 Sway
  2. All Saints' Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. New Forest National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  4. Christchurch Harbourbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Hurst Point Lighthouseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Yarmouth Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sway
Today’s loopSwayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sway?

New Forest National Park (national park, about 10 km), All Saints' Church (church, about 11 km), Highcliffe Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Hurst Point Lighthouse (heritage site, about 12 km), Fort Victoria (fort, about 13 km), Fort Albert (fort, about 14 km).

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

176 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 8 treks.

Which is the nearest fort to Sway?

Highcliffe Castle, about 12 km by road; Hurst Point Lighthouse (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Sway?

All Saints' Church, about 11 km by road; St Saviours (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sway?

Start in Sway, visit All Saints' Church, then New Forest National Park, then Christchurch Harbour, then Hurst Point Lighthouse, then Yarmouth Castle, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.