England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Tisbury

Tisbury is a town in England, United Kingdom, home to about 2,178 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Castle Ditches (3 km), Old Wardour Castle (4 km) and Shaftesbury Abbey (13 km).

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Tisbury, England
Tisbury, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tisbury at a glance

Location
England, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,178
Coordinates
51.0628° N, 2.0806° W
Places within 50 km
96 (96 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Tisbury

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

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tisbury. The closest is Castle Ditches (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tisbury

91 churches within 100 km of Tisbury. The closest is St Mary the Virgin (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tisbury

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

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Parks near Tisbury

23 parks within 100 km of Tisbury. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tisbury

15 museums within 100 km of Tisbury. The closest is Wiltshire Heritage Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Tisbury

12 treks within 100 km of Tisbury. The closest is Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Tisbury

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tisbury
  2. 3 km Castle Ditches · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  3. 4 km Old Wardour Castle · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  4. 12 km Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs · trek, Dorset
  5. 8 km Duncliffe Hill · hill, Dorset
  6. 4 km Shaftesbury Abbey · heritage site, Dorset
  7. 13 km Back to Tisbury

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From travellers near Tisbury

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How to reach Tisbury

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tisbury by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3797Castle Ditches (3 km)
    Churches3491St Mary the Virgin (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints730Duncliffe Hill (17 km)
    Parks823Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (24 km)
    Museums515Wiltshire Heritage Museum (41 km)
    Treks212Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Ham Common (48 km)
    Beaches & coast08Bournemouth East Beach (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (51 km)
    Caves03Swildon's Hole (58 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mottisfont Abbey (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Chew Stoke Waterfall (60 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (63 km)
    Other attractions01Anvil Point Lighthouse (66 km)

    Tisbury: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tisbury?

    Castle Ditches (heritage site, about 3 km), Old Wardour Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Shaftesbury Abbey (heritage site, about 13 km), Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (trek, about 15 km), Duncliffe Hill (hill, about 17 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 18 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tisbury?

    Castle Ditches, about 3 km by road; Old Wardour Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tisbury?

    St Mary the Virgin, about 18 km by road; St Luke (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tisbury?

    Duncliffe Hill, about 17 km by road; Bell Hill (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tisbury?

    Start in Tisbury, visit Castle Ditches, then Old Wardour Castle, then Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs, then Duncliffe Hill, then Shaftesbury Abbey, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tisbury?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Tisbury

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