Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Trowbridge

Trowbridge is a town in Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, home to about 40,952 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Trowbridge Castle (1 km), Church of St Leonard (7 km) and Saint Peter's (9 km).

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Trowbridge, Bath and North East Somerset
Trowbridge, Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trowbridge at a glance

Location
Bath and North East Somerset district, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Population
about 40,952
Coordinates
51.3189° N, 2.2086° W
Places within 50 km
125 (125 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 Trowbridge

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trowbridge. The closest is Trowbridge Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Trowbridge

92 churches within 100 km of Trowbridge. The closest is Church of St Leonard (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Trowbridge

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trowbridge. The closest is Bathampton Down (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~14 km · Must-see
  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Pewsey · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~41 km · Must-see

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Parks near Trowbridge

19 parks within 100 km of Trowbridge. The closest is North Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Trowbridge

18 treks within 100 km of Trowbridge. The closest is Limestone Link (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Trowbridge

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Trowbridge. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Trowbridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trowbridge
  2. 1 km Trowbridge Castle · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  3. 7 km Church of St Leonard · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 4 km Saint Peter's · church, Bath and North East Somerset
  5. 15 km St. Michael and All Angels · church, Wiltshire
  6. 15 km Westbury White Horse · heritage site, Wiltshire
  7. 9 km Back to Trowbridge

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How to reach Trowbridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trowbridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4495Trowbridge Castle (1 km)
    Churches4492Church of St Leonard (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints931Bathampton Down (14 km)
    Parks819North Park (15 km)
    Treks518Limestone Link (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens215Lower Woods Nature Reserve (40 km)
    Museums712The American Museum (Claverton Manor) (12 km)
    Caves24Swildon's Hole (41 km)
    Other attractions04Great Coxwell Barn (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Bristol Jamia Mosque (37 km)
    Beaches & coast02Black Nore Lighthouse (56 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (36 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (70 km)

    Trowbridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trowbridge?

    Trowbridge Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of St Leonard (church, about 7 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 9 km), Westbury White Horse (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Michael and All Angels (church, about 9 km), Bratton Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 5 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Trowbridge?

    Trowbridge Castle, about 1 km by road; Westbury White Horse (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Trowbridge?

    Church of St Leonard, about 7 km by road; Saint Peter's (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Trowbridge?

    Bathampton Down, about 14 km by road; King's Play Hill (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trowbridge?

    Start in Trowbridge, visit Trowbridge Castle, then Church of St Leonard, then Saint Peter's, then St. Michael and All Angels, then Westbury White Horse, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trowbridge?

    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 Trowbridge

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