Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wacton

Wacton is a town in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 5 treks, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 churches. The must-see places are Hampton Castle (14 km), Priory Church, Leominster (14 km) and Ankerdine Hill (15 km).

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Wacton, Gloucestershire
Wacton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wacton at a glance

Location
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Coordinates
52.2167° N, 2.5667° W
Places within 50 km
92 (92 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Wacton

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

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wacton. The closest is Hampton Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Wacton

50 treks within 100 km of Wacton. The closest is Worcestershire Way (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wacton

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wacton. The closest is Ankerdine Hill (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ankerdine Hill · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Table Hill · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • North Hill · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Worcestershire Beacon · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Tinkers Hill · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Brown Clee Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~36 km · Must-see

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Churches near Wacton

46 churches within 100 km of Wacton. The closest is Priory Church, Leominster (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wacton

19 parks within 100 km of Wacton. The closest is Gheluvelt Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wacton

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wacton. The closest is Tewkesbury Park (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wacton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wacton
  2. 14 km Hampton Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  3. 9 km Priory Church, Leominster · church, North Somerset
  4. 14 km St Bartholomew's Church · church, South Gloucestershire
  5. 36 km Ankerdine Hill · hill, South Gloucestershire
  6. 9 km Worcestershire Way · trek, Gloucestershire
  7. 20 km Back to Wacton

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How to reach Wacton

    All places near Wacton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wacton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4183Hampton Castle (14 km)
    Treks550Worcestershire Way (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1647Ankerdine Hill (15 km)
    Churches1746Priory Church, Leominster (14 km)
    Parks519Gheluvelt Park (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens114Tewkesbury Park (47 km)
    Museums413Museum of Carpet (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs08Redditch Central Mosque (55 km)
    Other attractions26Flounders' Folly (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Tardebigge Lake (48 km)
    Buddhist sites02The Dhammatalaka Pagoda (65 km)
    Temples02Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara (68 km)

    Wacton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wacton?

    Hampton Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Priory Church, Leominster (church, about 14 km), Ankerdine Hill (hill, about 15 km), Worcestershire Way (trek, about 20 km), St Bartholomew's Church (church, about 22 km), Croft Castle (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 5 treks, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wacton?

    Hampton Castle, about 14 km by road; Croft Castle (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Wacton?

    Worcestershire Way, about 20 km by road; Mortimer Trail (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wacton?

    Ankerdine Hill, about 15 km by road; Table Hill (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wacton?

    Start in Wacton, visit Hampton Castle, then Priory Church, Leominster, then St Bartholomew's Church, then Ankerdine Hill, then Worcestershire Way, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wacton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Wacton

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