East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Wadhurst
Wadhurst is a town in East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom, home to about 4,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 48 churches, 34 parks, 39 forts & heritage and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are High Weald Landscape Trail (4 km), Wadhurst Park (4 km) and Sussex Border Path (8 km).

Wadhurst at a glance
- Location
- East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom
- Population
- about 4,051
- Coordinates
- 51.0623° N, 0.3393° E
- Places within 50 km
- 191 (191 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Wadhurst
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wadhurst: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- High Weald Landscape TrailTreks · East SussexMust-see
- Wadhurst ParkParks · East SussexMust-see
- Sussex Border PathTreks · East SussexMust-see
- St Alban's ChurchChurches · East SussexMust-see
- St Dunstan's ChurchChurches · East SussexMust-see
- St BartholomewChurches · East SussexMust-see
- St Augustine of CanterburyChurches · East SussexMust-see
- Eridge RocksParks · East SussexMust-see
- Hilbert WoodsParks · East SussexMust-see
- Ebenezer Strict Baptist ChapelChurches · East SussexMust-see
- Brenchley WoodParks · East SussexMust-see
- Crowborough Country ParkWildlife · East SussexMust-see
More places near Wadhurst
- Barnett's Wood · park · East Sussex · ~14 km · Must-see
- Community Church · church · East Sussex · ~16 km · Must-see
- Robertsbridge Mission Room · church · East Sussex · ~16 km · Must-see
- Glottenham Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~16 km · Must-see
- St Mark · church · East Sussex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Crane Valley · park · East Sussex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Robertsbridge Abbey · fort · East Sussex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Greensand Way · trek · Kent · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tonbridge Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bodiam Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~20 km · Must-see
- Haysden Country Park · park · East Sussex · ~20 km · Must-see
- St Mary the Virgin · church · East Sussex · ~21 km · Must-see
Things to see near Wadhurst, by type
Churches near Wadhurst
72 churches within 100 km of Wadhurst. The closest is St Alban's Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- St Alban's Church · church · East Sussex · ~8 km · Must-see
- St Dunstan's Church · church · East Sussex · ~9 km · Must-see
- St Bartholomew · church · East Sussex · ~10 km · Must-see
- St Augustine of Canterbury · church · East Sussex · ~11 km · Must-see
- Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel · church · East Sussex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Community Church · church · East Sussex · ~16 km · Must-see
Parks near Wadhurst
67 parks within 100 km of Wadhurst. The closest is Wadhurst Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Wadhurst Park · park · East Sussex · ~4 km · Must-see
- Eridge Rocks · park · East Sussex · ~12 km · Must-see
- Hilbert Woods · park · East Sussex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Brenchley Wood · park · East Sussex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Barnett's Wood · park · East Sussex · ~14 km · Must-see
- Crane Valley · park · East Sussex · ~17 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Wadhurst
65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wadhurst. The closest is Glottenham Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.
- Glottenham Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~16 km · Must-see
- Robertsbridge Abbey · fort · East Sussex · ~17 km · Must-see
- Tonbridge Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bodiam Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~20 km · Must-see
- Bolebroke Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~22 km · Must-see
- Chiddingstone Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~24 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wadhurst
28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wadhurst. The closest is Crowborough Country Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Crowborough Country Park · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~14 km · Must-see
- Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Highwoods SSSI · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sheffield Park · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Pevensey Levels SSSI · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Combe Haven SSSI · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
Treks near Wadhurst
13 treks within 100 km of Wadhurst. The closest is High Weald Landscape Trail (4 km). Best time: october to february.
- High Weald Landscape Trail · trek · East Sussex · ~4 km · Must-see
- Sussex Border Path · trek · East Sussex · ~8 km · Must-see
- Greensand Way · trek · Kent · ~18 km · Must-see
- Wealdway · trek · East Sussex · ~22 km · Must-see
- Forest Way (Sussex) · trek · East Sussex · ~23 km · Must-see
- Vanguard Way · trek · East Sussex · ~25 km · Must-see
Museums near Wadhurst
13 museums within 100 km of Wadhurst. The closest is Battle Abbey (24 km). Best time: year-round.
- Battle Abbey · museum · East Sussex · ~24 km · Must-see
- Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum · museum · East Sussex · ~28 km · Must-see
- Bexhill Museum · museum · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- Charleston House · museum · East Sussex · ~36 km · Must-see
- Hastings Contemporary · museum · East Sussex · ~36 km · Must-see
- Anne of Cleves' House · museum · East Sussex · ~40 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Wadhurst
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.
- Start in Wadhurst
- 8 km St Alban's Church · church, East Sussex
- 11 km St Dunstan's Church · church, East Sussex
- 6 km Wadhurst Park · park, East Sussex
- 2 km High Weald Landscape Trail · trek, East Sussex
- 7 km Sussex Border Path · trek, East Sussex
- 8 km Back to Wadhurst
Plan a longer trip from Wadhurst — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Wadhurst
No traveller has reported from around Wadhurst yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Wadhurst
All places near Wadhurst by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Bolebroke Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~22 km · Must-see
- Wealdway · trek · East Sussex · ~22 km · Must-see
- Forest Way (Sussex) · trek · East Sussex · ~23 km · Must-see
- Battle Abbey · museum · East Sussex · ~24 km · Must-see
- Chiddingstone Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~24 km · Must-see
- Senlac Hill · viewpoint · East Sussex · ~24 km · Must-see
- Vanguard Way · trek · East Sussex · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hever Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~26 km · Must-see
- Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Herstmonceux Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Quarry Wood, Kent · park · East Sussex · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum · museum · East Sussex · ~28 km · Must-see
- Highwoods SSSI · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- St Wilfrid's · church · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sheffield Park · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- 1066 Country Walk · trek · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Wattle Wood · park · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Pevensey Levels SSSI · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~29 km · Must-see
- Turners Field · park · East Sussex · ~30 km · Must-see
- Walk To Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park · trek · East Sussex · ~30 km · Must-see
- Sutton Valence Castle · fort · East Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
- Northeye · fort · East Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
- Saint Leonard · church · East Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
- East Grinstead Museum · church · East Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
- Combe Haven SSSI · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
- Medway Valley Walk · trek · Kent · ~32 km · Must-see
- Filsham Reedbed · sanctuary · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- St. Mary Magdalene's Church · church · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- Bexhill Museum · museum · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- Arlington Reservoir · lake · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- St Matthew's Church · church · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- De La Warr Pavilion · attraction · East Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- Ditton Quarry · park · Greater London · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mote Park · park · Kent · ~33 km · Must-see
- River Len LNR · park · Kent · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pevensey Roman Fort · fort · East Sussex · ~34 km · Must-see
- St. Mary's · church · East Sussex · ~34 km · Must-see
- Alexandra Park · park · East Sussex · ~34 km · Must-see
- Leybourne Castle · fort · Greater London · ~34 km · Must-see
- St. Laurence Guestling · church · East Sussex · ~35 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Earlswood Common · park · East Sussex · ~51 km · Must-see
- Upnor Castle · fort · Kent · ~51 km · Must-see
- St John's, Redhill · church · East Sussex · ~51 km · Must-see
- Newnham Castle · fort · Kent · ~51 km · Must-see
- Conningbrook Lakes Country Park · park · Kent · ~51 km · Must-see
- St Botolph's Church, Ruxley (Remains Of) · church · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Hoo Fort · fort · Kent · ~52 km · Must-see
- Jubilee Country Park · park · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Cockham Wood Fort · fort · Kent · ~52 km · Must-see
- Edolph's Copse · park · East Sussex · ~52 km · Must-see
- Addington Park · park · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Poulton Wood · park · Kent · ~52 km · Must-see
- Leonardslee Gardens · sanctuary · West Sussex · ~52 km · Must-see
- Dollypers Hill Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Greater London · ~52 km · Must-see
- Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara · temple · Kent · ~52 km · Must-see
- All Saints Sanderstead · church · Greater London · ~53 km · Must-see
- Scadbury Moated Manor · fort · Greater London · ~53 km · Must-see
- Darnet Fort · fort · Kent · ~53 km · Must-see
- Norman Park · park · Greater London · ~53 km · Must-see
- New Tavern Fort · fort · Greater London · ~53 km · Must-see
- Reigate Caves · fort · East Sussex · ~53 km · Must-see
- Royal Pavilion · fort · East Sussex · ~53 km · Must-see
- Bramley Bank · sanctuary · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dartford Heath · park · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Footscray Meadows · park · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Chislehurst Caves · cave · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Shornemead Fort · fort · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Millers Pond · park · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Milton Creek Country Park · park · Kent · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tilbury Fort · fort · Greater London · ~54 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter's Church · church · West Sussex · ~55 km · Must-see
- St Mark's Church · church · Greater London · ~55 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Park · sanctuary · Greater London · ~55 km · Must-see
- Romney Warren Country Park · park · Kent · ~55 km · Must-see
- St Giles' Church · church · West Sussex · ~56 km · Must-see
- Metropolitan Police Museum · museum · Greater London · ~56 km · Must-see
- Stone Ness Lighthouse · fort · Greater London · ~56 km · Must-see
- RSPB Dungeness · sanctuary · Kent · ~56 km · Must-see
- Parish Church of St Mary, Plaistow · church · Greater London · ~56 km · Must-see
- Coalhouse Fort · fort · Greater London · ~56 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 48 | 72 | St Alban's Church (8 km) |
| Parks | 34 | 67 | Wadhurst Park (4 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 39 | 65 | Glottenham Castle (16 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 18 | 28 | Crowborough Country Park (14 km) |
| Treks | 12 | 13 | High Weald Landscape Trail (4 km) |
| Museums | 10 | 13 | Battle Abbey (24 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 13 | 13 | Senlac Hill (24 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 7 | 8 | Hastings Lighthouse (36 km) |
| Other attractions | 6 | 6 | De La Warr Pavilion (33 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 4 | Noor Mosque (47 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 2 | Smugglers Adventure (36 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 2 | Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (52 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 1 | Arlington Reservoir (33 km) |
Wadhurst: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Wadhurst?
High Weald Landscape Trail (trek, about 4 km), Wadhurst Park (park, about 4 km), Sussex Border Path (trek, about 8 km), St Alban's Church (church, about 8 km), St Dunstan's Church (church, about 9 km), St Bartholomew (church, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wadhurst?
191 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 34 parks, 39 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 treks.
Which is the nearest church to Wadhurst?
St Alban's Church, about 8 km by road; St Dunstan's Church (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Wadhurst?
Wadhurst Park, about 4 km by road; Eridge Rocks (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Wadhurst?
Glottenham Castle, about 16 km by road; Robertsbridge Abbey (17 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Wadhurst?
Start in Wadhurst, visit St Alban's Church, then St Dunstan's Church, then Wadhurst Park, then High Weald Landscape Trail, then Sussex Border Path, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Wadhurst?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wadhurst’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wadhurst on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.