Places to visit near

Wantage

Wantage is a town in West Berkshire district, West Berkshire, United Kingdom of about 18,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 43 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre, Saint Peter and Saint Paul and Letcombe Valley.

51.5885° N, 1.4257° WPop. 18,505

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wantage

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

65 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 Wantage
  2. Holy Trinitychurch · 30 min
  3. All Saints' Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Hinton Waldrist Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Buckland Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. The White Horseviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Wantage
Today’s loopWantageStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wantage?

Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre (museum, about 1 km), Saint Peter and Saint Paul (church, about 1 km), Letcombe Valley (nature spot, about 4 km), Holy Trinity (church, about 6 km), The White Horse (viewpoint, about 12 km), Dragon Hill (hill, about 12 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Wantage?

Saint Peter and Saint Paul, about 1 km by road; Holy Trinity (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wantage?

The Giant's Stair, about 13 km by road; Hinton Waldrist Castle (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wantage?

Start in Wantage, visit Holy Trinity, then All Saints' Church, then Hinton Waldrist Castle, then Buckland House, then The White Horse, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.