Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Warminster

Warminster is a town in Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom, home to about 17,490 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 42 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Battlesbury Camp (3 km), Scratchbury Camp (5 km) and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (7 km).

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Warminster, England
Warminster, Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Warminster at a glance

Location
Wiltshire district, England, United Kingdom
Population
about 17,490
Coordinates
51.2043° N, 2.1787° W
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Warminster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Warminster: 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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Churches near Warminster

103 churches within 100 km of Warminster. The closest is St Giles (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Warminster

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Warminster. The closest is Battlesbury Camp (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Warminster

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Warminster. The closest is Bathampton Down (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Duncliffe Hill · viewpoint · Dorset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • King's Play Hill · viewpoint · Wiltshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Pewsey · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Knowle Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Ebbor Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~44 km · Must-see

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Parks near Warminster

17 parks within 100 km of Warminster. The closest is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Warminster

14 museums within 100 km of Warminster. The closest is Wiltshire Heritage Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Warminster

13 treks within 100 km of Warminster. The closest is Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Warminster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Warminster
  2. 5 km Scratchbury Camp · heritage site, Wiltshire
  3. 2 km Battlesbury Camp · heritage site, Bath and North East Somerset
  4. 7 km Bratton Castle · heritage site, Wiltshire
  5. 1 km Westbury White Horse · heritage site, Wiltshire
  6. 14 km Longleat Safari and Adventure Park · park, Bath and North East Somerset
  7. 7 km Back to Warminster

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Warminster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches42103St Giles (12 km)
    Forts & heritage5090Battlesbury Camp (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints731Bathampton Down (28 km)
    Parks617Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (7 km)
    Museums714Wiltshire Heritage Museum (26 km)
    Treks613Melbury Beacon Walk, Fontmell and Melbury Downs (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens013Lower Woods Nature Reserve (56 km)
    Caves14Swildon's Hole (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Bristol Jamia Mosque (48 km)
    Beaches & coast04Black Nore Lighthouse (67 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (43 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mottisfont Abbey (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (70 km)
    Other attractions01Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse (72 km)

    Warminster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Warminster?

    Battlesbury Camp (heritage site, about 3 km), Scratchbury Camp (heritage site, about 5 km), Longleat Safari and Adventure Park (park, about 7 km), Westbury White Horse (heritage site, about 9 km), Bratton Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Knook Castle Hill Fort (fort, about 11 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Warminster?

    St Giles, about 12 km by road; St. Mary, Katherine and All Saints (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Warminster?

    Battlesbury Camp, about 3 km by road; Scratchbury Camp (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Warminster?

    Bathampton Down, about 28 km by road; Duncliffe Hill (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Warminster?

    Start in Warminster, visit Scratchbury Camp, then Battlesbury Camp, then Bratton Castle, then Westbury White Horse, then Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Warminster?

    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 Warminster

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