South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wickwar

Wickwar is a town in South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,717 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Church of St James (3 km), Lower Woods Nature Reserve (4 km) and Somerset Monument (6 km).

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Wickwar, South Gloucestershire
Wickwar, South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wickwar at a glance

Location
South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,717
Coordinates
51.5940° N, 2.3997° W
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Wickwar

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

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wickwar. The closest is Somerset Monument (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wickwar

82 churches within 100 km of Wickwar. The closest is Church of St James (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wickwar

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wickwar. The closest is Vale of Berkeley (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vale of Berkeley · viewpoint · South Gloucestershire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Brandon Hill · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Avon Gorge · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Bathampton Down · viewpoint · Bath and North East Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill · viewpoint · North Somerset · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Sapperton Hill · viewpoint · Gloucestershire · ~34 km · Must-see

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Parks near Wickwar

20 parks within 100 km of Wickwar. The closest is Stoke Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Stoke Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Troopers Hill · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Lippets Grove · park · North Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • St Saviour's Little Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~27 km · Must-see
  • North Park · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Parade Gardens · park · Bath and North East Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wickwar

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wickwar. The closest is Lower Woods Nature Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Wickwar

13 treks within 100 km of Wickwar. The closest is The Dramway (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Wickwar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wickwar
  2. 6 km Somerset Monument · monument, South Gloucestershire
  3. 2 km Lower Woods Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Gloucestershire
  4. 6 km Church of St James · church, South Gloucestershire
  5. 11 km Thornbury Castle · heritage site, North Somerset
  6. 4 km St Helen's Church · church, South Gloucestershire
  7. 11 km Back to Wickwar

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How to reach Wickwar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wickwar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4793Somerset Monument (6 km)
    Churches5082Church of St James (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1348Vale of Berkeley (13 km)
    Parks1220Stoke Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Lower Woods Nature Reserve (4 km)
    Treks1213The Dramway (18 km)
    Museums812No.1 Royal Crescent Museum (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Greenbank Mosque (22 km)
    Caves14Aveline's Hole (48 km)
    Other attractions04West Usk Lighthouse (52 km)
    Beaches & coast12Black Nore Lighthouse (38 km)
    Waterfalls11Chew Stoke Waterfall (41 km)

    Wickwar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wickwar?

    Church of St James (church, about 3 km), Lower Woods Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Somerset Monument (monument, about 6 km), St Helen's Church (church, about 11 km), Thornbury Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Vale of Berkeley (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wickwar?

    Somerset Monument, about 6 km by road; Thornbury Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wickwar?

    Church of St James, about 3 km by road; St Helen's Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wickwar?

    Vale of Berkeley, about 13 km by road; Brandon Hill (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wickwar?

    Start in Wickwar, visit Somerset Monument, then Lower Woods Nature Reserve, then Church of St James, then Thornbury Castle, then St Helen's Church, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wickwar?

    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 Wickwar

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