Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wiston

Wiston is a town in Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Wiston Castle (1 km), Rudbaxton Rath (5 km) and Picton Castle (6 km).

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Wiston, Wales
Wiston, Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wiston at a glance

Location
Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.8258° N, 4.8700° W
Places within 50 km
119 (85 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

Top places to visit near Wiston

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

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wiston. The closest is Wiston Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wiston

46 churches within 100 km of Wiston. The closest is Church of St John the Baptist (3 km); the best-known is Old Mortuary Chapel (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wiston

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wiston. The closest is Foel Cwmcerwyn (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Foel Cwmcerwyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Carn Menyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Brandy Hill · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Carn Ingli · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Huntsman's Leap · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Carn Llidi · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~38 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Wiston

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wiston. The closest is Marros Sands (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wiston

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wiston. The closest is Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wiston

6 museums within 100 km of Wiston. The closest is Scolton Manor Museum (7 km); the best-known is Milford Haven Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wiston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wiston
  2. 1 km Wiston Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  3. 5 km Rudbaxton Rath · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  4. 6 km Haverfordwest Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  5. 8 km Picton Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  6. 9 km Llawhaden Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  7. 6 km Back to Wiston

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How to reach Wiston

    All places near Wiston by distance

    Within 15 km of Wiston

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wiston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5475Wiston Castle (1 km)
    Churches2946Church of St John the Baptist (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints733Foel Cwmcerwyn (19 km)
    Beaches & coast1528Marros Sands (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (11 km)
    Museums56Scolton Manor Museum (7 km)
    Parks14Blue Lagoon (9 km)
    Treks12Landsker Borderlands Trail (11 km)
    Temples12Speed: No Limits (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Caldey Island (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Llys-y-frân Reservoir (9 km)
    Caves01Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (80 km)

    Wiston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wiston?

    Wiston Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Rudbaxton Rath (heritage site, about 5 km), Picton Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Llawhaden Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Haverfordwest Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (national park, about 11 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wiston?

    Wiston Castle, about 1 km by road; Dingstopple Castle Mound (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wiston?

    Church of St John the Baptist, about 3 km by road; St Aidan (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wiston?

    Foel Cwmcerwyn, about 19 km by road; Carn Menyn (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wiston?

    Start in Wiston, visit Wiston Castle, then Rudbaxton Rath, then Haverfordwest Castle, then Picton Castle, then Llawhaden Castle, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wiston?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Wiston

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