Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Woking

Woking is a city in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 103,932 people. Within 50 km by road there are 292 places to visit — 88 churches, 77 parks, 36 forts & heritage and 33 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shah Jahan Mosque (1 km), Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse (4 km) and RHS Garden, Wisley (7 km).

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Woking, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Woking, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Woking at a glance

Location
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 103,932
Coordinates
51.3190° N, 0.5589° W
Places within 50 km
292 (292 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 Woking

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Woking: 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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Things to see near Woking, by type

Churches near Woking

88 churches within 100 km of Woking. The closest is Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Woking

77 parks within 100 km of Woking. The closest is RHS Garden, Wisley (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Woking

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woking. The closest is Henley Fort (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Woking

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Woking. The closest is Windsor Great Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Woking

13 museums within 100 km of Woking. The closest is Eel Pie Island Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Woking

12 treks within 100 km of Woking. The closest is Three Castles Path (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Woking

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Woking
  2. 1 km Shah Jahan Mosque · mosque, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  3. 6 km RHS Garden, Wisley · garden, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  4. 5 km Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse · palace, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  5. 9 km Chitty's Common · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  6. 5 km Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond · park, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  7. 8 km Back to Woking

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How to reach Woking

    All places near Woking by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woking by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8888Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse (4 km)
    Parks7777RHS Garden, Wisley (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Henley Fort (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3333Windsor Great Park (18 km)
    Museums1313Eel Pie Island Museum (27 km)
    Treks1212Three Castles Path (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1010Shah Jahan Mosque (1 km)
    Temples99Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Box Hill (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Virginia Water (14 km)
    Buddhist sites22Buddhapadipa Temple (33 km)
    Other attractions11Ash Museum (17 km)

    Woking: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woking?

    Shah Jahan Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse (palace, about 4 km), RHS Garden, Wisley (garden, about 7 km), Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond (park, about 8 km), Chitty's Common (park, about 9 km), Brentmoor Heath (park, about 9 km).

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

    292 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 77 parks, 36 forts & heritage, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Woking?

    Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse, about 4 km by road; South Ascot Playing Field (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Woking?

    RHS Garden, Wisley, about 7 km by road; Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Woking?

    Henley Fort, about 13 km by road; Caesar's Camp (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woking?

    Start in Woking, visit Shah Jahan Mosque, then RHS Garden, Wisley, then Woking Palace Moated Site, Fishponds and Ruins at Oldhall Copse, then Chitty's Common, then Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woking?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Woking

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