Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wooler

Wooler is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,983 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Humbleton Hill Hill Fort (3 km), Coupland Castle (8 km) and Yeavering Bell (8 km).

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Wooler, Northumberland
Wooler, Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wooler at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,983
Coordinates
55.5476° N, 2.0119° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 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 Wooler

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

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wooler. The closest is Humbleton Hill Hill Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wooler

30 churches within 100 km of Wooler. The closest is St Aidan's Church (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wooler

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wooler. The closest is Yeavering Bell (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Wooler

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wooler. The closest is Bamburgh Lighthouse (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Wooler

14 museums within 100 km of Wooler. The closest is Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wooler

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wooler. The closest is Ford Moss Nature Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wooler

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wooler
  2. 3 km Humbleton Hill Hill Fort · fort, Northumberland
  3. 5 km Yeavering Bell · viewpoint, Northumberland
  4. 2 km Coupland Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  5. 9 km Ford Moss Nature Reserve · nature spot, Northumberland
  6. 19 km Chillingham Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  7. 9 km Back to Wooler

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How to reach Wooler

    All places near Wooler by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wooler by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage37110Humbleton Hill Hill Fort (3 km)
    Churches630St Aidan's Church (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints924Yeavering Bell (8 km)
    Beaches & coast517Bamburgh Lighthouse (25 km)
    Museums214Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Ford Moss Nature Reserve (12 km)
    Parks27Hulne Park (26 km)
    Treks13Berwickshire Coastal Path (35 km)
    Other attractions02St. Abbs Lighthouse (52 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Marl Loch (93 km)
    Temples01Temple Memorial Park (93 km)

    Wooler: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wooler?

    Humbleton Hill Hill Fort (fort, about 3 km), Coupland Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Yeavering Bell (viewpoint, about 8 km), Chillingham Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Ford Moss Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Hedgehope Hill (hill, about 12 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wooler?

    Humbleton Hill Hill Fort, about 3 km by road; Coupland Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wooler?

    St Aidan's Church, about 25 km by road; Biddlestone Chapel (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wooler?

    Yeavering Bell, about 8 km by road; Hedgehope Hill (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wooler?

    Start in Wooler, visit Humbleton Hill Hill Fort, then Yeavering Bell, then Coupland Castle, then Ford Moss Nature Reserve, then Chillingham Castle, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wooler?

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

    Towns near Wooler

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