Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wye

Wye is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 1,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 30 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 37 parks and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Conningbrook Lakes Country Park (4 km), Godmersham Park (6 km) and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (7 km).

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Wye, Kent
Wye, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wye at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,915
Coordinates
51.1825° N, 0.9368° E
Places within 50 km
151 (151 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 Wye

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

73 churches within 100 km of Wye. The closest is St Mary's Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wye

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wye. The closest is Godmersham Park (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wye

62 parks within 100 km of Wye. The closest is Conningbrook Lakes Country Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wye

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wye. The closest is Jumping Downs (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Wye

15 treks within 100 km of Wye. The closest is Stour Valley Walk (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wye

14 museums within 100 km of Wye. The closest is The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wye

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wye
  2. 4 km Conningbrook Lakes Country Park · park, Kent
  3. 4 km Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood · park, East Sussex
  4. 11 km Godmersham Park · heritage site, Kent
  5. 3 km Chilham Castle · heritage site, Kent
  6. 12 km Spong Wood · park, Kent
  7. 9 km Back to Wye

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How to reach Wye

    All places near Wye by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wye by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3073St Mary's Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage4569Godmersham Park (6 km)
    Parks3762Conningbrook Lakes Country Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1432Jumping Downs (17 km)
    Treks815Stour Valley Walk (12 km)
    Museums514The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (18 km)
    Beaches & coast513Herne Bay Pier (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38East Cliff (27 km)
    Other attractions14Lamb House (37 km)
    Caves13Margate Caves (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nasir Mosque (45 km)
    Temples01Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Arlington Reservoir (81 km)

    Wye: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wye?

    Conningbrook Lakes Country Park (park, about 4 km), Godmersham Park (heritage site, about 6 km), Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (park, about 7 km), Chilham Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Spong Wood (park, about 9 km), Ashford Community Woodland (park, about 11 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 37 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Wye?

    St Mary's Church, about 12 km by road; The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wye?

    Godmersham Park, about 6 km by road; Chilham Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wye?

    Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, about 4 km by road; Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wye?

    Start in Wye, visit Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, then Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, then Godmersham Park, then Chilham Castle, then Spong Wood, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wye?

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

    Towns near Wye

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