Top rated Historic sites in Horsham, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Historic sites in Horsham

Experience the best that Horsham has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 76 places from Historic site category.

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St John the Baptist, Boldre

Church

👍👍 Lovely historic church, always open to look inside or sit in the atmosphere. we've done about 6 local walks in the beautiful surroundings incorporating a church visit each time and love it.

5.00 (67 reviews) (~90.16 km from centre)

Vulcan XM655

Airplane

👍👍 The team of volunteers have done a fantastic job restoring and maintaining the Vulcan in running order. One of only 3 runnable Vulcans it's a real privilege to be able to get up close to this iconic aircraft. Well worth a visit and a nice little cafe to grab a cuppa.

4.90 (127 reviews) (~154.29 km from centre)

Worcester Cathedral

Cathedral

Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower.

4.80 (3.6K reviews) (~180.85 km from centre)

Harvington Hall

Historical place museum

Elizabethan and Georgian mansion with surviving priest holes and wall paintings, plus a malt house.

4.80 (840 reviews) (~193.18 km from centre)

Shepton Mallet Prison

Tourist attraction

Early 17th-century prison open for guided ghost walks, plus escape rooms & team-building activities.

4.80 (536 reviews) (~155.12 km from centre)

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

Historical place

Built around 3500 BC & set in a peaceful valley, this Neolithic tomb has multiple burial chambers.

4.80 (179 reviews) (~145.7 km from centre)

The Saxon Sanctuary

Historical place

👍👍 1000s of people drive past this church not realising it's the oldest church in Warwickshire, and has an amazing history, well worth a break in your journey to marvel at the building and view the exhibition inside

4.80 (98 reviews) (~167.03 km from centre)

Dolebury Warren

Historical place

👍👍 A place of tranquil beauty and history with amazing views over North Somerset towards Wales. Great walk and pub nearby (The Swan).

4.80 (90 reviews) (~174.36 km from centre)

Birdswood Canal Boat

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We had a wonderful two hours on the Birdswood cruising along the Cromford Canal. The commentary was most informative and the crew were both very friendly and extremely helpful. It was great getting close to the wildlife and learning about this very historic location and the lives of the people who l...

4.80 (73 reviews) (~242.42 km from centre)

Hampden House

Wedding venue

👍 Grade 1 listed building, surrounded by some beautiful countryside. As well as being a stately home, it has been a girl's school and was once owned by Hammer House Studios to film their Hammer House of Horror series in. It is now a very attractive wedding venue but unfortunately not open to the gener...

4.80 (44 reviews) (~78.7 km from centre)

Windsor Castle

Castle

Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art & antiques, plus grounds & a chapel.

4.70 (54K reviews) (~50.55 km from centre)

Hampton Court Palace

Historical place

Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.

4.70 (23.7K reviews) (~37.88 km from centre)

Blenheim Palace

Castle

Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.

4.70 (14.9K reviews) (~112.24 km from centre)

The National Museum of Computing

Museum

A large collection of historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus (guided tours available).

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~107.89 km from centre)

Westgate Hall

Wedding service

👍👍 A very historic landmark in Southampton, the West Gate was the main gate for leaving and entering Southampton by sea. Henry V and his troops left by the gate in 1415 on their way to the battle of Agincourt. Also leaving from here were the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from West Quay on "the Mayflower" on...

4.70 (193 reviews) (~77.61 km from centre)

Kenley Aerodrome

Airport

👍 Very nice place, great to have a walk.

4.70 (176 reviews) (~31.5 km from centre)

Southwick House

Historical place

👍👍 Map room and house tour is excellent. Royal Military Police museum is great too. Volunteers are very knowledgeable and you are able to touch and hold some interesting exhibits

4.70 (150 reviews) (~57.99 km from centre)

Twyford Waterworks

Historical place

👍👍 Interesting place to visit, I have been a couple of times and still fascinating. Good place to kill a hour or two and see some steam power and some history 🙂

4.70 (117 reviews) (~67.95 km from centre)

St Mary's Guildhall - Display remains Roman road

Historical place

👍 This unique building was a major residence, possibly the property of Henry II constructed for the crown-wearing ceremonies of Christmas 1157. It was used for royal wine storage after 1228 before being acquired by St Marys Guild in 1251/2. St Marys Guild used the property as its Guildhall until 1547,...

4.70 (46 reviews) (~240.54 km from centre)

Tower of London

Castle

Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

4.60 (103K reviews) (~52.54 km from centre)

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Top rated Historic sites in Horsham, United Kingdom