Kingsgate the Church of St Swithun Upon Kingsgate

No. 1329 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 142 for history. History, 27.1 km from Petersfield, just outside the South Downs National Park.

Kingsgate the Church of St Swithun Upon Kingsgate
Photo: John Stanning (Stanning at English Wikipedia), CC BY-SA 3.0

A Grade I listed church, St Swithun upon Kingsgate.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.68 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Lainston House HotelGrade II* listed, 32 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
voco Winchester Hotel and SpaStay, 24 km from PetersfieldSaunas and cold plunges
Waterwells Farm Certificated LocationStay, 27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Morn HillStay, 23 km from PetersfieldCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old Gaolhouse27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Royal Oak27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Wykeham Arms27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Alfie's27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium24 km from PetersfieldFamily days out
Royal Green Jackets Museum28 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Chesil TheatreGrade II* listed, 27 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Gurkha Museum28 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage