Description

This tool can be used to find OpenStreetMap places matching a selected tag within a particular range of a central location.

Instructions

1. Select an OSM tag to search for
2. Select a radius to search within ... 5km, 10km, 20km or 50km
3. Select a centre point
4. Click Search
5. Once the search is complete, you can click on a marker of a result to find more details

Notes

The search radius is capped at 50km to keep Overpass queries manageable.

Version History

• 26th June 2026 : Version 3.6 - Switched place search to OpenStreetMap Overpass with OSM tag selector
• 21st October 2024 : Version 3.5 - Reset now removes marker shadows
• 21st May 2024 : Version 3.4 - Added Reset Button
• 2nd February 2024 : Version 3.3 - Bug Fixes
• 1st February 2023 : Version 3.2 - Bug Fixes
• 4th September 2022 : Version 3.1 - Updates to interface for list of place types. Bug Fix
• 24th August 2022 : Version 3.0 - Updates to back-end search and front end interface. Comments welcome...
• 1st June 2020 : Version 2.1 - Small bug fix
• 11th February 2020: Version 2.0 - Convert to Leaflet Maps
• 29th July 2017: Version 1.9 - Additional preset radius values added
• 8th June 2017: Version 1.8 - Output now displays number of results. Added full screen icon. Added Geolocion icon
• 1st July 2016: Version 1.7 - You can now find the address of places found by clicking/tapping on the marker
• 18th July 2016: Version 1.6 - Bug Fix Download KML File
• 25th June 2016: Version 1.5 - Download KML File function added
• 30th March 2016: Version 1.4 - If you keep the location textbox blank, it will try to determine you current location and use it
• 30th March 2016: Version 1.3 - New option to link to the result so you can share it with others
• 6th January 2016: Version 1.2 - Multiple types now supported
• 24th September 2015: Version 1.1 - New option to toggle between miles and KM
• 23rd April 2015: Version 1.0 - Initial Version