Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Armitage

Armitage is a town in Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, home to about 4,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 49 churches, 38 treks, 16 forts & heritage and 20 parks. The must-see places are Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (9 km), Beacon Way (10 km) and Hednesford Park (10 km).

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Armitage, Staffordshire
Armitage, Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Armitage at a glance

Location
Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,650
Coordinates
52.7419° N, 1.8827° W
Places within 50 km
156 (156 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for treks; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Armitage

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Armitage: 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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Things to see near Armitage, by type

Churches near Armitage

92 churches within 100 km of Armitage. The closest is Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Armitage

53 treks within 100 km of Armitage. The closest is Beacon Way (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Forts & heritage near Armitage

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Armitage. The closest is Chartley Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Armitage

33 parks within 100 km of Armitage. The closest is Hednesford Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Armitage

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Armitage. The closest is Mons Hill (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mons Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Thorpe Cloud · viewpoint · Derby · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Dovedale · viewpoint · Derby · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Wychbury Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Bardon Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Walton Hill · viewpoint · Staffordshire · ~49 km · Must-see

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Museums near Armitage

17 museums within 100 km of Armitage. The closest is Statfold Barn Railway and Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Armitage

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Armitage
  2. 9 km Bishop's Palace, Lichfield · palace, Derby
  3. 9 km Beacon Way · trek, Staffordshire
  4. 2 km Chasewater · lake, Staffordshire
  5. 7 km St Luke's Church, Cannock · church, Cheshire East
  6. 4 km Hednesford Park · park, Cheshire East
  7. 10 km Back to Armitage

Plan a longer trip from Armitage — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Armitage

    All places near Armitage by distance

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    Places near Armitage by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches92Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (9 km)
    Treks53Beacon Way (10 km)
    Forts & heritage39Chartley Castle (18 km)
    Parks33Hednesford Park (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mons Hill (34 km)
    Museums17Statfold Barn Railway and Museum (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens10Doxey Marshes (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs8Baitul Muqeet Mosque (24 km)
    Other attractions6Moseley Old Hall (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5Chasewater (12 km)
    Temples2Shree Geeta Bhawan (33 km)
    Buddhist sites2The Dhammatalaka Pagoda (37 km)

    Armitage: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Armitage?

    Bishop's Palace, Lichfield (palace, about 9 km), Beacon Way (trek, about 10 km), Hednesford Park (park, about 10 km), Chasewater (lake, about 12 km), St Luke's Church, Cannock (church, about 14 km), Four Commons Walk (trek, about 15 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 38 treks, 16 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Armitage?

    Bishop's Palace, Lichfield, about 9 km by road; St Luke's Church, Cannock (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Armitage?

    Beacon Way, about 10 km by road; Four Commons Walk (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Armitage?

    Chartley Castle, about 18 km by road; Tutbury Castle (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Armitage?

    Start in Armitage, visit Bishop's Palace, Lichfield, then Beacon Way, then Chasewater, then St Luke's Church, Cannock, then Hednesford Park, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Armitage?

    October to February for treks; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Armitage

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