South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Askern

Askern is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 5,570 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 49 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 parks. The must-see places are Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (6 km), Hangthwaite (9 km) and Brodsworth Hall (11 km).

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Askern, South Yorkshire
Askern, South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Askern at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,570
Coordinates
53.6164° N, 1.1524° W
Places within 50 km
120 (120 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Askern

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

127 churches within 100 km of Askern. The closest is Doncaster Minster (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Askern

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Askern. The closest is Hangthwaite (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Askern

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Askern. The closest is Airedale (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see

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Parks near Askern

24 parks within 100 km of Askern. The closest is Sandall Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Askern

21 museums within 100 km of Askern. The closest is Cusworth Hall (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Askern

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Askern. The closest is Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Askern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Askern
  2. 6 km Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  3. 5 km Sandall Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 7 km Hangthwaite · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 4 km Cusworth Hall · museum, South Yorkshire
  6. 6 km Brodsworth Hall · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 11 km Back to Askern

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How to reach Askern

    All places near Askern by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Askern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches49127Doncaster Minster (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1853Hangthwaite (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints432Airedale (39 km)
    Parks1824Sandall Park (11 km)
    Museums1421Cusworth Hall (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Treks29Silkstone Waggonway (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs36Markazi Jamia (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Ladybower Reservoir (57 km)
    Caves04Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (64 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (36 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (25 km)
    Waterfalls12Clumber Cascade (49 km)

    Askern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Askern?

    Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Hangthwaite (heritage site, about 9 km), Brodsworth Hall (heritage site, about 11 km), Sandall Park (park, about 11 km), Cusworth Hall (museum, about 12 km), Doncaster Minster (church, about 13 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Askern?

    Doncaster Minster, about 13 km by road; Christ Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Askern?

    Hangthwaite, about 9 km by road; Brodsworth Hall (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Askern?

    Airedale, about 39 km by road; Wharfedale (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Askern?

    Start in Askern, visit Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve, then Sandall Park, then Hangthwaite, then Cusworth Hall, then Brodsworth Hall, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Askern?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Askern

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