Places to visit near

Banks

Banks is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom of about 3,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit: 96 churches, 39 parks and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are WWT Martin Mere, St Thomas's and Lifeboat Memorial.

53.6833° N, 2.9167° WPop. 3,572

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km202
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Banks

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:53 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Banks
  2. WWT Martin Merenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. St John'schurch · 30 min
  4. St Michael'schurch · 30 min
  5. Steeplechasetemple · 45 min
  6. St Thomas'schurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Banks
Today’s loopBanksStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Banks?

WWT Martin Mere (nature spot, about 9 km), St Thomas's (church, about 13 km), Lifeboat Memorial (monument, about 13 km), St Anne's Parish Church (church, about 13 km), St John's (church, about 14 km), St Michael's (church, about 16 km).

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

202 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 39 parks, 18 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Banks?

St Thomas's, about 13 km by road; St Anne's Parish Church (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Banks?

Devonshire Road Rock Gardens, about 24 km by road; Moor Park (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Banks?

Start in Banks, visit WWT Martin Mere, then St John's, then St Michael's, then Steeplechase, then St Thomas's, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.