York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bedale

Bedale is a town in York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 4,601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Bedale Leech House (1 km), Thorp Perrow Aboretum (3 km) and Snape Castle (5 km).

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Bedale, York and North Yorkshire
Bedale, York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bedale at a glance

Location
York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,601
Coordinates
54.2881° N, 1.5918° W
Places within 50 km
109 (109 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 museums

Top places to visit near Bedale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bedale: 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 Bedale, by type

Forts & heritage near Bedale

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bedale. The closest is Bedale Leech House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bedale

77 churches within 100 km of Bedale. The closest is Church of All Saints, Northallerton (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bedale

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bedale. The closest is Penhill Crags (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Penhill Crags · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Coverdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Little Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bedale

16 museums within 100 km of Bedale. The closest is The Courthouse Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bedale

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bedale. The closest is Swaledale (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bedale

12 parks within 100 km of Bedale. The closest is Thorp Perrow Aboretum (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bedale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bedale
  2. 1 km Bedale Leech House · heritage site, York and North Yorkshire
  3. 9 km Hornby Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  4. 12 km Clifton Castle · heritage site, York and North Yorkshire
  5. 5 km Snape Castle · heritage site, York and North Yorkshire
  6. 1 km Thorp Perrow Aboretum · park, York and North Yorkshire
  7. 3 km Back to Bedale

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From travellers near Bedale

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How to reach Bedale

    All places near Bedale by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Harlsey Castle · fort · County Durham · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Swaledale · sanctuary · County Durham · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Upsall Castle · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
    • St Mary's · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kirby Knowle Castle · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Fountains Abbey · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mount Grace Priory · fort · County Durham · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Penhill Crags · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Nidderdale Way · trek · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
    • St Peter · church · County Durham · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Church of Christ the Consoler · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
    • St Chad · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
    • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Ravensworth Castle · fort · County Durham · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Penhill Preceptory · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
    • 6 Dales Trail · trek · York and North Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Bolton Castle · fort · County Durham · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Coverdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
    • St Mary's · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
    • St James · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
    • South Park · park · Darlington · ~32 km · Must-see
    • St Andrews, Aysgarth · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Whorlton Castle · fort · County Durham · ~32 km · Must-see
    • St Andrew · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Little Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Holy Trinity · church · Darlington · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Ripley Castle · fort · South Yorkshire · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Piercebridge Roman Bridge · fort · County Durham · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Calver Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Meugher · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Rye Dale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Bishopdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Deserted Medieval Village of Ulnaby · fort · Darlington · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Byland Abbey · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Great Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Bilsdale · viewpoint · Redcar and Cleveland · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Rievaulx Abbey · fort · York and North Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bedale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3483Bedale Leech House (1 km)
    Churches3177Church of All Saints, Northallerton (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2453Penhill Crags (27 km)
    Museums316The Courthouse Museum (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens116Swaledale (22 km)
    Parks712Thorp Perrow Aboretum (3 km)
    Treks412Nidderdale Way (27 km)
    Caves110Mossdale Caverns (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Farooq-e-Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre (44 km)
    Temples03Kumali (65 km)
    Other attractions12Rokeby Park (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Semer Water (43 km)
    Beaches & coast02Seaton Carew High Light (64 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (70 km)

    Bedale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bedale?

    Bedale Leech House (heritage site, about 1 km), Thorp Perrow Aboretum (park, about 3 km), Snape Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Clifton Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Hornby Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), St Nicholas, West Tanfield (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bedale?

    Bedale Leech House, about 1 km by road; Snape Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bedale?

    Church of All Saints, Northallerton, about 15 km by road; St Mary, Wath (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bedale?

    Penhill Crags, about 27 km by road; How Stean Gorge (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bedale?

    Start in Bedale, visit Bedale Leech House, then Hornby Castle, then Clifton Castle, then Snape Castle, then Thorp Perrow Aboretum, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bedale?

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

    Towns near Bedale

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