South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bentley

Bentley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 34,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 58 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 parks. The must-see places are Doncaster Minster (2 km), Cusworth Hall (2 km) and Christ Church (2 km).

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Bentley at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 34,821
Coordinates
53.5333° N, 1.1500° W
Places within 50 km
132 (132 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 Bentley

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Churches near Bentley

135 churches within 100 km of Bentley. The closest is Doncaster Minster (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bentley

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bentley. The closest is Hangthwaite (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bentley

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bentley. The closest is Ewden Height (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see

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Parks near Bentley

25 parks within 100 km of Bentley. The closest is Town Fields (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bentley

21 museums within 100 km of Bentley. The closest is Cusworth Hall (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bentley

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

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A one-day trip from Bentley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bentley
  2. 3 km Town Fields · park, South Yorkshire
  3. 1 km Christ Church · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 1 km Danum Gallery, Library and Museum · museum, South Yorkshire
  5. 1 km Doncaster Minster · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 3 km Cusworth Hall · museum, South Yorkshire
  7. 2 km Back to Bentley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bentley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches58135Doncaster Minster (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1842Hangthwaite (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints435Ewden Height (42 km)
    Parks1825Town Fields (3 km)
    Museums1421Cusworth Hall (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Treks210Silkstone Waggonway (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs36Markazi Jamia (30 km)
    Caves04Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (56 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ladybower Reservoir (52 km)
    Other attractions22Monk Bretton Priory (24 km)
    Waterfalls12Clumber Cascade (38 km)

    Bentley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bentley?

    Doncaster Minster (church, about 2 km), Cusworth Hall (museum, about 2 km), Christ Church (church, about 2 km), Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (museum, about 2 km), Town Fields (park, about 3 km), Hangthwaite (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bentley?

    Doncaster Minster, about 2 km by road; Christ Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bentley?

    Hangthwaite, about 3 km by road; Brodsworth Hall (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bentley?

    Ewden Height, about 42 km by road; Airedale (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bentley?

    Start in Bentley, visit Town Fields, then Christ Church, then Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, then Doncaster Minster, then Cusworth Hall, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bentley?

    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 Bentley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bentley’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.