South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Birdwell

Birdwell is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 3,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 59 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage and 22 parks. The must-see places are St Mary's, Worsbrough (1 km), Wentworth Castle (4 km) and Stainborough Castle (4 km).

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

Birdwell at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,056
Coordinates
53.5140° N, 1.4793° W
Places within 50 km
175 (175 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Birdwell

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Churches near Birdwell

114 churches within 100 km of Birdwell. The closest is St Mary's, Worsbrough (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Birdwell

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Birdwell. The closest is Ewden Height (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Birdwell

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Birdwell. The closest is Wentworth Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Birdwell

36 parks within 100 km of Birdwell. The closest is Locke Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Birdwell

23 museums within 100 km of Birdwell. The closest is Elsecar Heritage Centre (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Birdwell

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Birdwell. The closest is Grenoside Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Birdwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Birdwell
  2. 1 km St Mary's, Worsbrough · church, South Yorkshire
  3. 3 km Dearne Valley Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 2 km Locke Park · park, South Yorkshire
  5. 3 km Wentworth Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 1 km Stainborough Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 4 km Back to Birdwell

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    Within 15 km of Birdwell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Birdwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches59114St Mary's, Worsbrough (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2742Ewden Height (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2238Wentworth Castle (4 km)
    Parks2236Locke Park (4 km)
    Museums1523Elsecar Heritage Centre (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Grenoside Park (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs58Markazi Jamia (18 km)
    Treks37Silkstone Waggonway (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Ladybower Reservoir (27 km)
    Caves44Cave Dale (35 km)
    Temples24Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (42 km)
    Other attractions13Monk Bretton Priory (7 km)
    Waterfalls22Kinder Scout (37 km)

    Birdwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Birdwell?

    St Mary's, Worsbrough (church, about 1 km), Wentworth Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Stainborough Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Locke Park (park, about 4 km), Dearne Valley Park (park, about 4 km), Elsecar Heritage Centre (museum, about 6 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 22 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Birdwell?

    St Mary's, Worsbrough, about 1 km by road; St Mary (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Birdwell?

    Ewden Height, about 15 km by road; Margery Hill (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Birdwell?

    Wentworth Castle, about 4 km by road; Stainborough Castle (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Birdwell?

    Start in Birdwell, visit St Mary's, Worsbrough, then Dearne Valley Park, then Locke Park, then Wentworth Castle, then Stainborough Castle, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Birdwell?

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

    Towns near Birdwell

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