Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Blacon

Blacon is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 13,495 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 101 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 39 parks and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Water Tower (3 km), Northgate Church (3 km) and King Charles Tower (4 km).

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Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester
Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Blacon at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 13,495
Coordinates
53.2083° N, 2.9253° W
Places within 50 km
242 (242 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 Blacon

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

125 churches within 100 km of Blacon. The closest is Northgate Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Blacon

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blacon. The closest is Water Tower (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Blacon

42 parks within 100 km of Blacon. The closest is Chester Zoo (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Blacon

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Blacon. The closest is Hope Mountain (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bickerton Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire East · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Caldy Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Bidston Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~30 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blacon

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blacon. The closest is RSPB Burton Mere (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Blacon

13 museums within 100 km of Blacon. The closest is Port Sunlight Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Blacon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blacon
  2. 3 km Water Tower · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 1 km Wesley Methodist Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 1 km Welsh Presbyterian Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 1 km King Charles Tower · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 1 km Northgate Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 3 km Back to Blacon

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How to reach Blacon

    All places near Blacon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blacon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches101125Northgate Church (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4554Water Tower (3 km)
    Parks3942Chester Zoo (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Hope Mountain (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114RSPB Burton Mere (11 km)
    Museums1113Port Sunlight Museum (21 km)
    Beaches & coast79New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (34 km)
    Treks46Sandstone Trail (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Carr Mill Dam (41 km)
    Other attractions34Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Horseshoe Falls (39 km)

    Blacon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blacon?

    Water Tower (heritage site, about 3 km), Northgate Church (church, about 3 km), King Charles Tower (heritage site, about 4 km), Welsh Presbyterian Church (church, about 4 km), Wesley Methodist Church (church, about 4 km), Roman Amphitheatre (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 101 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Blacon?

    Northgate Church, about 3 km by road; Welsh Presbyterian Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Blacon?

    Water Tower, about 3 km by road; King Charles Tower (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Blacon?

    Chester Zoo, about 4 km by road; Westminster Park (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blacon?

    Start in Blacon, visit Water Tower, then Wesley Methodist Church, then Welsh Presbyterian Church, then King Charles Tower, then Northgate Church, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blacon?

    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 Blacon

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