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

Places to visit near Broughton

Broughton is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 5,974 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 87 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 36 parks and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Westminster Park (7 km), St Mary (7 km) and Ewloe Castle (8 km).

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

Broughton at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,974
Coordinates
53.1630° N, 2.9931° W
Places within 50 km
222 (222 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 Broughton

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

112 churches within 100 km of Broughton. The closest is St Mary (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Broughton

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Broughton. The closest is Ewloe Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Broughton

40 parks within 100 km of Broughton. The closest is Westminster Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Broughton

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Broughton. The closest is Hope Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bickerton Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire East · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Moel y Gelli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~24 km · Must-see

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Museums near Broughton

13 museums within 100 km of Broughton. The closest is Port Sunlight Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Broughton

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Broughton. The closest is RSPB Burton Mere (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Broughton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Broughton
  2. 9 km Water Tower · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 2 km Westminster Park · park, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 8 km St Mary · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 9 km Caergwrle Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 13 km Ewloe Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 8 km Back to Broughton

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From travellers near Broughton

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How to reach Broughton

    All places near Broughton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Broughton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches87112St Mary (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4157Ewloe Castle (8 km)
    Parks3640Westminster Park (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1733Hope Mountain (10 km)
    Museums1113Port Sunlight Museum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912RSPB Burton Mere (13 km)
    Beaches & coast79Hilbre Island Lighthouse (36 km)
    Treks46Sandstone Trail (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Brenig Reservoir (46 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (20 km)
    Waterfalls12Horseshoe Falls (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (34 km)

    Broughton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Broughton?

    Westminster Park (park, about 7 km), St Mary (church, about 7 km), Ewloe Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Caergwrle Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Water Tower (heritage site, about 9 km), Chester Castle (church, about 9 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 36 parks, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Broughton?

    St Mary, about 7 km by road; Chester Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Broughton?

    Ewloe Castle, about 8 km by road; Caergwrle Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Broughton?

    Westminster Park, about 7 km by road; Chester Zoo (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Broughton?

    Start in Broughton, visit Water Tower, then Westminster Park, then St Mary, then Caergwrle Castle, then Ewloe Castle, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Broughton?

    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 Broughton

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