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

Places to visit near Buckley

Buckley is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 63,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 78 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 33 parks. The must-see places are Ewloe Castle (5 km), Mold Library and Museum (5 km) and St Mary's Church (5 km).

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

Buckley at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 63,576
Coordinates
53.1667° N, 3.0833° W
Places within 50 km
220 (220 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 Buckley

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

105 churches within 100 km of Buckley. The closest is Mold Library and Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Mold Library and Museum · church · Cheshire West and Chester · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St Mary's Church · church · Cheshire West and Chester · ~5 km · Must-see
  • St Michael · church · Cheshire West and Chester · ~12 km · Must-see
  • St Mary · church · Cheshire West and Chester · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Chester Castle · church · Cheshire West and Chester · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Northgate Church · church · Cheshire West and Chester · ~16 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Buckley

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buckley. The closest is Ewloe Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buckley

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buckley. The closest is Hope Mountain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Moel y Gelli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Esclusham Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Buckley

38 parks within 100 km of Buckley. The closest is Westminster Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Buckley

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buckley

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

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A one-day trip from Buckley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buckley
  2. 5 km Ewloe Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 2 km St Mary's Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 6 km Mold Library and Museum · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 11 km Hope Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 2 km Caergwrle Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 9 km Back to Buckley

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From travellers near Buckley

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How to reach Buckley

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buckley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches78105Mold Library and Museum (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4455Ewloe Castle (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2441Hope Mountain (9 km)
    Parks3338Westminster Park (15 km)
    Museums1012Port Sunlight Museum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911RSPB Burton Mere (13 km)
    Beaches & coast811Hilbre Island Lighthouse (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Brenig Reservoir (39 km)
    Waterfalls25Horseshoe Falls (28 km)
    Treks25Sandstone Trail (31 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Hilbre Island (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (33 km)

    Buckley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buckley?

    Ewloe Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Mold Library and Museum (church, about 5 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 5 km), Hope Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Caergwrle Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Halkyn Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Buckley?

    Mold Library and Museum, about 5 km by road; St Mary's Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buckley?

    Ewloe Castle, about 5 km by road; Caergwrle Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buckley?

    Hope Mountain, about 9 km by road; Moel Famau (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buckley?

    Start in Buckley, visit Ewloe Castle, then St Mary's Church, then Mold Library and Museum, then Hope Mountain, then Caergwrle Castle, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buckley?

    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 Buckley

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