South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Camblesforth

Camblesforth is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,056 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 28 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Wressle Castle (10 km), New Life Community Church (12 km) and St Mary The Virgin (14 km).

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

Camblesforth at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,056
Coordinates
53.7268° N, 1.0200° W
Places within 50 km
79 (79 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 Camblesforth

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Churches near Camblesforth

123 churches within 100 km of Camblesforth. The closest is New Life Community Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Camblesforth

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Camblesforth. The closest is Wressle Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Camblesforth

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Camblesforth. The closest is Wharfedale (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~69 km · Must-see

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Parks near Camblesforth

22 parks within 100 km of Camblesforth. The closest is Sandall Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Camblesforth

21 museums within 100 km of Camblesforth. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Camblesforth

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Camblesforth. The closest is Thorne Moors (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Camblesforth

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 Camblesforth
  2. 15 km Duffield Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 3 km All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 6 km Wressle Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 10 km St Mary The Virgin · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 3 km New Life Community Church · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 12 km Back to Camblesforth

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Camblesforth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches28123New Life Community Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1967Wressle Castle (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints223Wharfedale (41 km)
    Parks822Sandall Park (26 km)
    Museums821Roman Bath House, Castleford (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Thorne Moors (16 km)
    Treks410Wilberforce Way (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Baitus Salaam Mosque (35 km)
    Caves05Kirkdale Cave (74 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Hornsea Mere (72 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (42 km)
    Waterfalls02Clumber Cascade (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Harbour Heritage Museum (84 km)

    Camblesforth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Camblesforth?

    Wressle Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), New Life Community Church (church, about 12 km), St Mary The Virgin (church, about 14 km), All Saints (church, about 15 km), Duffield Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Thorne Moors (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Camblesforth?

    New Life Community Church, about 12 km by road; St Mary The Virgin (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Camblesforth?

    Wressle Castle, about 10 km by road; Duffield Castle (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Camblesforth?

    Wharfedale, about 41 km by road; Airedale (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Camblesforth?

    Start in Camblesforth, visit Duffield Castle, then All Saints, then Wressle Castle, then St Mary The Virgin, then New Life Community Church, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Camblesforth?

    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 Camblesforth

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