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Places near Castleford by type
All 299 places by distance →One day from Castleford
5 stops, one loop, back by 1:21 pm
44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Castleford
- RSPB Fairburn Ingsnature spot · 2 hrs
- St Botolph'schurch · 30 min
- Pontefract Castlechurch · 30 min
- St Peter's Churchchurch · 30 min
- Springhead Parkpark · 45 min
- Back in Castleford
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Castleford?
Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 1 km), RSPB Fairburn Ings (nature spot, about 4 km), Pontefract Castle (church, about 6 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 9 km), Springhead Park (park, about 9 km), St Botolph's (church, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Castleford?
107 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 10 museums.
Which is the nearest church to Castleford?
Pontefract Castle, about 6 km by road; St Peter's Church (9 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Castleford?
Rothwell Castle, about 10 km by road; Sandal Castle (14 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Castleford?
Start in Castleford, visit RSPB Fairburn Ings, then St Botolph's, then Pontefract Castle, then St Peter's Church, then Springhead Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.