County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Catterick

Catterick is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 3,155 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Hornby Castle (5 km), South Cowton Castle (9 km) and Richmond Castle (9 km).

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Catterick, County Durham
Catterick, County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Catterick at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,155
Coordinates
54.3754° N, 1.6333° W
Places within 50 km
114 (114 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 museums

Top places to visit near Catterick

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Catterick: 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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Forts & heritage near Catterick

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catterick. The closest is Hornby Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Catterick

75 churches within 100 km of Catterick. The closest is Richmond Castle (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Catterick

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Catterick. The closest is Penhill Crags (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Penhill Crags · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Calver Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Coverdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Little Whernside · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Bishopdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see

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Museums near Catterick

17 museums within 100 km of Catterick. The closest is The Bowes Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Catterick

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Catterick. The closest is Swaledale (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Catterick

15 parks within 100 km of Catterick. The closest is Thorp Perrow Aboretum (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Catterick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catterick
  2. 9 km South Cowton Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  3. 18 km Bedale Leech House · heritage site, York and North Yorkshire
  4. 4 km Thorp Perrow Aboretum · park, York and North Yorkshire
  5. 11 km Hornby Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  6. 11 km Richmond Castle · church, County Durham
  7. 9 km Back to Catterick

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From travellers near Catterick

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How to reach Catterick

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catterick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3983Hornby Castle (5 km)
    Churches2875Richmond Castle (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2255Penhill Crags (27 km)
    Museums317The Bowes Museum (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Swaledale (17 km)
    Parks915Thorp Perrow Aboretum (16 km)
    Treks310Brafferton & Newton Ketton (30 km)
    Caves110Mossdale Caverns (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Farooq-e-Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre (36 km)
    Beaches & coast03Seaton Carew High Light (56 km)
    Other attractions12Rokeby Park (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Semer Water (42 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (59 km)
    Temples02Kumali (71 km)

    Catterick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catterick?

    Hornby Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), South Cowton Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Richmond Castle (church, about 9 km), Bedale Leech House (heritage site, about 12 km), Thorp Perrow Aboretum (park, about 16 km), St Peter (church, about 16 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Catterick?

    Hornby Castle, about 5 km by road; South Cowton Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Catterick?

    Richmond Castle, about 9 km by road; St Peter (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Catterick?

    Penhill Crags, about 27 km by road; Calver Hill (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catterick?

    Start in Catterick, visit South Cowton Castle, then Bedale Leech House, then Thorp Perrow Aboretum, then Hornby Castle, then Richmond Castle, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catterick?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Catterick

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