South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Collingham

Collingham is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 3,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 32 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Wetherby Castle (3 km), Wharfedale (5 km) and Spofforth Castle (7 km).

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

Collingham at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,033
Coordinates
53.9117° N, 1.4117° W
Places within 50 km
81 (81 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 Collingham

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

99 churches within 100 km of Collingham. The closest is Church of All Saints (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Collingham

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Collingham. The closest is Wetherby Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Collingham

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Collingham. The closest is Wharfedale (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~50 km · Must-see

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Parks near Collingham

25 parks within 100 km of Collingham. The closest is Springhead Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Collingham

20 museums within 100 km of Collingham. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Collingham

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Collingham. The closest is RSPB Fairburn Ings (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Collingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Collingham
  2. 5 km Wharfedale · viewpoint, South Yorkshire
  3. 6 km Harewood Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  4. 8 km Spofforth Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 6 km Wetherby Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 9 km Kyme Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 10 km Back to Collingham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Collingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3299Church of All Saints (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2465Wetherby Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints746Wharfedale (5 km)
    Parks125Springhead Park (23 km)
    Museums620Roman Bath House, Castleford (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211RSPB Fairburn Ings (25 km)
    Treks311Ebor Way (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Baitul Hamd (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Gaddings Dam (62 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (31 km)
    Caves03Mossdale Caverns (55 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (50 km)

    Collingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Collingham?

    Wetherby Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Wharfedale (viewpoint, about 5 km), Spofforth Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Harewood Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Kyme Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Church of All Saints (church, about 11 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Collingham?

    Church of All Saints, about 11 km by road; Knaresborough Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Collingham?

    Wetherby Castle, about 3 km by road; Spofforth Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Collingham?

    Wharfedale, about 5 km by road; Airedale (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Collingham?

    Start in Collingham, visit Wharfedale, then Harewood Castle, then Spofforth Castle, then Wetherby Castle, then Kyme Castle, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Collingham?

    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 Collingham

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