South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Crigglestone

Crigglestone is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 54 churches, 21 parks, 25 forts & heritage and 22 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sandal Castle (4 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (6 km) and St John the Baptist (9 km).

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

Crigglestone at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Coordinates
53.6424° N, 1.5292° W
Places within 50 km
161 (161 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 Crigglestone

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

109 churches within 100 km of Crigglestone. The closest is St John the Baptist (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Crigglestone

44 parks within 100 km of Crigglestone. The closest is Penny Pie Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Crigglestone

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crigglestone. The closest is Sandal Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Crigglestone

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Crigglestone. The closest is Airedale (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Crigglestone

26 museums within 100 km of Crigglestone. The closest is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Crigglestone

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Crigglestone. The closest is Baitul Hamd (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Crigglestone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crigglestone
  2. 11 km St Peter's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  3. 8 km Sandal Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  4. 9 km St John the Baptist · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 12 km Cannon Hall · museum, South Yorkshire
  6. 5 km Yorkshire Sculpture Park · museum, South Yorkshire
  7. 6 km Back to Crigglestone

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crigglestone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches54109St John the Baptist (9 km)
    Parks2144Penny Pie Park (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2540Sandal Castle (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2234Airedale (20 km)
    Museums1326Yorkshire Sculpture Park (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs512Baitul Hamd (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810RSPB Fairburn Ings (22 km)
    Treks26Silkstone Waggonway (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Woodhead Reservoir (34 km)
    Temples15Bradford Mandir (27 km)
    Caves34Cave Dale (47 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (14 km)
    Waterfalls11Kinder Scout (46 km)

    Crigglestone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crigglestone?

    Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 6 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 9 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 11 km), Cannon Hall (museum, about 11 km), Penny Pie Park (park, about 13 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 21 parks, 25 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Crigglestone?

    St John the Baptist, about 9 km by road; St Peter's Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Crigglestone?

    Penny Pie Park, about 13 km by road; Locke Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crigglestone?

    Sandal Castle, about 4 km by road; Rothwell Castle (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crigglestone?

    Start in Crigglestone, visit St Peter's Church, then Sandal Castle, then St John the Baptist, then Cannon Hall, then Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crigglestone?

    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 Crigglestone

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