South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Darfield

Darfield is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 8,246 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 53 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 19 parks. The must-see places are All Saints Church (1 km), St Andrew the Apostle (6 km) and Monk Bretton Priory (6 km).

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

Darfield at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 8,246
Coordinates
53.5339° N, 1.3760° W
Places within 50 km
154 (154 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Darfield

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

120 churches within 100 km of Darfield. The closest is All Saints Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Darfield

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Darfield. The closest is Ewden Height (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Darfield

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Darfield. The closest is The Rockingham Mausoleum (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Darfield

31 parks within 100 km of Darfield. The closest is Phoenix Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Darfield

23 museums within 100 km of Darfield. The closest is Elsecar Heritage Centre (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Darfield

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Darfield. The closest is Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Darfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Darfield
  2. 1 km All Saints Church · church, South Yorkshire
  3. 6 km Phoenix Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 3 km St Andrew the Apostle · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 9 km Elsecar Heritage Centre · museum, South Yorkshire
  6. 8 km Dearne Valley Park · park, South Yorkshire
  7. 7 km Back to Darfield

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From travellers near Darfield

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How to reach Darfield

    All places near Darfield by distance

    Within 15 km of Darfield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Darfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches53120All Saints Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1941Ewden Height (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1939The Rockingham Mausoleum (9 km)
    Parks1931Phoenix Park (6 km)
    Museums1423Elsecar Heritage Centre (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1011Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs59Markazi Jamia (20 km)
    Treks36Silkstone Waggonway (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Ladybower Reservoir (36 km)
    Caves44Cave Dale (43 km)
    Temples24Bradford Mandir (47 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (6 km)
    Waterfalls22Clumber Cascade (45 km)

    Darfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Darfield?

    All Saints Church (church, about 1 km), St Andrew the Apostle (church, about 6 km), Monk Bretton Priory (attraction, about 6 km), Phoenix Park (park, about 6 km), Elsecar Heritage Centre (museum, about 7 km), Dearne Valley Park (park, about 7 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Darfield?

    All Saints Church, about 1 km by road; St Andrew the Apostle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Darfield?

    Ewden Height, about 24 km by road; Margery Hill (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Darfield?

    The Rockingham Mausoleum, about 9 km by road; Wentworth Castle (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Darfield?

    Start in Darfield, visit All Saints Church, then Phoenix Park, then St Andrew the Apostle, then Elsecar Heritage Centre, then Dearne Valley Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Darfield?

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

    Towns near Darfield

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