South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Darton

Darton is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 15,259 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 60 churches, 24 parks, 23 forts & heritage and 28 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km), Penny Pie Park (5 km) and Silkstone Waggonway (6 km).

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

Darton at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 15,259
Coordinates
53.5870° N, 1.5268° W
Places within 50 km
177 (177 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 Darton

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

107 churches within 100 km of Darton. The closest is St Mary (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Darton

43 parks within 100 km of Darton. The closest is Penny Pie Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Darton

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Darton. The closest is Wentworth Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Darton

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Darton. The closest is Ewden Height (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Museums near Darton

24 museums within 100 km of Darton. The closest is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Darton

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Darton. The closest is Markazi Jamia (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Darton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Darton
  2. 5 km Yorkshire Sculpture Park · museum, South Yorkshire
  3. 5 km Cannon Hall · museum, South Yorkshire
  4. 4 km Silkstone Waggonway · trek, South Yorkshire
  5. 4 km Penny Pie Park · park, South Yorkshire
  6. 2 km St Mary · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 6 km Back to Darton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Darton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches60107St Mary (6 km)
    Parks2443Penny Pie Park (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2340Wentworth Castle (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2839Ewden Height (19 km)
    Museums1324Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs711Markazi Jamia (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Grenoside Park (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Woodhead Reservoir (30 km)
    Treks25Silkstone Waggonway (6 km)
    Temples15Bradford Mandir (33 km)
    Caves44Cave Dale (40 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (9 km)
    Waterfalls12Kinder Scout (40 km)

    Darton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Darton?

    Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 5 km), Penny Pie Park (park, about 5 km), Silkstone Waggonway (trek, about 6 km), St Mary (church, about 6 km), Cannon Hall (museum, about 6 km), All Saints and St. James (church, about 6 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 24 parks, 23 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Darton?

    St Mary, about 6 km by road; All Saints and St. James (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Darton?

    Penny Pie Park, about 5 km by road; Locke Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Darton?

    Wentworth Castle, about 9 km by road; Stainborough Castle (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Darton?

    Start in Darton, visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park, then Cannon Hall, then Silkstone Waggonway, then Penny Pie Park, then St Mary, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Darton?

    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 Darton

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