Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Deeside

Deeside is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 32,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 85 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 36 parks and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ewloe Castle (2 km), St Mary's Church (5 km) and St Michael (6 km).

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Deeside, Cheshire West and Chester
Deeside, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Deeside at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 32,000
Coordinates
53.2005° N, 3.0384° W
Places within 50 km
223 (223 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 Deeside

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

113 churches within 100 km of Deeside. The closest is St Mary's Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Deeside

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Deeside. The closest is Ewloe Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Deeside

40 parks within 100 km of Deeside. The closest is Westminster Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Deeside

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Deeside. The closest is Hope Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Moel y Gelli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Caldy Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~25 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Deeside

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Deeside. The closest is RSPB Burton Mere (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Deeside

13 museums within 100 km of Deeside. The closest is Port Sunlight Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Deeside

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Deeside
  2. 2 km Ewloe Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 2 km St Mary's Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 10 km Ness Botanic Garden · garden, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 3 km RSPB Burton Mere · nature spot, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 4 km St Michael · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 6 km Back to Deeside

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From travellers near Deeside

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How to reach Deeside

    All places near Deeside by distance

    Within 15 km of Deeside

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Deeside by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches85113St Mary's Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4254Ewloe Castle (2 km)
    Parks3640Westminster Park (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1733Hope Mountain (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913RSPB Burton Mere (8 km)
    Museums1013Port Sunlight Museum (22 km)
    Beaches & coast811Hilbre Island Lighthouse (30 km)
    Treks45Sandstone Trail (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Brenig Reservoir (44 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Hilbre Island (30 km)
    Waterfalls12Horseshoe Falls (33 km)

    Deeside: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Deeside?

    Ewloe Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 5 km), St Michael (church, about 6 km), RSPB Burton Mere (nature spot, about 8 km), Ness Botanic Garden (garden, about 10 km), Mold Library and Museum (church, about 10 km).

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

    223 places on Spotwander: 85 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 36 parks, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Deeside?

    St Mary's Church, about 5 km by road; St Michael (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Deeside?

    Ewloe Castle, about 2 km by road; Flint Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Deeside?

    Westminster Park, about 11 km by road; Chester Zoo (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Deeside?

    Start in Deeside, visit Ewloe Castle, then St Mary's Church, then Ness Botanic Garden, then RSPB Burton Mere, then St Michael, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Deeside?

    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 Deeside

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