South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Dronfield

Dronfield is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 21,124 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 100 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 22 parks. The must-see places are Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (4 km), Graves Park (5 km) and Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (5 km).

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

Dronfield at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 21,124
Coordinates
53.3022° N, 1.4751° W
Places within 50 km
240 (240 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 Dronfield

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

139 churches within 100 km of Dronfield. The closest is Ecclesall All Saints (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dronfield

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dronfield. The closest is Bamford Edge (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Cressbrook Dale · viewpoint · Derby · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Tideswell Dale · viewpoint · Derby · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Harthill Moor · viewpoint · Derby · ~26 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Dronfield

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dronfield. The closest is Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dronfield

29 parks within 100 km of Dronfield. The closest is Graves Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Dronfield

19 museums within 100 km of Dronfield. The closest is Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dronfield

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dronfield. The closest is Stanage (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Dronfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dronfield
  2. 4 km Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland · heritage site, Derby
  3. 5 km Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet · museum, South Yorkshire
  4. 1 km Millhouses Park · park, South Yorkshire
  5. 3 km Meersbrook Park · park, South Yorkshire
  6. 2 km Graves Park · park, South Yorkshire
  7. 5 km Back to Dronfield

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dronfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches100139Ecclesall All Saints (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4044Bamford Edge (20 km)
    Forts & heritage3134Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (4 km)
    Parks2229Graves Park (5 km)
    Museums1719Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Stanage (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Ladybower Reservoir (24 km)
    Treks55Robin Hood Way (25 km)
    Caves44Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Medina Mosque (9 km)
    Temples22Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (16 km)
    Waterfalls22Clumber Cascade (35 km)
    Other attractions22Monk Bretton Priory (35 km)

    Dronfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dronfield?

    Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (heritage site, about 4 km), Graves Park (park, about 5 km), Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet (museum, about 5 km), Millhouses Park (park, about 6 km), Meersbrook Park (park, about 7 km), Whirlow Brook Park (park, about 7 km).

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

    240 places on Spotwander: 100 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 22 parks, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Dronfield?

    Ecclesall All Saints, about 8 km by road; Fulwood Old Chapel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dronfield?

    Bamford Edge, about 20 km by road; Win Hill (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dronfield?

    Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland, about 4 km by road; Sheffield Castle (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dronfield?

    Start in Dronfield, visit Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland, then Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, then Millhouses Park, then Meersbrook Park, then Graves Park, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dronfield?

    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 Dronfield

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