South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Emley

Emley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,497 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 68 churches, 34 parks, 26 forts & heritage and 29 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km), Cannon Hall (7 km) and All Saints and St. James (11 km).

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Emley at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,497
Coordinates
53.6140° N, 1.6313° W
Places within 50 km
203 (203 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 Emley

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

108 churches within 100 km of Emley. The closest is All Saints and St. James (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Emley

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

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Forts & heritage near Emley

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emley. The closest is Sandal Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Emley

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Emley. 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 · ~23 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Black Chew Head · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Emley

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

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Mosques & dargahs near Emley

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Emley. The closest is Baitul Hamd (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Emley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emley
  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. 1 km All Saints and St. James · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 6 km St John's · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 12 km Back to Emley

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How to reach Emley

    All places near Emley by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches68108All Saints and St. James (11 km)
    Parks3449Penny Pie Park (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2638Sandal Castle (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2935Ewden Height (19 km)
    Museums1526Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs813Baitul Hamd (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Grenoside Park (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Woodhead Reservoir (25 km)
    Treks34Silkstone Waggonway (11 km)
    Temples14Bradford Mandir (26 km)
    Caves44Kinderlow Cavern (40 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Kinder Scout (38 km)

    Emley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emley?

    Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 5 km), Cannon Hall (museum, about 7 km), All Saints and St. James (church, about 11 km), Silkstone Waggonway (trek, about 11 km), St John's (church, about 12 km), Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 34 parks, 26 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Emley?

    All Saints and St. James, about 11 km by road; St John's (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Emley?

    Penny Pie Park, about 13 km by road; Locke Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emley?

    Sandal Castle, about 13 km by road; Kirklees Priory (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emley?

    Start in Emley, visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park, then Cannon Hall, then Silkstone Waggonway, then All Saints and St. James, then St John's, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emley?

    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 Emley

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