Yorkshire Wildlife ParkPotteric Carr Nature ReserveSandall ParkTown FieldsTickhill CastleSt Lawrence CofE
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Finningley

Finningley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 3,525 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 61 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 17 parks. The must-see places are Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Potteric Carr Nature Reserve and South Yorkshire Air Museum.

53.4870° N, 0.9908° WPop. 3,525

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Nature spot · 4 km

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, nature spot near Finningley
Must-see

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Nature spot · 9 km

South Yorkshire Air Museum, museum near Finningley
Must-see

South Yorkshire Air Museum

Museum · 11 km

Places near Finningley by type

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One day from Finningley

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Finningley
  2. Yorkshire Wildlife Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sandall Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Town Fieldspark · 45 min
  5. Potteric Carr Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Tickhill Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Finningley
Today’s loopFinningleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Finningley?

Yorkshire Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Potteric Carr Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), South Yorkshire Air Museum (museum, about 11 km), Sandall Park (park, about 11 km), Town Fields (park, about 12 km), Christ Church (church, about 12 km).

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

126 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 17 parks, 13 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Finningley?

Christ Church, about 12 km by road; St Lawrence CofE (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Finningley?

Tickhill Castle, about 13 km by road; Hangthwaite (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Finningley?

Start in Finningley, visit Yorkshire Wildlife Park, then Sandall Park, then Town Fields, then Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, then Tickhill Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.