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Fitzwilliam

Fitzwilliam is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 4,259 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 44 churches, 20 forts & heritage and 18 parks. The must-see places are St John the Baptist, Sandal Castle and Pontefract Castle.

53.6329° N, 1.3769° WPop. 4,259

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Fitzwilliam

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:33 pm

52 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 Fitzwilliam
  2. St John the Baptistchurch · 30 min
  3. Sandal Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St Peter's Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Roman Bath House, Castlefordmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pontefract Castlechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Fitzwilliam
Today’s loopFitzwilliamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fitzwilliam?

St John the Baptist (church, about 8 km), Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Pontefract Castle (church, about 11 km), Monk Bretton Priory (attraction, about 12 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 13 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 14 km).

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

128 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Fitzwilliam?

St John the Baptist, about 8 km by road; Pontefract Castle (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fitzwilliam?

Sandal Castle, about 10 km by road; Brodsworth Hall (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fitzwilliam?

Start in Fitzwilliam, visit St John the Baptist, then Sandal Castle, then St Peter's Church, then Roman Bath House, Castleford, then Pontefract Castle, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.