South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Garforth

Garforth is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 14,838 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 42 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 parks. The must-see places are Church of All Saints (6 km), RSPB Fairburn Ings (9 km) and Roman Bath House, Castleford (9 km).

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

Garforth at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,838
Coordinates
53.7917° N, 1.3807° W
Places within 50 km
101 (101 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 Garforth

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

105 churches within 100 km of Garforth. The closest is Church of All Saints (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Garforth

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Garforth. The closest is Rothwell Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Garforth

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Garforth. The closest is Airedale (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~54 km · Must-see

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Parks near Garforth

31 parks within 100 km of Garforth. The closest is Springhead Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Garforth

21 museums within 100 km of Garforth. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Garforth

12 treks within 100 km of Garforth. The closest is Silkstone Waggonway (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Garforth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Garforth
  2. 6 km Church of All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  3. 14 km Rothwell Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  4. 1 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  5. 10 km Roman Bath House, Castleford · museum, South Yorkshire
  6. 4 km RSPB Fairburn Ings · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  7. 9 km Back to Garforth

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How to reach Garforth

    All places near Garforth by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Garforth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches42105Church of All Saints (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2056Rothwell Castle (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints538Airedale (12 km)
    Parks931Springhead Park (9 km)
    Museums921Roman Bath House, Castleford (9 km)
    Treks212Silkstone Waggonway (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810RSPB Fairburn Ings (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Baitul Hamd (29 km)
    Caves06Mossdale Caverns (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Woodhead Reservoir (57 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (29 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (33 km)
    Waterfalls01Kinder Scout (70 km)

    Garforth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Garforth?

    Church of All Saints (church, about 6 km), RSPB Fairburn Ings (nature spot, about 9 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 9 km), Springhead Park (park, about 9 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Airedale (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Garforth?

    Church of All Saints, about 6 km by road; St Peter's Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Garforth?

    Rothwell Castle, about 10 km by road; Kyme Castle (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Garforth?

    Airedale, about 12 km by road; Wharfedale (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Garforth?

    Start in Garforth, visit Church of All Saints, then Rothwell Castle, then Springhead Park, then Roman Bath House, Castleford, then RSPB Fairburn Ings, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Garforth?

    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 Garforth

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