Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Gresford

Gresford is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 5,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 83 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Wrexham Cathedral (6 km), St Mary (6 km) and Caergwrle Castle (6 km).

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Gresford, Cheshire West and Chester
Gresford, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gresford at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,010
Coordinates
53.0854° N, 2.9706° W
Places within 50 km
217 (217 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 Gresford

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

103 churches within 100 km of Gresford. The closest is Wrexham Cathedral (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gresford

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gresford. The closest is Caergwrle Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gresford

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gresford. The closest is Hope Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Esclusham Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bickerton Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire East · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Horseshoe Pass · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Moel y Gelli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~23 km · Must-see

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Parks near Gresford

38 parks within 100 km of Gresford. The closest is Westminster Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gresford

12 museums within 100 km of Gresford. The closest is Amgueddfa Corwen Museum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gresford

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gresford. The closest is Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gresford

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gresford
  2. 6 km Wrexham Cathedral · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 9 km Hope Mountain · viewpoint, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 2 km Caergwrle Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 9 km St Mary · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 8 km Holt Castle · heritage site, Cheshire East
  7. 8 km Back to Gresford

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From travellers near Gresford

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How to reach Gresford

    All places near Gresford by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gresford by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches83103Wrexham Cathedral (6 km)
    Forts & heritage4561Caergwrle Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2039Hope Mountain (8 km)
    Parks3038Westminster Park (14 km)
    Museums1112Amgueddfa Corwen Museum (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape (24 km)
    Beaches & coast48Hilbre Island Lighthouse (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Brenig Reservoir (47 km)
    Treks56Sandstone Trail (22 km)
    Other attractions34Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (29 km)
    Waterfalls22Horseshoe Falls (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (43 km)

    Gresford: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gresford?

    Wrexham Cathedral (church, about 6 km), St Mary (church, about 6 km), Caergwrle Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Hope Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Holt Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), St Chad's Church, Farndon (church, about 8 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Gresford?

    Wrexham Cathedral, about 6 km by road; St Mary (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gresford?

    Caergwrle Castle, about 6 km by road; Holt Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gresford?

    Hope Mountain, about 8 km by road; Esclusham Mountain (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gresford?

    Start in Gresford, visit Wrexham Cathedral, then Hope Mountain, then Caergwrle Castle, then St Mary, then Holt Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gresford?

    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 Gresford

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