South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hambleton

Hambleton is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 31 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 parks. The must-see places are Nature Reserve (9 km), St Botolph's (10 km) and Church of All Saints (11 km).

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

Hambleton at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,749
Coordinates
53.7667° N, 1.1667° W
Places within 50 km
89 (89 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 Hambleton

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

110 churches within 100 km of Hambleton. The closest is St Botolph's (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hambleton

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hambleton. The closest is Wressle Castle (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hambleton

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hambleton. The closest is Wharfedale (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~62 km · Must-see

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Parks near Hambleton

23 parks within 100 km of Hambleton. The closest is Springhead Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Hambleton

22 museums within 100 km of Hambleton. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hambleton

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hambleton. The closest is Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hambleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hambleton
  2. 9 km Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  3. 1 km St Botolph's · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 5 km Pontefract Castle · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 6 km RSPB Fairburn Ings · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  6. 20 km Church of All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 11 km Back to Hambleton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hambleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches31110St Botolph's (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2067Wressle Castle (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints332Wharfedale (28 km)
    Parks823Springhead Park (25 km)
    Museums922Roman Bath House, Castleford (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Treks410Ebor Way (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs46Baitul Hamd (46 km)
    Caves06Kirkdale Cave (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Woodhead Reservoir (69 km)
    Temples23Garden Temple (17 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Clumber Cascade (70 km)

    Hambleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hambleton?

    Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), St Botolph's (church, about 10 km), Church of All Saints (church, about 11 km), RSPB Fairburn Ings (nature spot, about 13 km), Pontefract Castle (church, about 15 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 16 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Hambleton?

    St Botolph's, about 10 km by road; Church of All Saints (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hambleton?

    Wressle Castle, about 20 km by road; Duffield Castle (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hambleton?

    Wharfedale, about 28 km by road; Airedale (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hambleton?

    Start in Hambleton, visit Nature Reserve, then St Botolph's, then Pontefract Castle, then RSPB Fairburn Ings, then Church of All Saints, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hambleton?

    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 Hambleton

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