County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Haswell

Haswell is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 1,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve (7 km), Hawthorn Dene SSSI (7 km) and Cassop Vale Circular Walk (8 km).

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Haswell, County Durham
Haswell, County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Haswell at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,248
Coordinates
54.7833° N, 1.4167° W
Places within 50 km
134 (134 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 museums

Top places to visit near Haswell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Haswell: 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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Forts & heritage near Haswell

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Haswell. The closest is Dalden Tower (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Haswell

70 churches within 100 km of Haswell. The closest is St Michaels and All Angels (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Haswell

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Haswell. The closest is Tunstall Hills (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tunstall Hills · viewpoint · County Durham · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ouseburn Farm · viewpoint · County Durham · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Jesmond Dene · viewpoint · County Durham · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Hise Hope · viewpoint · County Durham · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Roseberry Topping · viewpoint · Redcar and Cleveland · ~46 km · Must-see

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Museums near Haswell

21 museums within 100 km of Haswell. The closest is Ryhope Engines Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Haswell

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Haswell. The closest is Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Haswell

17 parks within 100 km of Haswell. The closest is Barnes Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Haswell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Haswell
  2. 8 km Cassop Vale Circular Walk · trek, County Durham
  3. 5 km Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, County Durham
  4. 8 km Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve · nature spot, County Durham
  5. 7 km Hawthorn Dene SSSI · nature spot, County Durham
  6. 4 km Dalden Tower · heritage site, County Durham
  7. 9 km Back to Haswell

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How to reach Haswell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Haswell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34103Dalden Tower (9 km)
    Churches3670St Michaels and All Angels (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints739Tunstall Hills (14 km)
    Museums1221Ryhope Engines Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1619Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve (7 km)
    Parks1317Barnes Park (15 km)
    Beaches & coast911Roker Pier Lighthouse (20 km)
    Treks33Cassop Vale Circular Walk (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Nasir Mosque (20 km)
    Caves03Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (56 km)
    Temples12Temple Memorial Park (26 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cow Green Reservoir (74 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (52 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (60 km)

    Haswell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Haswell?

    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Hawthorn Dene SSSI (nature spot, about 7 km), Cassop Vale Circular Walk (trek, about 8 km), Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Dalden Tower (heritage site, about 9 km), Joe's Pond (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Haswell?

    Dalden Tower, about 9 km by road; Maiden's Bower (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Haswell?

    St Michaels and All Angels, about 9 km by road; St Matthew's Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Haswell?

    Tunstall Hills, about 14 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Haswell?

    Start in Haswell, visit Cassop Vale Circular Walk, then Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve, then Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, then Hawthorn Dene SSSI, then Dalden Tower, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Haswell?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Haswell

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