South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Places to visit near Hellaby
Hellaby is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 74 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 parks. The must-see places are Conisbrough Castle (9 km), Clifton Park (9 km) and All Saints Church, Rotherham (10 km).

Hellaby at a glance
- Location
- South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Population
- about 1,100
- Coordinates
- 53.4226° N, 1.2412° W
- Places within 50 km
- 164 (164 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 Hellaby
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hellaby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Conisbrough CastleForts · NottinghamMust-see
- Clifton ParkParks · South YorkshireMust-see
- All Saints Church, RotherhamChurches · NottinghamMust-see
- Saint John the EvangelistChurches · South YorkshireMust-see
- Tickhill CastleForts · NottinghamMust-see
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature ReserveWildlife · South YorkshireMust-see
- St PeterChurches · South YorkshireMust-see
- The Rockingham MausoleumForts · NottinghamMust-see
- Rother Valley Country ParkParks · South YorkshireMust-see
- Blackburn MeadowsParks · NottinghamMust-see
- Saint Peter's ChurchChurches · South YorkshireMust-see
- St Andrew the ApostleChurches · South YorkshireMust-see
More places near Hellaby
- Emmanuel Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Markazi Jamia · dargah · South Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- Cusworth Hall · museum · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- Danum Gallery, Library and Museum · museum · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- South Yorkshire Air Museum · museum · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Doncaster Minster · church · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Phoenix Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth · church · Nottingham · ~17 km · Must-see
- Town Fields · park · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Elsecar Heritage Centre · museum · South Yorkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
Things to see near Hellaby, by type
Churches near Hellaby
138 churches within 100 km of Hellaby. The closest is All Saints Church, Rotherham (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- All Saints Church, Rotherham · church · Nottingham · ~10 km · Must-see
- Saint John the Evangelist · church · South Yorkshire · ~11 km · Must-see
- St Peter · church · South Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter's Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- St Andrew the Apostle · church · South Yorkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Hellaby
39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hellaby. The closest is Conisbrough Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.
- Conisbrough Castle · fort · Nottingham · ~9 km · Must-see
- Tickhill Castle · fort · Nottingham · ~11 km · Must-see
- The Rockingham Mausoleum · fort · Nottingham · ~13 km · Must-see
- Brodsworth Hall · fort · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sheffield Castle · fort · Nottingham · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hangthwaite · fort · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Hellaby
39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hellaby. The closest is Ewden Height (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~35 km · Must-see
- Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~38 km · Must-see
- High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~40 km · Must-see
- Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~40 km · Must-see
- Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~41 km · Must-see
- Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~41 km · Must-see
Parks near Hellaby
27 parks within 100 km of Hellaby. The closest is Clifton Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Clifton Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Rother Valley Country Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Blackburn Meadows · park · Nottingham · ~13 km · Must-see
- Phoenix Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Town Fields · park · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ecclesfield Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
Museums near Hellaby
19 museums within 100 km of Hellaby. The closest is Cusworth Hall (16 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cusworth Hall · museum · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- Danum Gallery, Library and Museum · museum · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- South Yorkshire Air Museum · museum · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Elsecar Heritage Centre · museum · South Yorkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mr Straw's House · museum · Nottingham · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kelham Island Museum · museum · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hellaby
11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hellaby. The closest is Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Grenoside Park · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Nottingham · ~26 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Hellaby
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.
- Start in Hellaby
- 9 km Clifton Park · park, South Yorkshire
- 1 km All Saints Church, Rotherham · church, Nottingham
- 14 km Saint John the Evangelist · church, South Yorkshire
- 2 km Conisbrough Castle · heritage site, Nottingham
- 12 km Tickhill Castle · heritage site, Nottingham
- 11 km Back to Hellaby
Plan a longer trip from Hellaby — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Hellaby
No traveller has reported from around Hellaby yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Hellaby
All places near Hellaby by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Mr Straw's House · museum · Nottingham · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ecclesfield Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Brodsworth Hall · fort · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- St Anne's · church · Nottingham · ~19 km · Must-see
- St Paul's · church · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Christ Church Pitsmoor · church · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Sheffield Castle · fort · Nottingham · ~19 km · Must-see
- Church of Saint Mary's · church · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hangthwaite · fort · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
- Worksop Priory · church · Nottingham · ~20 km · Must-see
- Upper Chapel · church · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kelham Island Museum · museum · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint Matthew's Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Turner Museum of Glass · museum · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
- Saint George's Lecture Theatre · church · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
- Medina Mosque · dargah · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
- Sandall Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
- Grenoside Park · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Meersbrook Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Crookes Valley Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
- Graves Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Creswell Crags · fort · Derby · ~23 km · Must-see
- STC Sheffield · church · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Wadsley Church · church · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Robin Hood Way · trek · Nottingham · ~23 km · Must-see
- Chelsea Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Rivelin Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- St Mary's, Worsbrough · church · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
- Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve · sanctuary · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ecclesall All Saints · church · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Millhouses Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Monk Bretton Priory · attraction · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dearne Valley Park · park · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
- Shepherd Wheel · museum · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet · museum · South Yorkshire · ~26 km · Must-see
- Christ Church Stannington · church · South Yorkshire · ~26 km · Must-see
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Nottingham · ~26 km · Must-see
- Clumber Cascade · waterfall · Nottingham · ~26 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- St Mary's Church · church · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- St Laurence · church · Nottingham · ~51 km · Must-see
- St James' Bonsall · church · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- Cromford Mills · museum · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- St Mary's · church · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- St. Matthew's · church · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- St John The Baptist · church · Derby · ~51 km · Must-see
- Harthill Moor · viewpoint · Derby · ~52 km · Must-see
- Snake Pass · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~52 km · Must-see
- Baitus Salaam Mosque · dargah · Greater Lincolnshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- Woodhead Reservoir · lake · Greater Manchester · ~52 km · Must-see
- St Mary The Virgin · church · South Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
- All Saints · church · Derby · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kinder Scout · waterfall · Greater Manchester · ~53 km · Must-see
- Brown Knoll · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~53 km · Must-see
- High Peak Trail · trek · Derby · ~53 km · Must-see
- Codnor Castle · fort · Derby · ~53 km · Must-see
- All Saints Church · church · Derby · ~53 km · Must-see
- National Stone Centre · museum · Derby · ~53 km · Must-see
- North Lincolnshire Museum · museum · Greater Lincolnshire · ~54 km · Must-see
- Southwell Workhouse · fort · Nottingham · ~54 km · Must-see
- Limestone Way · trek · Derby · ~54 km · Must-see
- St Luke's Church, Heage · church · Derby · ~54 km · Must-see
- Moss Castle · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~55 km · Must-see
- Church of St. John the Evangelist, Hucknall · church · Derby · ~55 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Church · church · Derby · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kinderlow Cavern · cave · Greater Manchester · ~55 km · Must-see
- St Wilfrid's · church · Nottingham · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mill Hill · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~55 km · Must-see
- Wressle Castle · fort · South Yorkshire · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kinder Reservoir · lake · Greater Manchester · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kirklees Priory · fort · Greater Manchester · ~56 km · Must-see
- Arbor Low · fort · Derby · ~56 km · Must-see
- Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
- Greasley Castle · church · Derby · ~56 km · Must-see
- South Head · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gib Hill · fort · Derby · ~56 km · Must-see
- Harboro Rocks · viewpoint · Derby · ~56 km · Must-see
- Alport Height · viewpoint · Derby · ~56 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 74 | 138 | All Saints Church, Rotherham (10 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 21 | 39 | Conisbrough Castle (9 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 9 | 39 | Ewden Height (35 km) |
| Parks | 20 | 27 | Clifton Park (9 km) |
| Museums | 16 | 19 | Cusworth Hall (16 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 11 | 11 | Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (12 km) |
| Treks | 3 | 6 | Robin Hood Way (23 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 5 | Ladybower Reservoir (40 km) |
| Caves | 3 | 4 | Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (41 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 3 | Markazi Jamia (15 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 3 | Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (41 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 2 | Monk Bretton Priory (24 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 2 | Clumber Cascade (26 km) |
Hellaby: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Hellaby?
Conisbrough Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Clifton Park (park, about 9 km), All Saints Church, Rotherham (church, about 10 km), Saint John the Evangelist (church, about 11 km), Tickhill Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hellaby?
164 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 parks, 16 museums.
Which is the nearest church to Hellaby?
All Saints Church, Rotherham, about 10 km by road; Saint John the Evangelist (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Hellaby?
Conisbrough Castle, about 9 km by road; Tickhill Castle (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hellaby?
Ewden Height, about 35 km by road; Bamford Edge (38 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Hellaby?
Start in Hellaby, visit Clifton Park, then All Saints Church, Rotherham, then Saint John the Evangelist, then Conisbrough Castle, then Tickhill Castle, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Hellaby?
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 Hellaby
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- Places near Maltby · 4 km
- Places near Stainton · 6 km
- Places near Whiston · 6 km
- Places near Ulley · 8 km
- Places near Conisbrough · 8 km
- Places near Dinnington · 8 km
- Places near Rotherham · 10 km
- Places near Rawmarsh · 10 km
- Places near Wadworth · 10 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hellaby’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hellaby on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.