South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Holbeck

Holbeck is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 5,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 37 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 7 parks and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Airedale (3 km), Post Hill (6 km) and Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (6 km).

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

Holbeck at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,505
Coordinates
53.7836° N, 1.5679° W
Places within 50 km
106 (106 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 Holbeck

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Churches near Holbeck

113 churches within 100 km of Holbeck. The closest is St Peter's Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Holbeck

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holbeck. The closest is Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Holbeck

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holbeck

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holbeck. The closest is Airedale (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Stoodley Pike Monument · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~43 km · Must-see

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Museums near Holbeck

21 museums within 100 km of Holbeck. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Holbeck

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Holbeck. The closest is Baitul Hamd (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Holbeck

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holbeck
  2. 8 km Rothwell Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 1 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 7 km Airedale · viewpoint, South Yorkshire
  5. 8 km Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 5 km Post Hill · hill, South Yorkshire
  7. 6 km Back to Holbeck

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holbeck by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches37113St Peter's Church (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2148Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (6 km)
    Parks739Springhead Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1338Airedale (3 km)
    Museums821Roman Bath House, Castleford (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Baitul Hamd (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59RSPB Fairburn Ings (21 km)
    Treks67Silkstone Waggonway (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Gaddings Dam (44 km)
    Caves04Mossdale Caverns (58 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (14 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (34 km)
    Waterfalls01Kinder Scout (61 km)

    Holbeck: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holbeck?

    Airedale (viewpoint, about 3 km), Post Hill (hill, about 6 km), Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (heritage site, about 6 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Springhead Park (park, about 9 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Holbeck?

    St Peter's Church, about 13 km by road; Church of All Saints (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holbeck?

    Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey, about 6 km by road; Rothwell Castle (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Holbeck?

    Springhead Park, about 9 km by road; Penny Pie Park (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holbeck?

    Start in Holbeck, visit Rothwell Castle, then Springhead Park, then Airedale, then Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey, then Post Hill, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holbeck?

    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 Holbeck

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