South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Horsforth

Horsforth is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 19,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 36 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 parks. The must-see places are Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (4 km), Post Hill (7 km) and Baitul Hamd (10 km).

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

Horsforth at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 19,350
Coordinates
53.8426° N, 1.6375° W
Places within 50 km
94 (94 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 Horsforth

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

114 churches within 100 km of Horsforth. The closest is Saltaire Collection (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Horsforth

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Horsforth. The closest is Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Horsforth

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Horsforth. The closest is Post Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Stoodley Pike Monument · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Thorpe Fell Top · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Horsforth

36 parks within 100 km of Horsforth. The closest is Springhead Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Horsforth

19 museums within 100 km of Horsforth. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Horsforth

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

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A one-day trip from Horsforth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Horsforth
  2. 4 km Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 5 km Post Hill · hill, South Yorkshire
  4. 7 km Baitul Hamd · mosque or dargah, South Yorkshire
  5. 1 km Bradford Mandir · temple, West Yorkshire
  6. 1 km Al-Mahdi Mosque · mosque, Greater Manchester
  7. 11 km Back to Horsforth

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Horsforth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches36114Saltaire Collection (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1948Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1043Post Hill (7 km)
    Parks536Springhead Park (19 km)
    Museums519Roman Bath House, Castleford (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs411Baitul Hamd (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29RSPB Fairburn Ings (30 km)
    Treks776 Dales Trail (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Gaddings Dam (41 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (11 km)
    Caves12Mossdale Caverns (48 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (43 km)
    Waterfalls01Kinder Scout (67 km)

    Horsforth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Horsforth?

    Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (heritage site, about 4 km), Post Hill (hill, about 7 km), Baitul Hamd (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Al-Mahdi Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Bradford Mandir (temple, about 11 km), Airedale (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Horsforth?

    Saltaire Collection, about 12 km by road; Church of All Saints (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Horsforth?

    Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey, about 4 km by road; Harewood Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Horsforth?

    Post Hill, about 7 km by road; Airedale (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Horsforth?

    Start in Horsforth, visit Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey, then Post Hill, then Baitul Hamd, then Bradford Mandir, then Al-Mahdi Mosque, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Horsforth?

    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 Horsforth

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