Knaresborough, York and North YorkshireKnaresborough CastleSpofforth CastleRipley CastleWetherby CastleSt JamesChurch of Christ the Consoler
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Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a town in York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 14,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 35 churches, 37 forts & heritage and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Knaresborough Castle, Spofforth Castle and Ripley Castle.

54.0091° N, 1.4685° WPop. 14,740

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Knaresborough Castle, church near Knaresborough
Must-see

Knaresborough Castle

Church · 1 km · South Yorkshire

Spofforth Castle, heritage site near Knaresborough
Must-see

Spofforth Castle

Heritage site · 8 km · South Yorkshire

Ripley Castle, heritage site near Knaresborough
Must-see

Ripley Castle

Heritage site · 9 km · South Yorkshire

Places near Knaresborough by type

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One day from Knaresborough

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Knaresborough
  2. Wetherby Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Spofforth Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ripley Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Church of Christ the Consolerchurch · 30 min
  6. St Jameschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Knaresborough
Today’s loopKnaresboroughStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Knaresborough?

Knaresborough Castle (church, about 1 km), Spofforth Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Ripley Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Wetherby Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), St James (church, about 13 km), Church of Christ the Consoler (church, about 14 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Knaresborough?

Knaresborough Castle, about 1 km by road; St James (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Knaresborough?

Spofforth Castle, about 8 km by road; Ripley Castle (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Knaresborough?

Start in Knaresborough, visit Wetherby Castle, then Spofforth Castle, then Ripley Castle, then Church of Christ the Consoler, then St James, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.