South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lofthouse

Lofthouse is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 23,458 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 43 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 12 parks and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Peter's Church (3 km), Rothwell Castle (3 km) and Springhead Park (3 km).

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

Lofthouse at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 23,458
Coordinates
53.7295° N, 1.4970° W
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 Lofthouse

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

113 churches within 100 km of Lofthouse. The closest is St Peter's Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lofthouse

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lofthouse. The closest is Rothwell Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Lofthouse

41 parks within 100 km of Lofthouse. The closest is Springhead Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lofthouse

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lofthouse. The closest is Airedale (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~42 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~43 km · Must-see

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Museums near Lofthouse

23 museums within 100 km of Lofthouse. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lofthouse

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lofthouse. The closest is RSPB Fairburn Ings (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lofthouse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lofthouse
  2. 9 km Airedale · viewpoint, South Yorkshire
  3. 7 km Rothwell Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  4. 1 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  5. 5 km St Peter's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 8 km Sandal Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 10 km Back to Lofthouse

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How to reach Lofthouse

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lofthouse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches43113St Peter's Church (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2141Rothwell Castle (3 km)
    Parks1241Springhead Park (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1136Airedale (9 km)
    Museums1023Roman Bath House, Castleford (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710RSPB Fairburn Ings (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs410Baitul Hamd (21 km)
    Treks28Silkstone Waggonway (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Woodhead Reservoir (44 km)
    Caves05Cave Dale (59 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (21 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (25 km)
    Waterfalls01Kinder Scout (57 km)

    Lofthouse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lofthouse?

    St Peter's Church (church, about 3 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Springhead Park (park, about 3 km), Airedale (viewpoint, about 9 km), Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 12 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Lofthouse?

    St Peter's Church, about 3 km by road; Church of All Saints (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lofthouse?

    Rothwell Castle, about 3 km by road; Sandal Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lofthouse?

    Springhead Park, about 3 km by road; Penny Pie Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lofthouse?

    Start in Lofthouse, visit Airedale, then Rothwell Castle, then Springhead Park, then St Peter's Church, then Sandal Castle, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lofthouse?

    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 Lofthouse

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