Pontefract CastleSt Botolph'sRoman Bath House, CastlefordRSPB Fairburn IngsSt John the BaptistSandal Castle
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Low Ackworth

Low Ackworth is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 1,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 43 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 18 parks. The must-see places are Pontefract Castle, St Botolph's and Roman Bath House, Castleford.

53.6502° N, 1.3233° WPop. 1,500

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pontefract Castle, church near Low Ackworth
Must-see

Pontefract Castle

Church · 6 km

St Botolph's, church near Low Ackworth
Must-see

St Botolph's

Church · 11 km

Roman Bath House, Castleford, museum near Low Ackworth
Must-see

Roman Bath House, Castleford

Museum · 11 km

Places near Low Ackworth by type

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One day from Low Ackworth

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:41 pm

57 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 Low Ackworth
  2. Pontefract Castlechurch · 30 min
  3. St Botolph'schurch · 30 min
  4. Roman Bath House, Castlefordmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sandal Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St John the Baptistchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Low Ackworth
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Low Ackworth?

Pontefract Castle (church, about 6 km), St Botolph's (church, about 11 km), Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 11 km), Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km), RSPB Fairburn Ings (nature spot, about 12 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Low Ackworth?

120 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 18 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Low Ackworth?

Pontefract Castle, about 6 km by road; St Botolph's (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Low Ackworth?

Sandal Castle, about 14 km by road; Brodsworth Hall (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Low Ackworth?

Start in Low Ackworth, visit Pontefract Castle, then St Botolph's, then Roman Bath House, Castleford, then Sandal Castle, then St John the Baptist, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.