South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Methley

Methley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 43 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Roman Bath House, Castleford (4 km), St Peter's Church (6 km) and Springhead Park (6 km).

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

Methley at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,184
Coordinates
53.7289° N, 1.4032° W
Places within 50 km
110 (110 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 Methley

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

112 churches within 100 km of Methley. The closest is St Peter's Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Methley

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Methley. The closest is Rothwell Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Methley

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Methley. The closest is Airedale (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~47 km · Must-see

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Parks near Methley

35 parks within 100 km of Methley. The closest is Springhead Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Methley

20 museums within 100 km of Methley. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Methley

11 treks within 100 km of Methley. The closest is Silkstone Waggonway (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Methley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Methley
  2. 4 km Roman Bath House, Castleford · museum, South Yorkshire
  3. 4 km RSPB Fairburn Ings · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  4. 13 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  5. 1 km Rothwell Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 5 km St Peter's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 6 km Back to Methley

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How to reach Methley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Methley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches43112St Peter's Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2047Rothwell Castle (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints737Airedale (13 km)
    Parks1235Springhead Park (6 km)
    Museums1020Roman Bath House, Castleford (4 km)
    Treks211Silkstone Waggonway (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810RSPB Fairburn Ings (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs410Baitul Hamd (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Woodhead Reservoir (50 km)
    Caves05Cave Dale (62 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (29 km)
    Waterfalls02Kinder Scout (62 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (24 km)

    Methley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Methley?

    Roman Bath House, Castleford (museum, about 4 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 6 km), Springhead Park (park, about 6 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), RSPB Fairburn Ings (nature spot, about 7 km), Pontefract Castle (church, about 9 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Methley?

    St Peter's Church, about 6 km by road; Pontefract Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Methley?

    Rothwell Castle, about 7 km by road; Sandal Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Methley?

    Airedale, about 13 km by road; Post Hill (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Methley?

    Start in Methley, visit Roman Bath House, Castleford, then RSPB Fairburn Ings, then Springhead Park, then Rothwell Castle, then St Peter's Church, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Methley?

    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 Methley

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