South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Middlestown

Middlestown is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,402 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 64 churches, 27 parks, 24 forts & heritage and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Yorkshire Sculpture Park (7 km), Sandal Castle (9 km) and Cannon Hall (11 km).

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

Middlestown at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,402
Coordinates
53.6508° N, 1.5976° W
Places within 50 km
183 (183 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 Middlestown

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

108 churches within 100 km of Middlestown. The closest is St Peter's Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Middlestown

48 parks within 100 km of Middlestown. The closest is Penny Pie Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Middlestown

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Middlestown. The closest is Sandal Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Middlestown

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Middlestown. The closest is Airedale (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Black Chew Head · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Middlestown

26 museums within 100 km of Middlestown. The closest is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Middlestown

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Middlestown. The closest is Baitul Hamd (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Middlestown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Middlestown
  2. 11 km Cannon Hall · museum, South Yorkshire
  3. 5 km Yorkshire Sculpture Park · museum, South Yorkshire
  4. 10 km Sandal Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 8 km St Peter's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 22 km Kirklees Priory · heritage site, Greater Manchester
  7. 13 km Back to Middlestown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Middlestown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64108St Peter's Church (14 km)
    Parks2748Penny Pie Park (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2440Sandal Castle (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2435Airedale (20 km)
    Museums1526Yorkshire Sculpture Park (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs812Baitul Hamd (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79RSPB Fairburn Ings (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Woodhead Reservoir (31 km)
    Treks34Silkstone Waggonway (14 km)
    Temples14Bradford Mandir (23 km)
    Caves34Kinderlow Cavern (46 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (19 km)
    Waterfalls11Kinder Scout (43 km)

    Middlestown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Middlestown?

    Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 7 km), Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Cannon Hall (museum, about 11 km), Kirklees Priory (heritage site, about 13 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 14 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 14 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 27 parks, 24 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Middlestown?

    St Peter's Church, about 14 km by road; St John the Baptist (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Middlestown?

    Penny Pie Park, about 16 km by road; Springhead Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Middlestown?

    Sandal Castle, about 9 km by road; Kirklees Priory (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Middlestown?

    Start in Middlestown, visit Cannon Hall, then Yorkshire Sculpture Park, then Sandal Castle, then St Peter's Church, then Kirklees Priory, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Middlestown?

    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 Middlestown

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