Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Mold

Mold is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 10,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 73 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 33 parks. The must-see places are Mold Library and Museum (1 km), St Mary's Church (6 km) and Ewloe Castle (8 km).

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Mold, Cheshire West and Chester
Mold, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mold at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 10,058
Coordinates
53.1667° N, 3.1414° W
Places within 50 km
219 (219 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 Mold

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mold: 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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Things to see near Mold, by type

Churches near Mold

99 churches within 100 km of Mold. The closest is Mold Library and Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mold

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mold. The closest is Ewloe Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ewloe Castle · fort · Cheshire West and Chester · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Halkyn Castle · fort · Cheshire West and Chester · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Flint Castle · fort · Cheshire West and Chester · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Caergwrle Castle · fort · Cheshire West and Chester · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ruthin Castle · fort · Cheshire West and Chester · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St Saeran · fort · Denbighshire · ~17 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mold

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mold. The closest is Moel Famau (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Moel y Gelli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Clwyd · viewpoint · Denbighshire · ~21 km · Must-see

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Parks near Mold

36 parks within 100 km of Mold. The closest is Westminster Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Westminster Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~20 km · Must-see
  • The Puddydale · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Chester Zoo · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Wirral Country Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Whitby Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Marfords Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~25 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Mold

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mold. The closest is Point of Ayr (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Mold

11 museums within 100 km of Mold. The closest is Port Sunlight Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mold

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mold
  2. 1 km Mold Library and Museum · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 10 km Moel Famau · viewpoint, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 12 km Halkyn Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 8 km St Mary's Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 2 km Ewloe Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 8 km Back to Mold

Plan a longer trip from Mold — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Mold

    All places near Mold by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Mold by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches99Mold Library and Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage58Ewloe Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Moel Famau (10 km)
    Parks36Westminster Park (20 km)
    Beaches & coast12Point of Ayr (30 km)
    Museums11Port Sunlight Museum (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens10RSPB Burton Mere (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7Brenig Reservoir (34 km)
    Waterfalls5Horseshoe Falls (26 km)
    Treks5Sandstone Trail (35 km)
    Other attractions3Brimstage Hall (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Hilbre Island (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2Al-Rahma Mosque (35 km)

    Mold: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mold?

    Mold Library and Museum (church, about 1 km), St Mary's Church (church, about 6 km), Ewloe Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Halkyn Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Moel Famau (viewpoint, about 10 km), Foel Fenlli (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 parks, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Mold?

    Mold Library and Museum, about 1 km by road; St Mary's Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mold?

    Ewloe Castle, about 8 km by road; Halkyn Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mold?

    Moel Famau, about 10 km by road; Foel Fenlli (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mold?

    Start in Mold, visit Mold Library and Museum, then Moel Famau, then Halkyn Castle, then St Mary's Church, then Ewloe Castle, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mold?

    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 Mold

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