South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Morley

Morley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 57,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 47 churches, 14 parks, 20 forts & heritage and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Post Hill (8 km), Airedale (9 km) and Rothwell Castle (10 km).

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

Morley at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 57,385
Coordinates
53.7401° N, 1.5988° W
Places within 50 km
126 (126 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 Morley

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

112 churches within 100 km of Morley. The closest is St Peter's Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Morley

44 parks within 100 km of Morley. The closest is Springhead Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Morley

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morley. The closest is Rothwell Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morley

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morley. The closest is Post Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Stoodley Pike Monument · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Standedge · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Morley

24 museums within 100 km of Morley. The closest is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Morley

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Morley. The closest is Baitul Hamd (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Morley

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 Morley
  2. 8 km Post Hill · hill, South Yorkshire
  3. 9 km Airedale · viewpoint, South Yorkshire
  4. 7 km Rothwell Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 1 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  6. 5 km St Peter's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 11 km Back to Morley

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How to reach Morley

    All places near Morley by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches47112St Peter's Church (11 km)
    Parks1444Springhead Park (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2042Rothwell Castle (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1534Post Hill (8 km)
    Museums1224Yorkshire Sculpture Park (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs311Baitul Hamd (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59RSPB Fairburn Ings (23 km)
    Treks47Silkstone Waggonway (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Gaddings Dam (40 km)
    Caves05Kinderlow Cavern (56 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (13 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (29 km)
    Waterfalls01Kinder Scout (54 km)

    Morley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morley?

    Post Hill (hill, about 8 km), Airedale (viewpoint, about 9 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Springhead Park (park, about 11 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 11 km), Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 14 parks, 20 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Morley?

    St Peter's Church, about 11 km by road; Saltaire Collection (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Morley?

    Springhead Park, about 11 km by road; Penny Pie Park (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Morley?

    Rothwell Castle, about 10 km by road; Guesthouse At Kirkstall Abbey (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morley?

    Start in Morley, visit Post Hill, then Airedale, then Rothwell Castle, then Springhead Park, then St Peter's Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morley?

    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 Morley

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