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

Places to visit near Northop

Northop is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 1,001 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 75 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 33 parks. The must-see places are St Mary's Church (3 km), Halkyn Castle (5 km) and Ewloe Castle (6 km).

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

Northop at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,001
Coordinates
53.2069° N, 3.1328° W
Places within 50 km
220 (220 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 Northop

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

100 churches within 100 km of Northop. The closest is St Mary's Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Northop

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Northop. The closest is Halkyn Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Northop

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Northop. The closest is Moel Famau (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Moel y Gelli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Vale of Clwyd · viewpoint · Denbighshire · ~21 km · Must-see

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Parks near Northop

38 parks within 100 km of Northop. The closest is The Puddydale (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • The Puddydale · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Wirral Country Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Westminster Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Marfords Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Chester Zoo · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Whitby Park · park · Cheshire West and Chester · ~21 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Northop

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Northop. The closest is RSPB Burton Mere (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Northop

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Northop. The closest is Hilbre Island Lighthouse (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Northop

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Northop
  2. 3 km St Mary's Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 2 km Ewloe Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 8 km Mold Library and Museum · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 9 km Halkyn Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 6 km Flint Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 6 km Back to Northop

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From travellers near Northop

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How to reach Northop

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Northop by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches75100St Mary's Church (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4358Halkyn Castle (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2642Moel Famau (13 km)
    Parks3338The Puddydale (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912RSPB Burton Mere (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Hilbre Island Lighthouse (26 km)
    Museums1011Port Sunlight Museum (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Brenig Reservoir (37 km)
    Waterfalls15Horseshoe Falls (32 km)
    Treks35Sandstone Trail (36 km)
    Other attractions33Brimstage Hall (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Hilbre Island (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (30 km)

    Northop: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Northop?

    St Mary's Church (church, about 3 km), Halkyn Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Ewloe Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Mold Library and Museum (church, about 6 km), Flint Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), RSPB Burton Mere (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Northop?

    St Mary's Church, about 3 km by road; Mold Library and Museum (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Northop?

    Halkyn Castle, about 5 km by road; Ewloe Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Northop?

    Moel Famau, about 13 km by road; Foel Fenlli (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Northop?

    Start in Northop, visit St Mary's Church, then Ewloe Castle, then Mold Library and Museum, then Halkyn Castle, then Flint Castle, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Northop?

    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 Northop

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