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Ossett

Ossett is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 21,616 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 61 churches, 22 parks and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sandal Castle, St Peter's Church and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

53.6798° N, 1.5801° WPop. 21,616

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ossett

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:56 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ossett
  2. Rothwell Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. St Peter's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Sandal Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Yorkshire Sculpture Parkmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kirklees Prioryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ossett
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ossett?

Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 10 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 10 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Kirklees Priory (heritage site, about 13 km), Springhead Park (park, about 13 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 22 parks, 24 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Ossett?

St Peter's Church, about 10 km by road; St John the Baptist (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Ossett?

Springhead Park, about 13 km by road; Penny Pie Park (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ossett?

Start in Ossett, visit Rothwell Castle, then St Peter's Church, then Sandal Castle, then Yorkshire Sculpture Park, then Kirklees Priory, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.