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

Places to visit near Prescot

Prescot is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom, home to about 40,889 people. Within 50 km by road there are 297 places to visit — 135 churches, 59 parks, 38 forts & heritage and 21 museums. The must-see places are Knowsley Safari Park (2 km), World of Glass (6 km) and Anderton Monument, St Helens (6 km).

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

Prescot at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Population
about 40,889
Coordinates
53.4295° N, 2.8003° W
Places within 50 km
297 (297 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Prescot

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

135 churches within 100 km of Prescot. The closest is Anderton Monument, St Helens (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Prescot

59 parks within 100 km of Prescot. The closest is Knowsley Safari Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Prescot

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prescot. The closest is Dingle (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Prescot

21 museums within 100 km of Prescot. The closest is World of Glass (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prescot

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prescot. The closest is Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Prescot

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Prescot. The closest is Baitul Lateef Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Prescot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prescot
  2. 6 km Anderton Monument, St Helens · monument, Greater Manchester
  3. 1 km World of Glass · museum, Greater Manchester
  4. 6 km Knowsley Safari Park · park, Greater Manchester
  5. 8 km St Mary the Virgin · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 2 km Springfield Park · park, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 8 km Back to Prescot

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How to reach Prescot

    All places near Prescot by distance

    Within 15 km of Prescot

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prescot by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches135135Anderton Monument, St Helens (6 km)
    Parks5959Knowsley Safari Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3838Dingle (15 km)
    Museums2121World of Glass (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1414Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Baitul Lateef Mosque (13 km)
    Beaches & coast55New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Billinge North Top (13 km)
    Treks44Sefton Coastal Path (30 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Carr Mill Dam (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (12 km)
    Temples22Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (35 km)

    Prescot: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prescot?

    Knowsley Safari Park (park, about 2 km), World of Glass (museum, about 6 km), Anderton Monument, St Helens (monument, about 6 km), Springfield Park (park, about 8 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 9 km), West Derby Methodist Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    297 places on Spotwander: 135 churches, 59 parks, 38 forts & heritage, 21 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Prescot?

    Anderton Monument, St Helens, about 6 km by road; St Mary the Virgin (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Prescot?

    Knowsley Safari Park, about 2 km by road; Springfield Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prescot?

    Dingle, about 15 km by road; Huskisson Monument (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prescot?

    Start in Prescot, visit Anderton Monument, St Helens, then World of Glass, then Knowsley Safari Park, then St Mary the Virgin, then Springfield Park, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prescot?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Prescot

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