South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rawcliffe

Rawcliffe is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 32 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 8 parks and 7 museums. The must-see places are New Life Community Church (7 km), St Mary The Virgin (10 km) and Thorne Moors (10 km).

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

Rawcliffe at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,542
Coordinates
53.6978° N, 0.9632° W
Places within 50 km
77 (77 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rawcliffe

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

128 churches within 100 km of Rawcliffe. The closest is New Life Community Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rawcliffe

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rawcliffe. The closest is Wressle Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Rawcliffe

22 parks within 100 km of Rawcliffe. The closest is Sandall Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rawcliffe

21 museums within 100 km of Rawcliffe. The closest is Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rawcliffe

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rawcliffe. The closest is Wharfedale (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Wold Top · viewpoint · Greater Lincolnshire · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~71 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rawcliffe

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rawcliffe. The closest is Thorne Moors (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rawcliffe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rawcliffe
  2. 11 km Wressle Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 10 km St Mary The Virgin · church, South Yorkshire
  4. 3 km New Life Community Church · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 9 km Thorne Moors · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  6. 12 km St Lawrence CofE · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 17 km Back to Rawcliffe

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How to reach Rawcliffe

    All places near Rawcliffe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rawcliffe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches32128New Life Community Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1463Wressle Castle (11 km)
    Parks822Sandall Park (24 km)
    Museums721Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints219Wharfedale (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Thorne Moors (10 km)
    Treks310Wilberforce Way (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Baitus Salaam Mosque (28 km)
    Caves05Kirkdale Cave (78 km)
    Temples14Garden Temple (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Hornsea Mere (70 km)
    Beaches & coast03Cleethorpes Country Park (80 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (44 km)
    Waterfalls01Clumber Cascade (60 km)

    Rawcliffe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rawcliffe?

    New Life Community Church (church, about 7 km), St Mary The Virgin (church, about 10 km), Thorne Moors (nature spot, about 10 km), Wressle Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), St Lawrence CofE (church, about 17 km), All Saints (church, about 17 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 8 parks, 7 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Rawcliffe?

    New Life Community Church, about 7 km by road; St Mary The Virgin (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rawcliffe?

    Wressle Castle, about 11 km by road; Duffield Castle (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rawcliffe?

    Sandall Park, about 24 km by road; Town Fields (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rawcliffe?

    Start in Rawcliffe, visit Wressle Castle, then St Mary The Virgin, then New Life Community Church, then Thorne Moors, then St Lawrence CofE, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rawcliffe?

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

    Towns near Rawcliffe

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