South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rawmarsh

Rawmarsh is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 18,616 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 66 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage and 20 parks. The must-see places are The Rockingham Mausoleum (3 km), Clifton Park (4 km) and All Saints Church, Rotherham (4 km).

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

Rawmarsh at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 18,616
Coordinates
53.4606° N, 1.3444° W
Places within 50 km
169 (169 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rawmarsh

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

124 churches within 100 km of Rawmarsh. The closest is All Saints Church, Rotherham (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rawmarsh

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rawmarsh. The closest is Ewden Height (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~34 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Rawmarsh

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rawmarsh. The closest is The Rockingham Mausoleum (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Rawmarsh

28 parks within 100 km of Rawmarsh. The closest is Clifton Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rawmarsh

20 museums within 100 km of Rawmarsh. The closest is Elsecar Heritage Centre (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rawmarsh

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rawmarsh. The closest is Grenoside Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rawmarsh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rawmarsh
  2. 3 km The Rockingham Mausoleum · tomb, Nottingham
  3. 4 km Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth · church, Nottingham
  4. 8 km Blackburn Meadows · park, Nottingham
  5. 4 km All Saints Church, Rotherham · church, Nottingham
  6. 1 km Clifton Park · park, South Yorkshire
  7. 4 km Back to Rawmarsh

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rawmarsh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches66124All Saints Church, Rotherham (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1944Ewden Height (26 km)
    Forts & heritage2141The Rockingham Mausoleum (3 km)
    Parks2028Clifton Park (4 km)
    Museums1520Elsecar Heritage Centre (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Grenoside Park (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Markazi Jamia (11 km)
    Treks36Silkstone Waggonway (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Ladybower Reservoir (33 km)
    Caves44Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (37 km)
    Temples14Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (40 km)
    Other attractions22Monk Bretton Priory (15 km)
    Waterfalls22Clumber Cascade (36 km)

    Rawmarsh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rawmarsh?

    The Rockingham Mausoleum (tomb, about 3 km), Clifton Park (park, about 4 km), All Saints Church, Rotherham (church, about 4 km), Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth (church, about 7 km), Blackburn Meadows (park, about 7 km), Elsecar Heritage Centre (museum, about 8 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Rawmarsh?

    All Saints Church, Rotherham, about 4 km by road; Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rawmarsh?

    Ewden Height, about 26 km by road; Margery Hill (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rawmarsh?

    The Rockingham Mausoleum, about 3 km by road; Conisbrough Castle (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rawmarsh?

    Start in Rawmarsh, visit The Rockingham Mausoleum, then Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth, then Blackburn Meadows, then All Saints Church, Rotherham, then Clifton Park, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rawmarsh?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Rawmarsh

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