South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sheffield

Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 685,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 86 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 23 parks. The must-see places are Sheffield Castle (1 km), Upper Chapel (1 km) and Saint Matthew's Church (1 km).

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Sheffield at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 685,368
Coordinates
53.3830° N, 1.4659° W
Places within 50 km
229 (229 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 Sheffield

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

126 churches within 100 km of Sheffield. The closest is Upper Chapel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sheffield

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sheffield. The closest is Bamford Edge (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Win Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Sheffield

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sheffield. The closest is Sheffield Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Sheffield

30 parks within 100 km of Sheffield. The closest is Crookes Valley Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sheffield

21 museums within 100 km of Sheffield. The closest is Turner Museum of Glass (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sheffield

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sheffield. The closest is Grenoside Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Sheffield

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

  1. Start in Sheffield
  2. 1 km Sheffield Castle · heritage site, Nottingham
  3. 1 km Kelham Island Museum · island, South Yorkshire
  4. 1 km Turner Museum of Glass · museum, South Yorkshire
  5. 1 km Saint Matthew's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 1 km Upper Chapel · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 0 km Back to Sheffield

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How to reach Sheffield

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    Within 15 km of Sheffield

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sheffield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches86126Upper Chapel (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3947Bamford Edge (19 km)
    Forts & heritage3137Sheffield Castle (1 km)
    Parks2330Crookes Valley Park (2 km)
    Museums1921Turner Museum of Glass (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Grenoside Park (8 km)
    Treks56Silkstone Waggonway (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Ladybower Reservoir (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs24Medina Mosque (3 km)
    Caves44Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (22 km)
    Other attractions23Monk Bretton Priory (24 km)
    Temples22Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (25 km)
    Waterfalls22Kinder Scout (34 km)

    Sheffield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sheffield?

    Sheffield Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Upper Chapel (church, about 1 km), Saint Matthew's Church (church, about 1 km), Turner Museum of Glass (museum, about 1 km), Kelham Island Museum (island, about 1 km), Saint George's Lecture Theatre (church, about 1 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 23 parks, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Sheffield?

    Upper Chapel, about 1 km by road; Saint Matthew's Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sheffield?

    Bamford Edge, about 19 km by road; Ewden Height (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sheffield?

    Sheffield Castle, about 1 km by road; Holmesfield Moated Site and Headland (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sheffield?

    Start in Sheffield, visit Sheffield Castle, then Kelham Island Museum, then Turner Museum of Glass, then Saint Matthew's Church, then Upper Chapel, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sheffield?

    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 Sheffield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sheffield’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.