Cannon HallYorkshire Sculpture ParkSt John'sAll Saints and St. JamesKirklees PrioryPenny Pie Park
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Shelley

Shelley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 5,359 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit: 88 churches, 41 parks and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cannon Hall, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and St John's.

53.6000° N, 1.6833° WPop. 5,359

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km243
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cannon Hall, museum near Shelley
Must-see

Cannon Hall

Museum · 9 km

Yorkshire Sculpture Park, museum near Shelley
Must-see

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Museum · 9 km

Must-see

St John's

Church · 11 km

Places near Shelley by type

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One day from Shelley

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

58 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 Shelley
  2. St John'schurch · 30 min
  3. All Saints and St. Jameschurch · 30 min
  4. Cannon Hallmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Yorkshire Sculpture Parkmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kirklees Prioryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shelley
Today’s loopShelleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shelley?

Cannon Hall (museum, about 9 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 9 km), St John's (church, about 11 km), All Saints and St. James (church, about 12 km), Silkstone Waggonway (trek, about 13 km), Kirklees Priory (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

243 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 41 parks, 26 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Shelley?

St John's, about 11 km by road; All Saints and St. James (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Shelley?

Penny Pie Park, about 16 km by road; Locke Park (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shelley?

Start in Shelley, visit St John's, then All Saints and St. James, then Cannon Hall, then Yorkshire Sculpture Park, then Kirklees Priory, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.