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

Places to visit near Shotwick

Shotwick is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 236 places to visit — 95 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 38 parks and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Michael (1 km), RSPB Burton Mere (4 km) and Ness Botanic Garden (6 km).

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

Shotwick at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Coordinates
53.2394° N, 2.9906° W
Places within 50 km
236 (236 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Shotwick

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

121 churches within 100 km of Shotwick. The closest is St Michael (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Shotwick

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shotwick. The closest is Ewloe Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Shotwick

41 parks within 100 km of Shotwick. The closest is Whitby Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shotwick

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shotwick. The closest is Hope Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Caldy Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bidston Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Moel Gyw · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~28 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Shotwick

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Shotwick. The closest is RSPB Burton Mere (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Shotwick

13 museums within 100 km of Shotwick. The closest is Port Sunlight Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shotwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shotwick
  2. 8 km St. Pauls Parish Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 8 km Ness Botanic Garden · garden, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 3 km RSPB Burton Mere · nature spot, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 8 km Ewloe Castle · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 8 km St Michael · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 0 km Back to Shotwick

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How to reach Shotwick

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    Within 15 km of Shotwick

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shotwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches95121St Michael (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4353Ewloe Castle (8 km)
    Parks3841Whitby Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1526Hope Mountain (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1014RSPB Burton Mere (4 km)
    Museums1113Port Sunlight Museum (16 km)
    Beaches & coast910Hilbre Island Lighthouse (28 km)
    Treks45Sandstone Trail (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Carr Mill Dam (40 km)
    Other attractions33Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (27 km)
    Waterfalls11Horseshoe Falls (40 km)

    Shotwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shotwick?

    St Michael (church, about 1 km), RSPB Burton Mere (nature spot, about 4 km), Ness Botanic Garden (garden, about 6 km), St. Pauls Parish Church (church, about 8 km), Ewloe Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Saint Mary of the Angels RC Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    236 places on Spotwander: 95 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 38 parks, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Shotwick?

    St Michael, about 1 km by road; St. Pauls Parish Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shotwick?

    Ewloe Castle, about 8 km by road; Water Tower (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Shotwick?

    Whitby Park, about 9 km by road; Chester Zoo (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shotwick?

    Start in Shotwick, visit St. Pauls Parish Church, then Ness Botanic Garden, then RSPB Burton Mere, then Ewloe Castle, then St Michael, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shotwick?

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

    Towns near Shotwick

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