South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stainforth

Stainforth is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 6,483 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 51 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 14 parks and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Lawrence CofE (4 km), Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (8 km) and Sandall Park (9 km).

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

Stainforth at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,483
Coordinates
53.6000° N, 1.0333° W
Places within 50 km
113 (113 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 Stainforth

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

132 churches within 100 km of Stainforth. The closest is St Lawrence CofE (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stainforth

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stainforth. The closest is Hangthwaite (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Stainforth

25 parks within 100 km of Stainforth. The closest is Sandall Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stainforth

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

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~60 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~61 km · Must-see

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Museums near Stainforth

21 museums within 100 km of Stainforth. The closest is South Yorkshire Air Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stainforth

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stainforth. The closest is Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Stainforth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stainforth
  2. 4 km St Lawrence CofE · church, South Yorkshire
  3. 9 km Sandall Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 4 km Town Fields · park, South Yorkshire
  5. 6 km Hangthwaite · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 5 km Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  7. 8 km Back to Stainforth

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stainforth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches51132St Lawrence CofE (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1656Hangthwaite (13 km)
    Parks1425Sandall Park (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints123Airedale (48 km)
    Museums1221South Yorkshire Air Museum (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (8 km)
    Treks49Silkstone Waggonway (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs36Baitus Salaam Mosque (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Ladybower Reservoir (65 km)
    Caves04Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (69 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (36 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (34 km)
    Waterfalls12Clumber Cascade (46 km)

    Stainforth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stainforth?

    St Lawrence CofE (church, about 4 km), Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Sandall Park (park, about 9 km), Town Fields (park, about 13 km), Hangthwaite (heritage site, about 13 km), Thorne Moors (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 1 viewpoint, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Stainforth?

    St Lawrence CofE, about 4 km by road; Christ Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stainforth?

    Hangthwaite, about 13 km by road; Brodsworth Hall (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stainforth?

    Sandall Park, about 9 km by road; Town Fields (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stainforth?

    Start in Stainforth, visit St Lawrence CofE, then Sandall Park, then Town Fields, then Hangthwaite, then Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stainforth?

    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 Stainforth

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