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

Places to visit near Stoke

Stoke is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 261 places to visit — 116 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 41 parks and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chester Zoo (4 km), Whitby Park (4 km) and Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (6 km).

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Stoke at a glance

Location
Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom
Coordinates
53.2500° N, 2.8667° W
Places within 50 km
261 (261 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Stoke

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

136 churches within 100 km of Stoke. The closest is Northgate Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Stoke

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stoke. The closest is King Charles Tower (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Stoke

43 parks within 100 km of Stoke. The closest is Chester Zoo (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stoke

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stoke. The closest is Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stoke

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

  • Hope Mountain · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bickerton Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire East · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bidston Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Caldy Hill · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Moel Famau · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Foel Fenlli · viewpoint · Cheshire West and Chester · ~36 km · Must-see

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Museums near Stoke

12 museums within 100 km of Stoke. The closest is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stoke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stoke
  2. 4 km Chester Zoo · park, Cheshire West and Chester
  3. 4 km King Charles Tower · heritage site, Cheshire West and Chester
  4. 1 km Northgate Church · church, Cheshire West and Chester
  5. 11 km Whitby Park · park, Cheshire West and Chester
  6. 3 km Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath · park, Cheshire West and Chester
  7. 7 km Back to Stoke

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From travellers near Stoke

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How to reach Stoke

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    Within 15 km of Stoke

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stoke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches116136Northgate Church (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4450King Charles Tower (8 km)
    Parks4143Chester Zoo (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1215Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1414Hope Mountain (26 km)
    Museums1212Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (18 km)
    Beaches & coast78New Brighton (Perch Rock) Lighthouse (31 km)
    Treks56Sandstone Trail (20 km)
    Other attractions34Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Carr Mill Dam (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Spike Island (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al-Rahma Mosque (22 km)
    Waterfalls11Horseshoe Falls (47 km)

    Stoke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stoke?

    Chester Zoo (park, about 4 km), Whitby Park (park, about 4 km), Ellesmere Port Lighthouse (attraction, about 6 km), Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath (park, about 7 km), Northgate Church (church, about 8 km), King Charles Tower (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    261 places on Spotwander: 116 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 41 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Stoke?

    Northgate Church, about 8 km by road; Welsh Presbyterian Church (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stoke?

    King Charles Tower, about 8 km by road; Water Tower (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stoke?

    Chester Zoo, about 4 km by road; Whitby Park (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stoke?

    Start in Stoke, visit Chester Zoo, then King Charles Tower, then Northgate Church, then Whitby Park, then Rossmore to Rivacre Footpath, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stoke?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Stoke

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