South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wakefield

Wakefield is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 78,978 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 46 churches, 19 parks, 23 forts & heritage and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sandal Castle (3 km), St Peter's Church (5 km) and Rothwell Castle (9 km).

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

Wakefield at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 78,978
Coordinates
53.6833° N, 1.4977° W
Places within 50 km
140 (140 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 Wakefield

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Churches near Wakefield

111 churches within 100 km of Wakefield. The closest is St Peter's Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wakefield

42 parks within 100 km of Wakefield. The closest is Springhead Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Wakefield

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wakefield. The closest is Sandal Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wakefield

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wakefield. The closest is Airedale (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~38 km · Must-see

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Museums near Wakefield

26 museums within 100 km of Wakefield. The closest is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Wakefield

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Wakefield. The closest is Baitul Hamd (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wakefield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wakefield
  2. 9 km Rothwell Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 1 km Springhead Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 5 km St Peter's Church · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 8 km Sandal Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 10 km Yorkshire Sculpture Park · museum, South Yorkshire
  7. 12 km Back to Wakefield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wakefield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches46111St Peter's Church (5 km)
    Parks1942Springhead Park (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2338Sandal Castle (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1735Airedale (15 km)
    Museums1226Yorkshire Sculpture Park (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs511Baitul Hamd (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910RSPB Fairburn Ings (17 km)
    Treks28Silkstone Waggonway (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Woodhead Reservoir (40 km)
    Temples24Bradford Mandir (25 km)
    Caves04Cave Dale (53 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (19 km)
    Waterfalls02Kinder Scout (52 km)

    Wakefield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wakefield?

    Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), St Peter's Church (church, about 5 km), Rothwell Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Springhead Park (park, about 9 km), Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 12 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 13 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 19 parks, 23 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Wakefield?

    St Peter's Church, about 5 km by road; St John the Baptist (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wakefield?

    Springhead Park, about 9 km by road; Penny Pie Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wakefield?

    Sandal Castle, about 3 km by road; Rothwell Castle (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wakefield?

    Start in Wakefield, visit Rothwell Castle, then Springhead Park, then St Peter's Church, then Sandal Castle, then Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wakefield?

    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 Wakefield

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