South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wetherby

Wetherby is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 13,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 32 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 parks. The must-see places are Wetherby Castle (1 km), Spofforth Castle (7 km) and Wharfedale (8 km).

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

Wetherby at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 13,572
Coordinates
53.9284° N, 1.3867° W
Places within 50 km
83 (83 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 Wetherby

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

100 churches within 100 km of Wetherby. The closest is Knaresborough Castle (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wetherby

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wetherby. The closest is Wetherby Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wetherby

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wetherby. The closest is Wharfedale (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~50 km · Must-see

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Parks near Wetherby

23 parks within 100 km of Wetherby. The closest is Springhead Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Wetherby

20 museums within 100 km of Wetherby. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Wetherby

11 treks within 100 km of Wetherby. The closest is Ebor Way (23 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ebor Way · trek · York and North Yorkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale Way · trek · York and North Yorkshire · ~38 km · Must-see
  • 6 Dales Trail · trek · York and North Yorkshire · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Silkstone Waggonway · trek · South Yorkshire · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Centenary Way · trek · York and North Yorkshire · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Wilberforce Way · trek · Greater Lincolnshire · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Wetherby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wetherby
  2. 1 km Wetherby Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  3. 6 km Spofforth Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  4. 8 km Harewood Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 6 km Wharfedale · viewpoint, South Yorkshire
  6. 13 km Kyme Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 9 km Back to Wetherby

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wetherby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches32100Knaresborough Castle (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2967Wetherby Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints646Wharfedale (8 km)
    Parks223Springhead Park (26 km)
    Museums420Roman Bath House, Castleford (28 km)
    Treks311Ebor Way (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211RSPB Fairburn Ings (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs39Baitul Hamd (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Gaddings Dam (65 km)
    Temples23Garden Temple (30 km)
    Caves03Mossdale Caverns (55 km)
    Other attractions01Monk Bretton Priory (52 km)

    Wetherby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wetherby?

    Wetherby Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Spofforth Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Wharfedale (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kyme Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Harewood Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Knaresborough Castle (church, about 13 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Wetherby?

    Knaresborough Castle, about 13 km by road; Church of All Saints (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wetherby?

    Wetherby Castle, about 1 km by road; Spofforth Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wetherby?

    Wharfedale, about 8 km by road; Airedale (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wetherby?

    Start in Wetherby, visit Wetherby Castle, then Spofforth Castle, then Harewood Castle, then Wharfedale, then Kyme Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wetherby?

    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 Wetherby

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