South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Woolley

Woolley is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 53 churches, 21 parks, 23 forts & heritage and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km), St John the Baptist (6 km) and Sandal Castle (7 km).

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

Woolley at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 365
Coordinates
53.6134° N, 1.5146° W
Places within 50 km
161 (161 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 Woolley

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Churches near Woolley

110 churches within 100 km of Woolley. The closest is St John the Baptist (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Woolley

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

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Forts & heritage near Woolley

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woolley. The closest is Sandal Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Woolley

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Woolley. The closest is Ewden Height (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Black Chew Head · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~36 km · Must-see

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Museums near Woolley

27 museums within 100 km of Woolley. The closest is Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Woolley

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Woolley. The closest is Baitul Hamd (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Woolley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Woolley
  2. 5 km Yorkshire Sculpture Park · museum, South Yorkshire
  3. 9 km Penny Pie Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 2 km St Mary · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 6 km St John the Baptist · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 9 km Sandal Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  7. 7 km Back to Woolley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woolley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches53110St John the Baptist (6 km)
    Parks2142Penny Pie Park (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2340Sandal Castle (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2435Ewden Height (22 km)
    Museums1327Yorkshire Sculpture Park (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs511Baitul Hamd (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810RSPB Fairburn Ings (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Woodhead Reservoir (33 km)
    Treks25Silkstone Waggonway (9 km)
    Temples15Bradford Mandir (31 km)
    Caves44Cave Dale (44 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (10 km)
    Waterfalls12Kinder Scout (43 km)

    Woolley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woolley?

    Yorkshire Sculpture Park (museum, about 5 km), St John the Baptist (church, about 6 km), Sandal Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), St Mary (church, about 8 km), Penny Pie Park (park, about 9 km), Cannon Hall (museum, about 9 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 21 parks, 23 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Woolley?

    St John the Baptist, about 6 km by road; St Mary (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Woolley?

    Penny Pie Park, about 9 km by road; Locke Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Woolley?

    Sandal Castle, about 7 km by road; Wentworth Castle (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woolley?

    Start in Woolley, visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park, then Penny Pie Park, then St Mary, then St John the Baptist, then Sandal Castle, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woolley?

    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 Woolley

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