Holy wells · North West England
Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls
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Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls — wall in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Heswall · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls is a place of interest in North Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Wirral West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area CH63.
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Official information
Thornton Manor Country Estate is a historic wedding venue located on the Wirral Peninsula, known for its elegant architecture and beautiful gardens. The estate offers various indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, accommodating up to 250 guests, along with on-site lodging in charming cottages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gatehouse to Thornton Manor and attached courtyard walls is located in North Wales, within the unparished area of Wirral (postcode CH63). This structure is a Grade II* listed building, significant for its architectural and historical importance. It is also situated in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Ramsar site, The Dee Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3272, -3.0512
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH63 1JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wirral West
- Phone
- +44 151 353 1155
- Nearest railway station
- Heswall — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.thorntonmanor.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547255 (CC0)
- commons: Gatehouse to manor.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls?
- Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH63 1JB), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls?
- Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls — wall in Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH63 1JB.
- Is Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls a listed building?
- Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls a protected site?
- Yes — Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls free to visit?
- Yes, Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gatehouse To Thornton Manor And Attached Courtyard Walls?
- The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH63 1JB.