Manor houses · South West England
Thorn House
In or near Brixton.
Thorn House — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills · 8.3 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thorn House is a manor located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Thorn House is a historical garden located on the banks of the River Yealm in South Devon. It features a diverse collection of unusual trees and plants, with 16 species listed for their significance. The garden is easily accessible from the South West coastal path.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Yealm Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorn House is a manor located in South-West England, postcode PL9. Its architectural significance and historical context contribute to its standing in the region, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3231, -4.0510
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Wembury
- Postcode
- PL9 0EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Phone
- +44 1752 862494
- Nearest railway station
- Marsh Mills — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.thornhouse.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/355265623 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Historic houses · 0.6 km
Wembury House
Manor houses · 1.0 km
Pilgrims Rest
Campsites · 1.1 km
Yealm harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.1 km
Newton Ferrers
Villages · 1.3 km
Church of Holy Cross
Historic churches · 1.3 km
John Iliffe Poole
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Wembury
Villages · 1.7 km
Cellar Bay
Beaches · 1.7 km
River Yealm
Museums · 1.9 km
Wembury Marine Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Cylinder Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorn House?
- Thorn House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0EQ), in the parish of Wembury.
- What is Thorn House?
- Thorn House — a manor in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorn House?
- The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 8.3 km away. The nearest town is Brixton. Drivers can use postcode PL9 0EQ.
- Is Thorn House a protected site?
- Yes — Thorn House is part of the Yealm Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Thorn House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0EQ. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.