Villages · North West England
Thornton
In or near Singleton.
Thornton — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde · 2.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wyre Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton is a village located in North-West England. It features typical rural architecture and is part of the broader landscape of the region. The village serves as a residential area, with local amenities catering to the needs of its inhabitants. Visitors can expect a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere characteristic of small villages in this part of the country.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8667, -3.0167
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Wyre, unparished area
- Postcode
- FY5 3UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635972 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Thornton Little Theatre
Theatres · 0.7 km
Beechwood Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Thornton, Lancashire
Museums · 1.0 km
Marsh Mill
Windmills · 1.0 km
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Ingledene Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Christ Church, Thornton
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Bispham Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Brook Farm
Gardens · 1.8 km
Orion Theatre
Theatres · 2.0 km
Westcliff Primary Academy
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 4Public art & sculpture · North West England
Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial
Thornton-Cleveleys War Memorial in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
Thornton Little Theatre
Thornton Little Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Beechwood Caravan Site
Beechwood Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Thornton, Lancashire
Thornton, Lancashire — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool and The Fylde College — a university in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Thornton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Beechwood Caravan Site
Beechwood Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Ingledene Caravan Site
Ingledene Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Britannia Norbreck Castle Hotel
Britannia Norbreck Castle Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Waters Edge Country Park
Waters Edge Country Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Waters Edge Country Park
Waters Edge Country Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Stannah House Caravan Park
Stannah House Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Railway Hotel
The Railway Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Stork
The Stork — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Hall Inn
The Old Hall Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Moor Park Hotel
Moor Park Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Claude's of Churchtown
Claude's of Churchtown — a café in england north west.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton?
- Thornton is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY5 3UQ), in the parish of Wyre, unparished area.
- What is Thornton?
- Thornton — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Thornton?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode FY5 3UQ.
- Is Thornton a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton is part of the Wyre Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thornton?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY5 3UQ.