Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton
In or near Queensbury.
Thornton — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford Forster Square · 6.5 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton is a village located in Yorkshire. It is known for its rural character and local community. The village is surrounded by the scenic landscapes typical of the Yorkshire region, making it a quiet place for residents and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7833, -1.8500
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Bradford, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD13 1NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bradford South
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford Forster Square — 6.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635973 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Courtyard Entrance And Walling At Upper Headley Hall
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Upper Headley Hall
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Barn At Upper Headley Hall
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Thornton Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Thornton, West Yorkshire
Museums · 0.7 km
The Brontë Birthplace
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Thornton Memorial Bench
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Thornton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Queensbury
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Leventhorpe Hall
Historic houses · 2.0 km
The Old Dolphin Public House
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Dean House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Nearby
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Courtyard Entrance And Walling At Upper Headley Hall
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Upper Headley Hall
Upper Headley Hall — Grade I listed building in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Barn At Upper Headley Hall
Barn At Upper Headley Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Viaduct
Thornton Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton, West Yorkshire
Thornton, West Yorkshire — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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The Brontë Birthplace
The Brontë Birthplace — birthplace of the Brontë children: Charlotte, Branwell, Emily Jane and Anne.
Where to eat & stay near Thornton
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holdsworth House Hotel
Holdsworth House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Harden Park Homes
Harden Park Homes — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bankfield Hotel
Bankfield Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Mercure Bradford.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Dolphin Public House
The Old Dolphin Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Duke Of York Public House
The Duke Of York Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Upper George Public House
The Upper George Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Steak N Bake
Steak N Bake — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Spotted House Public House
The Spotted House Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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The Commercial Inn
The Commercial Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton?
- Thornton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD13 1NG), in the parish of Bradford, unparished area.
- What is Thornton?
- Thornton — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Thornton?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford Forster Square, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD13 1NG.
- Is Thornton a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thornton?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford Forster Square, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD13 1NG.