Villages · East Midlands
Thornton
In or near Markfield.
Thornton — a village in england west midlands.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth · 8.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Thornton is a village located in the West Midlands, with a population of 991. It features a mix of residential homes and local amenities typical of small rural communities. The village offers a tranquil setting, surrounded by the natural landscape of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, suitable for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6652, -1.3129
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Bagworth & Thornton
- Postcode
- LE67 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Population
- 991
- Nearest railway station
- Market Bosworth — 8.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635975 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Thornton Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.7 km
Bagworth Heath Woods
Country parks · 1.2 km
Bagworth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Bagworth
Castles · 2.2 km
Stanton under Bardon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
War Memorial North of Polebrook House at Ngr 484058
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Charnwood Acres Park
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
Cliffe Hill Quarry
Quarries · 3.0 km
The Markfield Mosque
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Markfield Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
New Cliffe Hill Quarry
Quarries · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Thornton, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Thornton Reservoir
Thornton Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Country parks · East Midlands
Bagworth Heath Woods
Bagworth Heath Woods is a 75-hectare (185-acre) country park on the location of the former Desford Colliery, in Leicestershire, England consisting of woodland, grassland, heathland, lakes and ponds. T
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Bagworth War Memorial
Bagworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Bagworth
Bagworth is a village in the civil parish of Bagworth and Thornton, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district, in Leicestershire, England, 9 miles (14 km) west of Leicester.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Stanton under Bardon War Memorial
Stanton under Bardon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Thornton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Charnwood Acres Park
Charnwood Acres Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
St Christopher Park Homes
St Christopher Park Homes — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fox Covert Scout Camp
Fox Covert Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spinney View Huts
Spinney View Huts — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
The Oaks Scout Campsite
The Oaks Scout Campsite — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Snowmans Residential Park
Snowmans Residential Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes
Three Horseshoes in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothley Court
Rothley Court in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Market Tavern
Market Tavern in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Peter Pizzeria
Peter Pizzeria — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: sandwich;pizza.
📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
Pepe's Piri Piri
Pepe's Piri Piri — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: burger;sandwich;indian;asian;chicken;ice cream. 5-star.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton?
- Thornton is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 1BS), in the parish of Bagworth & Thornton.
- What is Thornton?
- Thornton — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Thornton?
- The nearest railway station is Market Bosworth, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE67 1BS.
- How do I get to Thornton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 1BS. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.