Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton-in-Craven
In or near East Marton.
Thornton-in-Craven — a village in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave · 5.9 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-in-Craven is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 431 residents. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life in the region, featuring community amenities and scenic views typical of the English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9314, -2.1461
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thornton in Craven
- Postcode
- BD23 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Population
- 431
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave — 5.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635970 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Thornton Hall Country Park
Country parks · 0.4 km

Nutter Cote Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km

Leeds And Liverpool Canal, South Field Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km

Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick
Historic churches · 1.2 km

Leeds And Liverpool Canal Lock Number 42
Canal locks · 1.5 km

Haystacks Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km

Earby Friends of Nature House
Hostels · 1.8 km

Earby Holiday Hostel
Hostels · 1.8 km

Earby Waterfall
Waterfalls · 1.8 km

Greenberfield Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km

Earby
Museums · 1.9 km

Little Cut
Canals · 2.2 km
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Country parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Hall Country Park
Thornton Hall Country Park — a country park in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nutter Cote Hill
Nutter Cote Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds And Liverpool Canal, South Field Bridge
Leeds And Liverpool Canal, South Field Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick
Church of St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick — church in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · North West England
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Lock Number 42
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Haystacks Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Thornton-in-Craven
Places to stay
Hostels · North West England
Earby Friends of Nature House
Earby Friends of Nature House — a hostel in england north west.
Hostels · North West England
Earby Holiday Hostel
Earby Holiday Hostel — a hostel in england north west.
Campsites · North West England
Bridge Holme Caravan Site
Bridge Holme Caravan Site — a campsite in england north west.
Campsites · North West England
Lower Greenhill Holiday Park
Lower Greenhill Holiday Park — a campsite in england north west.
Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eshton Road Caravan Site
Eshton Road Caravan Site — a campsite in england north west.
Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eshton Road Caravan Park
Eshton Road Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium — a café in england north west.
Historic pubs · North West England
Cross Gaits Inn
Cross Gaits Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royal Shepherd Public House
Royal Shepherd Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Devonshire
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Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Rustic Shop And Former Stable Buildings To Rear Of The Red Lion Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton-in-Craven?
- Thornton-in-Craven is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 3BL), in the parish of Thornton in Craven.
- What is Thornton-in-Craven?
- Thornton-in-Craven — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Thornton-in-Craven?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 3BL.
- How do I get to Thornton-in-Craven?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 3BL.