Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton-le-Beans
Thornton-le-Beans — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thornton-le-Beans, the nearest railway station is Northallerton, located 4.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Thornton-le-Beans is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,076 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 236 people. Address: DL6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.3084°, -1.3905°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Thornton-le-Beans is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is on the A168 road and 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Northallerton. The village is currently in the Thirsk and Malton Parliamentary constituency, whose incumbent is Kevin Hollinrake. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Hambleton District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. The village has one pub called The Crosby behind which there is a campsite. There is a Methodist Chapel at the east end of the village and a Chapel of Ease at the west end. The graveyard looks over the Vale of York. The author Bill Bryson famously stated in his book Notes From a Small Island that he wants to be buried in Thornton-le-Beans, due to the oddness of the name.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3084, -1.3905
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Postcode
- DL6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Population
- 236
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q251914 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thornton-le-Beans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Village Street, Thornton le Beans.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Anthropods
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Bank Head Farm
Campsites · 2.7 km
Sunny Hill C&CC CS
Caravan parks · 3.3 km
Bonfire Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Brawith Hall
Historic houses · 3.4 km
Broadbeck Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 3.4 km
Landmoth Hall CAMC CL
Caravan parks · 3.5 km
Leake Hall
Historic houses · 3.6 km
South Otterington
Villages · 3.8 km
Broad Beck Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.8 km
Leake
Villages · 3.8 km
Thornton-le-Beans is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 236. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 236
- Constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
Things to see in Thornton-le-Beans
33 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Thornton-le-Beans →
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brawith Hall
Brawith Hall — house in Knayton with Brawith, Hambleton, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Durham House
Durham House — house in Northallerton, Hambleton, England, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Methodist Chapel
Methodist Chapel — chapel in Newby Wiske, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Romanby Cenotaph
Romanby Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Otterington Bridge
South Otterington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ballad of Sophia Constable
The Ballad of Sophia Constable — Public artwork (statue) by Ray Lonsdale.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Hambleton Forum
The Hambleton Forum is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel — grade II listed church in Thornton-le-Beans, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Heritage railways · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wensleydale Railway
The Wensleydale Railway is a heritage railway in Wensleydale and Lower Swaledale in North Yorkshire, England. It was built in stages by different railway companies and originally extended to Garsdale
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ballad of Sophia Constable
The Ballad of Sophia Constable in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Howden Bridge
Howden Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broad Beck Bridge
Broad Beck Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mary Hutchinson Memorial
Mary Hutchinson Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Riding Registry of Deeds
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The First Duke of Northumberland
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ben Hyde Memorial
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📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Northallerton
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Northallerton Inn
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Golden Lion
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📷 4📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broadbeck Holiday Park
Broadbeck Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sunny Hill C&CC CS
Sunny Hill C&CC CS — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel
Thornton-le-Beans Chapel — grade II listed church in Thornton-le-Beans, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 4Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sunny Hill C&CC CS
Sunny Hill C&CC CS — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bonfire Hill
Bonfire Hill — a hill or mountain in england yorkshire.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brawith Hall
Brawith Hall — house in Knayton with Brawith, Hambleton, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Thornton-le-Beans
Places to stay
📷 5📷 4Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sunny Hill C&CC CS
Sunny Hill C&CC CS — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broadbeck Holiday Park
Broadbeck Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Landmoth Hall CAMC CL
Landmoth Hall CAMC CL — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Fleece Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Optimist
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Three Horseshoes Inn
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📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Royal Public House
The Royal Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Golden Fleece Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crown And Anchor Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton-le-Beans?
- Thornton-le-Beans is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL6), in the parish of Thornton-le-Beans.
- What is Thornton-le-Beans?
- Thornton-le-Beans — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Thornton-le-Beans?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL6.
- Is Thornton-le-Beans free to visit?
- Yes, Thornton-le-Beans is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornton-le-Beans?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL6.