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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· North West England

Thornton Manor

In or near Thingwall.

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Thornton Manor β€” a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Friesian Dairy Cows, Thornton Manor - geograph.org.uk - 1411139

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Heswall Β· 1.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Thornton Manor, the nearest railway station is Heswall, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CH63 1JB. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Thornton Manor is a castle located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Heritage listing

Details ETTINGTON SP25SE 1912-1/3/77 05/04/67 WARWICK ROAD (A 429) (East side (off)) Thornton Manor (Formerly Listed as: ETTINGTON Thornton Farmhouse) II* Farmhouse. Mid C16 with c1658 alterations and additions and C20 restorations. Coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings; steeply pitched roof with stone slate to front and left pitches and machine tile to rear, and stone ridge and lateral stacks. E-plan. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys; 5-window range. Gabled cross-wings, that to left projecting to rear, with extension, and gabled porch wing, the entrance replaced by one to left; large external stack to re-entrant angle of right wing. To left of centre a mid C17 Tudor-headed entrance in chamfered reveals has studded plank door with enriched strap hinges and stone-slate pentice. Recessed-chamfered-mullioned windows with labelmoulds; ground floor has 2- plus 2-light window to each wing, and 3-light window to centre in place of entrance and to right of centre; 1st floor has 3-light windows; 3-light attic windows to wings, and 2-light attic window to porch; windows to right of centre have altered labelmoulds, no label to that over entrance; left wing has pair of small round-headed lights with chamfered arches to 1st floor right return. Left return has large external stack to right end, with offsets and renewed string course, cornice and small light; ground floor has 3-light and 4-lights windows and signs of blocked window next to stack; 1st floor has 2-light and 4-light windows; 2 gabled roof dormers with 2-light leaded casements; possible blocked entrance between windows; axial stack to junction between roofs. Extension has entrance at right end with heavy frame to 6-panel (2 glazed) door; 2 2-light windows and 3-light window to ground floor and 3-light half-dormer. Right retur

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Thornton Manor Country Estate is a historic wedding venue located on the Wirral Peninsula, offering a blend of charm and modern elegance. The estate features multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony options, beautiful gardens, and luxurious accommodations for guests.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thornton Manor is a castle located in North Wales. It is notable for its Victorian architecture and extensive gardens, reflecting the grandeur of the era in which it was built. The estate is a private residence and not open to the public.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3278, -3.0520
District
Wirral
Parish
Wirral, unparished area
Postcode
CH63 1JB
Parliamentary constituency
Wirral West
Phone
+44 151 353 1155
Nearest railway station
Heswall β€” 1.4 km

Sources

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Thornton Manor

Thornton Manor β€” a hotel in wales north.

β†— thorntonmanor.co.uk
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Thornton Manor Park and Garden

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St George's Church, Thornton Hough

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Thornton Hough War Memorial

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Thornton Manor

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YHA

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thornton Manor?
Thornton Manor is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH63 1JB), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
What is Thornton Manor?
Thornton Manor β€” a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thornton Manor?
The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH63 1JB.
Is Thornton Manor a listed building?
Thornton Manor is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Thornton Manor a protected site?
Yes β€” Thornton Manor is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Does Thornton Manor charge admission?
Thornton Manor typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Thornton Manor?
The nearest railway station is Heswall, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH63 1JB.