Castles Β· North West England
Thornton Manor
In or near Thingwall.
Thornton Manor β a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.

E Pollock β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 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.
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.
Photo gallery
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
- Official site
- www.thorntonmanor.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/216528615 (ODbL)
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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.