Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton, West Yorkshire
In or near Queensbury.
Thornton, West Yorkshire — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Frizinghall · 6.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thornton, West Yorkshire is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornton, West Yorkshire, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. The site offers insights into the area's past, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of Yorkshire.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7898, -1.8504
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Bradford, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD13 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bradford West
- Nearest railway station
- Frizinghall — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Thornton, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Brontë Birthplace
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Thornton Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Barn At Upper Headley Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Upper Headley Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Courtyard Entrance And Walling At Upper Headley Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Thornton
Villages · 0.7 km
Thornton Memorial Bench
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Thornton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Dean House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Leventhorpe Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
The Duke Of York Public House
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Queensbury
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Brontë Birthplace
The Brontë Birthplace — birthplace of the Brontë children: Charlotte, Branwell, Emily Jane and Anne.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Viaduct
Thornton Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barn At Upper Headley Hall
Barn At Upper Headley Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Upper Headley Hall
Upper Headley Hall — Grade I listed building in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Courtyard Entrance And Walling At Upper Headley Hall
Courtyard Entrance And Walling At Upper Headley Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Thornton, West Yorkshire
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holdsworth House Hotel
Holdsworth House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Harden Park Homes
Harden Park Homes — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bankfield Hotel
Bankfield Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Mercure Bradford.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Duke Of York Public House
The Duke Of York Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Dolphin Public House
The Old Dolphin Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Upper George Public House
The Upper George Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Spotted House Public House
The Spotted House Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Steak N Bake
Steak N Bake — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Commercial Inn
The Commercial Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Avro Heritage Museum
Avro Heritage Museum — aviation museum in England.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hat Works
Hat Works — museum and former cotton mill Greater Manchester, England.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Anson Engine Museum
Anson Engine Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornton, West Yorkshire?
- Thornton, West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD13 3JU), in the parish of Bradford, unparished area.
- What is Thornton, West Yorkshire?
- Thornton, West Yorkshire — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornton, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Frizinghall, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD13 3JU.
- Is Thornton, West Yorkshire a protected site?
- Yes — Thornton, West Yorkshire is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thornton, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Frizinghall, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD13 3JU.