Thornton
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Thornton is a village located in West Yorkshire, governed by Bradford Council. It has a population of around 17,000. Known for its historical significance, Thornton is the birthplace of the famous Brontë sisters. Visitors can explore the Brontë Birthplace Museum, offering insights into the literary family's early life.

Explore the map below to discover accommodation, attractions, restaurants, and live events across Thornton. Scroll down to browse featured listings and plan your perfect visit.

Stay in Thornton

Accommodation at Redfearn Cottage in apperley bridge
Hotel

Redfearn Cottage

1041 Harrogate Road Apperley Bridge, Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NB, United Kingdom
📍6.8m from the centre of Thornton

Accommodation at Havendene in haworth
Hotel

Havendene

Havendene, Brow Road, Haworth, BD22 8RP, United Kingdom
📍4.5m from the centre of Thornton

Things to Do in Thornton

Hebden Bridge Market Garden - Garden in hebden bridge
Garden

Hebden Bridge Market Garden

Wadsworth Ln, Hebden Bridge HX7 8DL, UK
📍6.9m from the centre of Thornton

Hebden Bridge Market Garden offers fresh local produce and a charming community atmosphere in a scenic setting.

Hebden Bridge Cruises - Tour in heptonstall
Tour

Hebden Bridge Cruises

The Stubbing Wharf, King Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6NW
📍8.3m from the centre of Thornton

St Ives Estate - Park in harden
Park

St Ives Estate

Harden, Bingley BD16 1AT, UK
📍3.9m from the centre of Thornton

St Ives Estate in Harden, Bingley, offers a delightful escape into nature with its expansive 500-acre park. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks around a picturesque lake, explore wooded trails, and take advantage of children's play areas. Convenient parking options are available for a small fee, making it an accessible destination for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

Dining at Newsholme Manor in oakworth
Restaurant

Newsholme Manor

Slack Ln, Oakworth, Keighley BD22 0RQ, UK
📍6m from the centre of Thornton

Newsholme Manor offers breakfast dining in oakworth.

breakfast
Cafe Sandwich Experience in bradford
Cafe

Sandwich Experience

1 Inkerman St, Cutler Heights, Bradford BD4 9JQ, UK
📍5.6m from the centre of Thornton

Enjoy delicious, high-quality sandwiches at Bradford's Sandwich Experience, praised for its friendly service and pristine environment.

Cafe The Hermit in hebden bridge
Cafe

The Hermit

2 Hope St, Hebden Bridge HX7 8AG, UK
📍7.3m from the centre of Thornton

Discover The Hermit, a highly-rated, quirky cafe in Hebden Bridge offering delicious coffee and exceptional baked goods.

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Geographic Facts

This village is geographically within the following regions:

Population
17,276
Administrative area
Bradford
Dialing code
01274

Data sourced from Wikidata and verified public records

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