Thornbrough
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.258, -1.336 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 43 84 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
Thornbrough is a small rural civil parish in the district of Hambleton, within North Yorkshire. It has no large village core, instead comprising scattered farms and a few dwellings set in a patchwork of arable fields and hedgerows; the landscape is typical of the Vale of Mowbray fringe, quiet and largely agricultural with pleasant country lanes and pockets of woodland.
Historically the area has agricultural and medieval roots reflected in old farmhouses and field patterns, while today the local economy is dominated by farming with some residents commuting to nearby market towns such as Northallerton. Amenities are limited and community life tends to be tied to neighbouring villages, but the parish’s tranquillity, low population and accessible countryside make it attractive for walkers and those seeking a rural lifestyle.
Postcode districts covering Thornbrough
Most populated places nearby
- York 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Middlesbrough 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Darlington 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Harrogate 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Billingham 24 miles38.6 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Yarm 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Guisborough 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Northallerton 7 miles11.3 km
- Ripon 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Knaresborough 17.9 miles28.9 km
Neighbouring places
- South Kilvington Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- North Kilvington Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Upsall Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thornton-le-Street Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Knayton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Knayton with Brawith Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Thirsk Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Felixkirk Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Sowerby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Kirby Knowle Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Borrowby Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Carlton Miniott Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Thornbrough
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.1 miles48.5 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
Hotels near Thornbrough Ad
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 8 miles12.9 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7 miles11.3 km
- The Stapylton Arms 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2 6.8 miles11 km
- Katch 6.9 miles11 km
- The Reubens 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Vale of York Restaurant and Rooms 2.6 miles4.2 km
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 2 miles3.2 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Newby Hall Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 14.3 miles23 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.2 miles26.1 km