Thornton-in-Craven
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.933, -2.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 90 48 |
| Population: | 431 |
| Dialling code: | 01756 (Skipton) |
The village of Thornton-in-Craven sits in the rural Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, just a few miles from the Lancashire border and close to Barnoldswick, Earby and not far from Skipton. It is a compact, stone-built settlement surrounded by pasture and drystone walls typical of the Pennine fringe.
Historically rooted in agriculture, the village still shows its farming heritage in field patterns and older cottages, while local life is focussed on community institutions and occasional village events; many residents commute to nearby market towns or to light industry over the border. Its quiet lanes and access to surrounding moorland make it a pleasant base for walkers and those seeking a rural pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Thornton-in-Craven
Most populated places nearby
- Bradford 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Burnley 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Huddersfield 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Blackburn 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Rochdale 22 miles35.3 km
- Harrogate 24.9 miles40 km
- Halifax 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Bury 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Keighley 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Yeadon 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Accrington 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Pudsey 21.3 miles34.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Earby Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Martons Both Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Elslack Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barnoldswick Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Earby & Coates Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Skipton West & West Craven Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Sough Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Kelbrook and Sough Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Broughton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bank Newton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Horton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Lothersdale Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Thornton-in-Craven
BD23 3TX, BD23 3TS, BD23 3TL, BD23 3TP, BD23 3SU, BD23 3TZ, BD23 3TB, BD23 3TG, BD23 3TR … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Manchester Airport 40.3 miles64.9 km
- Gargrave Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Skipton Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Thornton-in-Craven Ad
- Trawden Arms Community Owned Pub 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Coach and Horses 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Herriots 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Steeton Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Oaks Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Dalesgate Hotel - Self Check in 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Thornton-in-Craven
- Thornton in Craven Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Turf Moor Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Crown Ground Stadium 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 15.5 miles25 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Valley Parade Stadium 18.1 miles29.1 km
- The University of Bradford University 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km