Thornby
Parish in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.375, -1.018 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 66 75 |
| Dialling code: | 01858 (Market Harborough) |
Thornby is a small village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, set in gently rolling countryside close to the Leicestershire border. The surrounding landscape is quintessentially rural, with farmland, hedgerows and lanes that make it popular with walkers and those seeking quieter village life while still being within reach of larger towns.
The village has medieval roots and retains a mix of traditional stone and brick buildings alongside more modern homes; its economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby centres for work. Community life is modest but steady, centred on local gatherings and village facilities, and the area is often appreciated for its historic character and peaceful, unhurried social rhythm.
Postcode districts covering Thornby
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 18 miles29 km
- Coventry 20.5 miles33 km
- Northampton 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Nuneaton 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Rugby 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Kettering 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Kettering Town 13.1 miles21 km
- Corby 16 miles25.8 km
- Wellingborough 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Hinckley 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Rushden 18.9 miles30.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Cold Ashby Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Guilsborough Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Naseby Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Winwick Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Elkington Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cottesbrooke Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Haselbech Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Hollowell Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- West Haddon Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Creaton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ravensthorpe Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Welford Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Thornby
NN6 8SR, NN6 8SQ, NN6 8SN, NN6 8SG, NN6 8SJ, NN6 8SL, NN6 8SH, NN6 8SW
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 31.2 miles50.3 km
- East Midlands Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
- Long Buckby Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Market Harborough Railway Station 8.6 miles13.9 km
Hotels near Thornby Ad
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Poplars Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Days Inn Watford Gap 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Sedgebrook Hall 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Hillmorton Manor Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Rooms at the Ritz Complex 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Mercure Daventry Court Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
Local points of interest
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Catesby Priory Historic site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Sewardsley Priory Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Towcester Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles27.7 km
- University of Leicester University 17.6 miles28.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Nene Park Stadium 18 miles28.9 km