Thornton - West Yorkshire is a Village in the county of West Yorkshire.
Thornton, a charming village nestled in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is steeped in rich history and cultural heritage. Known primarily as the birthplace of the famous Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, Thornton exudes a quaint, almost timeless aura, resonating with the spirit of these literary giants. The village, with its picturesque stone cottages and narrow, winding streets, seems to whisper tales of the past, inviting visitors to step back into a bygone era.
The surrounding moorlands, which likely inspired some of the hauntingly beautiful settings in the Brontës’ novels, offer panoramic views and a sense of serene isolation. Despite its small size, Thornton retains a lively community spirit, with traditional shops, cosy pubs, and local events that celebrate both its heritage and contemporary Yorkshire life. The Brontë Birthplace Museum, housed in the sisters’ former home, serves as a focal point for Brontë aficionados, ensuring that the literary legacy of Thornton continues to enchant and inspire.
Thornton - West Yorkshire postcode: BD13 3
Retail in Thornton - West Yorkshire
There are great places to visit near Thornton - West Yorkshire including some great cities, villages, woodlands, parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens, country parks, hiking areas, towns, lakes, historic monuments, hills, ancient sites, nature reserves, shopping centres, airports, bluebell woods, ruins, rivers and streams, castles, waterfalls and boroughs.
Cities to visit near Thornton - West Yorkshire include Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield.
Thornton - West Yorkshire has some unmissable villages nearby like Wyke, Haworth, Oxenhope, Thornton, Manningham, Saltaire, and Ripponden.
There are a number of woodlands near Thornton - West Yorkshire including Judy Woods, Chevin Forest Park, Calverley Wood, Middleton Park, and Hardcastle Crags.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire boasts some of the best parks including Lister Park, Cartwright Hall Gardens, Peel Park, Shibden Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, and Park Square.
Cartwright Hall, Ilkley Manor House, Hewenden Viaduct, Halifax Town Hall, North Bridge - Halifax, Halifax Minister, and Wainhouse Tower are great places to visit near Thornton - West Yorkshire if you like historic buildings.
Don't miss Cartwright Hall, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park's museums if visiting the area around Thornton - West Yorkshire.
There are a number of gardens near to Thornton - West Yorkshire including Cartwright Hall Gardens.
There are a several good country parks in the Thornton - West Yorkshire area like Penistone Hill Country Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Country Park, Chevin Forest Park, Golden Acre Park, Bretton Country Park, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire features a number of interesting hiking areas including Penistone Hill Country Park, Colden, The Chevin, Hardcastle Crags, and Withens Clough.
Thornton - West Yorkshire has some unmissable towns nearby like Ilkley, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Todmorden, Huddersfield, Bradley, and Otley.
Don't miss Chellow Dean Reservoirs, Boothwood Reservoir, Ogden Water Country Park, Ogden Water, Shibden Park, Light Hazzles Reservoir, and Warland Reservoir's lakes if visiting the area around Thornton - West Yorkshire.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire features a number of interesting historic monuments including Wainhouse Tower, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.
Thornton - West Yorkshire's best nearby hills can be found at Centre Hill, Stoodley Pike, and The Chevin.
Ancient Sites to visit near Thornton - West Yorkshire include Stones Lane Standing Stones, and Centre Hill Beacon Site.
There are a number of nature reserves near Thornton - West Yorkshire including Rodley Nature Reserve, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB St Aidan's, RSPB Fairburn Ings, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire features a number of interesting shopping centres including Trinity Leeds, White Rose Shopping Centre, The Merrion Centre, County Arcade, and Leeds Kirkgate Market.
Airports to visit near Thornton - West Yorkshire include Leeds Bradford Airport.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire's best bluebell woods can be found at Middleton Park.
Thornton - West Yorkshire has some unmissable ruins nearby like Kirkstall Abbey, and Sandal Castle.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire boasts some of the best rivers and streams including River Dearne at Bretton, Hebden Water, and Hebden Beck.
The area close to Thornton - West Yorkshire boasts some of the best castles including Sandal Castle.
Don't miss Greenwood Lee Clough Waterfall, and Lumb Falls's waterfalls if visiting the area around Thornton - West Yorkshire.
The area around Thornton - West Yorkshire's best boroughs can be found at Kirklees.
Thornton - West Yorkshire History
There are some historic monuments around Thornton - West Yorkshire:
