Welcome to Thornby

Thornby is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the town of Market Harborough and 10 miles north-east of the city of Northampton. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Thornby has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has been inhabited ever since. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St Helen's Church and the 17th-century Thornby Hall. The village also has a strong community spirit, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Thornby has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The M1 motorway is just a short drive away, providing easy access to London and the Midlands. Overall, Thornby is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Light snow showers

Temp: 3.3°C

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Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Guilsborough Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Simon Frazer
West Haddon Road
Guilsborough
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8QE
01604740641
School Website
Guilsborough Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Shilliam
The Green
Guilsborough
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8PT
1604740307
School Website
Naseby Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Cook
School Lane
Naseby
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 6BZ
01604740540
School Website
West Haddon Endowed Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Rosevear
The Green
West Haddon
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 7AN
01788510318
School Website
Welford Sibbertoft And Sulby Endowed School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Liz Crofts
West Street
Welford
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 6HU
1858575431
School Website
Spratton Hall School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-13
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Clarke
Smith Street
Spratton
Northants
NN6 8HP
1604847292
School Website
Spratton Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Liz Crofts
School Road
Spratton
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8HY
1604846530
School Website
Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Mercer
High Street
Clipston
Market Harborough
Northamptonshire
LE16 9RU
01858525261
School Website
Yelvertoft Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Melanie Servent
School Lane
Yelvertoft
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 6LH
01788822498
School Website
East Haddon Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Truslove
Church Lane
East Haddon
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8DB
01604770462
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Long Buckby
Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA
6.11 Miles
Market Harborough
St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT
8.37 Miles
Rugby
Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA
9.92 Miles
Northampton
Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP
10.61 Miles
Kettering
Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ
12.16 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Magna Taxis
01455 559800
Walcote Rd, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6EQ
6.37 Miles
Point To Point Taxis
01858 468468
99 Main Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TG
7.46 Miles
Executive Cars
01858 434744
71 Ireton Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9NU
7.58 Miles
A2b Taxis
01327 844800
Dynamor House, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2NH
7.69 Miles
Twentyfourseven Executive Travel
01858 468484
62 Caxton St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9ER
7.82 Miles
Pitsford Chauffeur Cars
01858 466233
9 Gladstone Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9ET
7.84 Miles
Diamond Taxis
01858 469090
45 Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DN
7.89 Miles
M And E Taxis
01858 446570
141 Logan St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AP
8.05 Miles
M And E Private Hire
01858 446570
141 Logan St, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AP
8.05 Miles
Gary's Taxis Ltd
01858 410004
21 Abbey Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9AA
8.16 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nn6 Thornby Northampton
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Nn6 Thornby Grange Northampton
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Nn6 Cold Ashby Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 High Street Guilsborough
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Nn6 High Street Guilsborough Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Naseby High Street Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Nn6 Winwick Warren Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Coton Northampton
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Nn6 Guilsborough Hill Hollowell Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Nn6 Creaton Road Hollowell Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Nn6 Haselbech Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Nn6 Cottesbrooke Northampton
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Nn6 Winwick Northampton
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Nn6 Guilsborough Road West Haddon Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Creaton Post Office Northampton
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Saxon Spires Practice
01604 740210
West Haddon Road
Guilsborough
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8QE
West Haddon Branch Surgery
Muncaster Way
West Haddon
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 7DU
Dr Dowell Cg & Partner
Village Hall
Welford
Northamptonshire
NN6 6HT
Husbands Bosworth Medical Centre
01858 880522
Husbands Bosworth Med Ctr
1 Marsh Drive
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6PU
Crick Medical Practice
01788 822203
The Surgery
16 Watford Road
Crick
Northamptonshire
NN6 7TT
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Local Stores

Crick
High Street
Crick
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 7TS
01788 822277
Store Website
5.45 miles
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SPAR Market Harborough
SPAR
117 Coventry Road
Market Harborough
LE16 9BX
01858 463558
Store Website
8.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cross Counties Farm Vets
The Loft
Elkington Lodge
Welford
Northamptonshire
NN6 6HE
01455 710935
office@ccfarmvets.co.uk
Website
2.08 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Lt Equine Veterinary Services
4 Vicarage Lane
East Haddon
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 8DA
07825 432531
enquiries@ltequinevet.co.uk
Website
4.74 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Ash Tree Vets
124 Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HF
01858 462839
admin@ashtreevets.co.uk
Website
7.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Poultry

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Town &Amp; Country Veterinary Centre
48 Northampton Road
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 9HE
01858 465668
mail@tcvets.co.uk
Website
8.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

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Market Harborough Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 2 Springfield Retail Park
Springfield Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 8BD
marketharborough@vets4pets.com
Website
8.16 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet Rugby Hillmortonrainsbrook Veterinary Group Ltd
83 High Street
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 4HD
01788 542221
rugby.hillmorton@medivet.co.uk
Website
8.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Old Train Line Walk Brixworth
I Highly Recommend This Walk!
Spratton Rd
Northampton
Lancashire
NN6 9DT
5.17 miles

It Is Located Between Spratton And Brixworth. As There Aren’T Really And Other Locations On That Road, It Isn’T Hard To Miss And The Car Park Is Straight Off The Road. The Post Code I Believe Is, Nn6 9Dt
Location
what3words
ember.breathy.increased
Kelmarsh Tunnels
Brought Oscar My Dog Here For The First Time Today. (17/8/20) Nice Walk Although The Tunnel Itself Was A Bit Mucky And Slippery Which Is To Be Expected Due To The Weather. Word Of Advice...If You’Re Visiting After A Prolonged Or Heavy Rainfall, Do Wear Suitable Footwear. Also Being A Good Strong Beamed Torch Too. We Enjoyed It And Will Be Back To Explore Further.
Kelmarsh Tunnels
Lancashire
5.54 miles

From Corby To Braybrook Then Follow A6
Location
what3words
interacts.league.bounded
Kelmarsh Tunnels
Kelmarsh Tunnel Is Now A Disused Railway In Northamptonshire. It’S A Beautiful Walk To The Tunnels. You Don’T Have To Go Through Them, You Can Go Over Them :). It’S Also A Lovely Walk From Kelmarsh To Market Harborougj. Dogs Can Be Of Lead As Well, Just Watch Out For Cyclists!
Oxendon Rd
Market
Lancashire
HARBOROUGH LE16
5.95 miles

If You Are Travelling From Desborough It Is Best To Go Through Arthingworth. When Driving Down You Will See A Bridge, Just Before The Bridge You Will See A Car Park On Your Right. That’S Where I Would Recommend Parking As It Is The Start Of The Walk.
Location
what3words
accented.fines.bleaching
Harlestone Firs
There Are So Many Different Trails To Choose From. Some Are Pathed Others Are Off Path And Through The Woods. It Does Say To Keep Dogs On The Lead, But No One Actually Does. However, There Is A Likely Chance There Will Be Horses And Cyclists On The Route So You Probably Will Have To Put Dogs On The Lead In Those Situations.
Heathgate Cottages
Harlestone Rd
Northampton
Lancashire
NN5 6UJ
7.82 miles

It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)
Location
what3words
coins.scuba.fills
Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks
Gumley Road
Foxton
8.76 miles

Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks
Location
what3words
mount.preparing.depend
Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks Are Ten Canal Locks, With Two ‘Staircases’ Each Of Five Locks, Located On The Leicestershire Line Of The Grand Union Canal.
LE16 7RA
8.77 miles

Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.
Location
what3words
drivers.agreeable.sliding
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