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

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 28.1°C

Feels Like: 27.3°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

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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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nn6 Thornby Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Thornby Grange Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Cold Ashby Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 High Street Guilsborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nn6 High Street Guilsborough Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Naseby High Street Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Nn6 Winwick Warren Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Coton Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Guilsborough Hill Hollowell Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Creaton Road Hollowell Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Haselbech Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Cottesbrooke Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Winwick Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Guilsborough Road West Haddon Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Creaton Post Office Northampton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

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

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

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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

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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
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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
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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

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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
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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

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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

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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.

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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)

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 8.76 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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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.

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Fog	Fog	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	22.7°C	25°C	27.6°C	29.9°C	30.4°C	29.7°C	26.9°C	26.5°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	25.2°C	28.1°C	31.8°C	35°C	35.6°C	34.2°C	30.2°C	29.2°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	25.9°C	25.6°C	24.6°C	23.6°C	24.5°C	23.9°C	26.2°C	27.7°C	27.7°C	26.9°C	25.1°C	23.1°C
Feels Like	28.1°C	27.5°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	26.8°C	26.3°C	29.3°C	31°C	30.7°C	29.5°C	27.4°C	25.5°C

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Temp	22.4°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	21.2°C	22.1°C	24.1°C	26.7°C	28.1°C	28.3°C	27.7°C	26.3°C	24.3°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	21.2°C	24.9°C	27.2°C	30.7°C	32.1°C	31.9°C	30.9°C	29.1°C	26.7°C

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