Welcome to Thornton

Thornton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Thornton is known for its rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the birthplace of the famous Bronte sisters. The village has a strong community spirit and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Thornton is the Bronte Parsonage Museum, which is located in the heart of the village. The museum is dedicated to the life and works of the Bronte sisters, who were born and raised in Thornton. Visitors can explore the museum and learn about the sisters' lives and the inspiration behind their famous novels. The museum also hosts a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year, making it a popular destination for literature enthusiasts.

Thornton is also home to several local businesses, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The village has a thriving high street, which is home to a range of independent retailers. Visitors can browse the shops and pick up unique gifts and souvenirs. There are also several cafes and restaurants in the village, offering a range of cuisine to suit all tastes. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee or a leisurely meal, Thornton has something to offer.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: -0.9°C

Feels Like: -3.1°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thornton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Davison	Thornton Road Thornton Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 3NN 1274833839 School Website
The Academy At St. James Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Tolson	Chelwood Drive Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7YD 1274777095 School Website
Beckfoot Thornton Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Trusselle	Leaventhorpe Lane Thornton Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 3BH 1274881082 School Website
Foxhill Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Hey	Brighouse And Denholme Road Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 1LN 01274882426 School Website
Ley Top Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Rouse	Avenel Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7PQ 01274541554 School Website
St Matthews Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Whitehead	Saffron Drive Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7NE 01274541737 School Website
Keelham Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Robert Hunter	Well Heads Denholme Gate Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 4HH 01274832491 School Website
Clayton St John Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Emsley	Bradford Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6DD 1274815862 School Website
Clayton Village Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Rahim	John Street Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6AD 1274414115 School Website
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Blanchard	Garforth Street Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7HB 1274541587 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Frizinghall Frizinghall Road, Frizinghall, West Yorkshire, BD9 4LD 3.78 Miles

Bradford Forster Square Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4HY 4.06 Miles

Saltaire Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 4.08 Miles

Bingley Wellington Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2NA 4.08 Miles

Bradford Interchange Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU 4.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mac's Travel 01274 882700 14 Cranbrook St, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6NX 1.30 Miles
A1 Celebration Cars 01274 830791 Marrap Edge Farm, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9AG 1.37 Miles
Cozy Cars 01274 547777 289 Allerton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7QE 1.57 Miles
Prune Park Radio Cars 01274 494444 291 Allerton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7QU 1.59 Miles
Allerton Cosy Cars And Prune Park 01274 545555 289 Allerton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7QU 1.59 Miles
Excell Executive Chauffeurs 07773 475608 56 Pentland Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6JF 1.63 Miles
Cue Cars 01274 884000 Black Dyke Mills, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QA 1.64 Miles
A B C Taxis 01274 884444 1111 Thornton Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0PA 1.70 Miles
Queens Car Private Hire 01274 818999 50 Brighouse Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1QE 1.77 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01274 816921 20 Hillcrest Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2RA 1.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Market Street D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wicken Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springholes D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Green D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Close Head Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Scholes D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Well Heads D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountain D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Dean Po Box Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldwin Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leaventhorpe Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clayton Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thornton Medical Practice	4 Craven Avenue Thornton Bradford BD13 3LG
Thornton & Denholme Medical Practice 01274 832110	4 Craven Avenue Off Market St, Thornton Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 3LG
Phoenix Medical Practice 08444 773615	Allerton Health Centre Bell Dean Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7WA
Hollins Health & Wellbeing - Allerton	Allerton Health Centre Bell Dean Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7WA
The Willows Medical Practice 01274 888350	The Willows Medical Pract Osbourne Drive,Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2GD

Local Stores

Thornton Road
514 Thornton Road
Thornton
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD13 3JD
01274 832569
Store Website
0.12 miles

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SPAR Manchester Road
Manchester Road
Bradford
BD5 7JX
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clayton Veterinary Centre
1 Reva Syke Road Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6QN 01274 884800 1.38 miles

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Shearbridge Veterinary Centre
Queensbury Veterinary Centre 10 Osbourne Drive Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2GD 01274 884065 info@shearbridgevets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Gatehouse Veterinary Hospital
232 Allerton Road Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7AA 01274 480031 enquiries@gatehousevets.com Website 1.82 miles
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Companion Care (Bradford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit 1 Crossley Hall Retail Centre Thornton Rd Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0HH 2.04 miles


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Hird And Partners
Lower Giles Hill Farm South Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7TW 01274 601 534 shelfequineclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Group - Wibsey
213 High Street Wibsey Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 1JU 01274 691318 nurseswibsey@ashfieldvets.com Website 3.57 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Chellow Dene Reservoir
Chellow Dene Is A Local Beauty Spot On The Western Outskirts Of Bradford City Which Can Be Reached By Public Transport.Although Within The City Boundaries Chellow Dene Reservoirs Lie Within A Quiet Wooded Valley And Are A Haven For Wildlife Including Herons And Owls. Chellow Dean Reservoirs 1.81 miles

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Ogden Water
Ogden Ln Halifax Lancashire HX2 8XZ 2.35 miles Between Halifax &Amp; Keighley

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Goit Stock Cullingworth
A Woodland Walk That Takes You Past Several Smaller Waterfalls And The Well-Known Larger Waterfall. There Are A Few Different Paths, The Main One Takes You Alongside The River And Can Be Very Muddy In Winter / Autumn! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead, There Are Farm Animals On Parts Of The Walk, Especially Cows In Summer, So Care Must Be Taken To Have Dogs On Lead At Certain Points. 4 Goit Stock Ln Harden Bingley BD16 1JH 3.19 miles You Can Get To Goit Stock From Harden, Cullingworth Or Wilsden

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St Ives Estate
St Ives Estate Is A Large Area That Includes Plenty Of Off The Path Forest Routes, Paved Areas, A Park, Cafe And Lake. 8 St Ives Pl Harden Bingley BD16 1BB 3.69 miles

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Druids Altar Above St Ives
17 Keighley Rd Harden Bingley BD16 1JT 3.72 miles Between Keighley &Amp; Harden

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Northcliffe Woods Shipley
Woods Next To Northcliffe Park In Shipley 2 Cliffe Gardens Shipley BD18 3DB 3.80 miles Park Outside The Gate And You Can Either Walk Along The Flat Bit Past The Little Train And Continue On, Going Up The Steps At The End And Looping Back On Yourself To Return Through The Upper Section Of The Woods. Or You Can Go Forward Towards The Park Itself And Return The Way You Came. You Can'T Get Lost.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	12.2°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain shower	Overcast	Light rain shower	Light rain
Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
Feels Like	13.8°C	8.3°C	4.4°C	3.2°C	3°C	3.5°C	4.6°C	5.2°C	4.9°C	4.1°C	3°C	8.3°C

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