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Thornton Hall Country Park

Type:Farm

Thornton-in-Craven
Nr Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BD23 3TS

Tel: 01282 841 148

Thornton Hall Country Park

Guide Prices

Please check website for up-to-date information regarding opening days, times, prices, events, COVID restrictions and more.

Facilities

Other

  • Open All Year
  • Outdoor
  • Toilets

Catering

  • Café
  • Catering On Site

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Map & Directions

Road Directions

We are just off the A56 in Thornton-in-Craven, between Clitheroe, Colne and Skipton with ample free parking right outside the entrance.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest railway station is Skipton (6 miles). Bus services stop just 5 minutes walk from our door - contact the Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 for further information.

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2017 - Small Visitor Attraction Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2017 - Small Visitor Attraction Award 2017
  • Local AwardsBest Leisure & Tourism SBA 2018 Best Leisure & Tourism SBA 2018 2018
  • Local AwardsBest in Education NFAN 2018 - Highly Commended Best in Education NFAN 2018 - Highly Commended 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2018 - Small Visitor Attraction Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2018 - Small Visitor Attraction Award 2018
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Large Visitor Attraction Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Large Visitor Attraction Award 2019
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2019 - Small Event Award Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2019 - Small Event Award 2019
  • Regional AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Sub-Regional Awards2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Resilience and Innovation 2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Resilience and Innovation 2021
  • Sub-Regional AwardsLancashire Tourism Awards 2022 winner.  Small Event Award Lancashire Tourism Awards 2022 winner. Small Event Award 2023

Opening Times

Open (8 Jan 2024 - 24 Dec 2024)
DayTimes

* Term time - 10:00 – 16:00
(closed on Tuesdays term time)
Weekends and school holiday - 10:00 – 16:30

Please note event day opening times may vary - please check the details on each individual event.

Early closures - It is necessary to close at 15:00 to allow for preparation for evening events. These dates include, but are not limited to, 4th & 5th November.

Visit the website for the latest opening times.

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The Secret Garden at Thornton Hall Country ParkThe Secret Garden at Thornton Hall Country Park, BarnoldswickJoin together with friends at Thornton Hall Country Park’s Secret Garden for amazing evenings full of entertainment, live music, delicious food and sensational cocktails under a giant heated tipi-style marquee. 

Saturday, 7th September 2024 - Saturday, 7th September 2024

Thornton Rocks
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Friday, 6th September 2024 - Friday, 6th September 2024

Country Rocks
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Saturday, 20th July 2024 - Sunday, 1st September 2024

Festival of Fun Summer at Thornton Hall Country ParkEmbark on a quest with the Pirates of Swashbuckle Bay, before entering a world full of fairy tales and princesses.  If that is not enough, there are dino encounters where you can go nose to nose with huge dinos before exploring the roarsome Dino Discovery Trail.
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Saturday, 21st September 2024 - Saturday, 21st September 2024

REWIND 80s & 90s Night
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Saturday, 3rd August 2024 - Saturday, 3rd August 2024

Family Summer Night
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