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Thornton Hall Country Park

Type:Farm

Thornton-in-Craven, Nr Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BD23 3TS

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Tel: 01282 841 148

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Thornton Hall Country Park

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Set on the borders of Lancashire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction.  Open year-round, the park offers enriching activities and entertainment for all ages and abilities, from babies to grandparents, providing a fun-filled day out.

Features include:
Animal encounters and deer park
Outdoor play areas and jumping pillows
Soft play centre
Indoor diner and street-food truck
Unique rides including Farm Safari, pony rides and junior quads *
A packed calendar of special events and live shows
Quadtrex quad-biking * 
Thornton Hall Camping *

* additional charges may apply.

A perfect fun filled informative family fun day out rain or shine.  The farm is conveniently located off the A56 in Thornton-in-Craven, between Clitheroe, Colne and Skipton with ample free car parking right outside the entrance.

See website for opening times/tickets and pricing/Ts & Cs.

 

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

Opening Times

Open (8 Jan 2023 - 24 Dec 2023)
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.

Events

Saturday, 7th October 2023 - Sunday, 8th October 2023

Saturday, 14th October 2023 - Sunday, 15th October 2023

Pumpkin Picking at Thornton Hall FarmEnjoy all the family fun of the farm plus the spooky pumpkin patch.
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Monday, 9th October 2023 - Friday, 13th October 2023

Monday, 16th October 2023 - Friday, 20th October 2023

Toddler Pumpkin Picking at Thornton Hall FarmGrab your barrow and pick the perfect pumpkin in the mud free [accessible] pumpkin patch.  With frightful photo opportunities.
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Saturday, 21st October 2023 - Sunday, 29th October 2023

Spooks at Thornton Hall FarmThere are some creepy goings on at Thornton Hall Farm this Halloween.  A spook-tacular family day out, packed with magical adventures, perfect entertainment for the whole family.
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Friday, 27th October 2023 - Saturday, 28th October 2023

Spooks by Night at Thornton Hall FarmEnjoy a spook-tacular evening out at Thornton Hall Farm this Halloween.  Packed with creepy goings on late at night, perfect entertainment for the whole family.
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Tuesday, 10th September 2024 - Tuesday, 10th September 2024

Meet Peppa Pig at Thornton HallMeet Peppa Pig at Thornton HallPeppa Pig will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day with lots of farm fun to be had for all the family.
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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

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.

Facilities

Other

  • Open All Year
  • Outdoor
  • Toilets

Catering

  • Café
  • Catering On Site

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

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