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
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.
Please check website for up-to-date information regarding opening days, times, prices, events, COVID restrictions and more.
| Open (8 Jan 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* 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.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018
Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2017 - Small Visitor Attraction Award 2017
Best Leisure & Tourism SBA 2018 2018
Best in Education NFAN 2018 - Highly Commended 2018
Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2018 - Small Visitor Attraction Award 2018
Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist 2019 - Large Visitor Attraction Award 2019
Lancashire Tourism Awards Winner 2019 - Small Event Award 2019
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards Finalist Resilience and Innovation 2021
Lancashire Tourism Awards 2022 winner. Small Event Award 2023We are just off the A56 in Thornton-in-Craven, between Clitheroe, Colne and Skipton with ample free parking right outside the entrance.
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.

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