South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Thorne

Thorne is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 17,295 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 44 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 11 parks and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Lawrence CofE (5 km), Thorne Moors (7 km) and Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (14 km).

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Thorne, South Yorkshire
Thorne, South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thorne at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 17,295
Coordinates
53.6112° N, 0.9631° W
Places within 50 km
96 (96 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Thorne

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Churches near Thorne

137 churches within 100 km of Thorne. The closest is St Lawrence CofE (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Thorne

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thorne. The closest is Hangthwaite (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Thorne

23 parks within 100 km of Thorne. The closest is Sandall Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thorne

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thorne. The closest is Airedale (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Wold Top · viewpoint · Greater Lincolnshire · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~66 km · Must-see

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Museums near Thorne

18 museums within 100 km of Thorne. The closest is South Yorkshire Air Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thorne

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thorne. The closest is Thorne Moors (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Thorne

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thorne
  2. 14 km Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  3. 5 km Sandall Park · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 9 km St Lawrence CofE · church, South Yorkshire
  5. 12 km Thorne Moors · nature spot, South Yorkshire
  6. 9 km New Life Community Church · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 15 km Back to Thorne

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How to reach Thorne

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thorne by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches44137St Lawrence CofE (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1458Hangthwaite (19 km)
    Parks1123Sandall Park (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints020Airedale (53 km)
    Museums918South Yorkshire Air Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Thorne Moors (7 km)
    Treks49Wilberforce Way (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Baitus Salaam Mosque (24 km)
    Caves04Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (75 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ladybower Reservoir (70 km)
    Other attractions12Monk Bretton Priory (40 km)
    Waterfalls12Clumber Cascade (48 km)
    Beaches & coast02Cleethorpes Country Park (77 km)

    Thorne: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thorne?

    St Lawrence CofE (church, about 5 km), Thorne Moors (nature spot, about 7 km), Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 14 km), Sandall Park (park, about 14 km), New Life Community Church (church, about 15 km), Yorkshire Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Thorne?

    96 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 11 parks, 9 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Thorne?

    St Lawrence CofE, about 5 km by road; New Life Community Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thorne?

    Hangthwaite, about 19 km by road; Wressle Castle (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Thorne?

    Sandall Park, about 14 km by road; Town Fields (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thorne?

    Start in Thorne, visit Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve, then Sandall Park, then St Lawrence CofE, then Thorne Moors, then New Life Community Church, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thorne?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Thorne

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thorne’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Thorne on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.