South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Thorner

Thorner is a town in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,408 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 36 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 parks. The must-see places are Wharfedale (4 km), Church of All Saints (5 km) and Harewood Castle (9 km).

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

Thorner at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,408
Coordinates
53.8609° N, 1.4268° W
Places within 50 km
87 (87 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 Thorner

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thorner: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Thorner

103 churches within 100 km of Thorner. The closest is Church of All Saints (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Thorner

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thorner. The closest is Harewood Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thorner

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thorner. The closest is Wharfedale (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Post Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Thorpe Fell Top · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~53 km · Must-see

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Parks near Thorner

31 parks within 100 km of Thorner. The closest is Springhead Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Thorner

21 museums within 100 km of Thorner. The closest is Roman Bath House, Castleford (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Thorner

11 treks within 100 km of Thorner. The closest is Ebor Way (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Thorner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thorner
  2. 4 km Wharfedale · viewpoint, South Yorkshire
  3. 6 km Harewood Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  4. 10 km Wetherby Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  5. 9 km Kyme Castle · heritage site, South Yorkshire
  6. 12 km Church of All Saints · church, South Yorkshire
  7. 5 km Back to Thorner

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thorner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches36103Church of All Saints (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2260Harewood Castle (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints442Wharfedale (4 km)
    Parks531Springhead Park (16 km)
    Museums721Roman Bath House, Castleford (19 km)
    Treks411Ebor Way (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs310Baitul Hamd (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39RSPB Fairburn Ings (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Gaddings Dam (58 km)
    Temples23Bradford Mandir (27 km)
    Caves03Mossdale Caverns (58 km)
    Other attractions11Monk Bretton Priory (43 km)
    Waterfalls01Kinder Scout (76 km)

    Thorner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thorner?

    Wharfedale (viewpoint, about 4 km), Church of All Saints (church, about 5 km), Harewood Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Wetherby Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Kyme Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Airedale (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Thorner?

    Church of All Saints, about 5 km by road; Knaresborough Castle (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thorner?

    Harewood Castle, about 9 km by road; Wetherby Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thorner?

    Wharfedale, about 4 km by road; Airedale (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thorner?

    Start in Thorner, visit Wharfedale, then Harewood Castle, then Wetherby Castle, then Kyme Castle, then Church of All Saints, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thorner?

    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 Thorner

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