Welcome to Little Thornton

Little Thornton is a small village located in the Wyre district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated on the Fylde coast, just a few miles north of the popular seaside resort of Blackpool. Little Thornton is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 2,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling in the area.

One of the main attractions in Little Thornton is the village church, St. John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 14th century, and is a Grade II listed building. The church is open to visitors, and there are regular services held throughout the week. Another popular attraction in the village is the local pub, the Thornton Arms. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food, and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Little Thornton is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a hair salon. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are regular events and activities held throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a number of charity events. Overall, Little Thornton is a charming and welcoming village, with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 16°C

Feels Like: 16°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School Details
Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Murray
Marsh Road
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 2TY
01253821396
School Website
Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Alison Finney
Station Road
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HY
01253823420
School Website
Millfield Science And Performing Arts College
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Nicola Regan
Belvedere Road
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5DG
01253865929
School Website
Great Arley School
Community Special School
Ages:4-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Higham
Holly Road
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 4HH
01253821072
School Website
Thornton Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Jenny Slater
Holly Road
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 4HH
01253868451
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Eaton
Heys Street
Thornton
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 4HL
1253821392
School Website
Thornton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs David Ashcroft
Heys Street
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 4JP
01253821128
School Website
Stanah Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Hamish Clough
Lambs Road
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5JR
01253825225
School Website
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Graeme Dow
Eastpines Drive
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 3RX
01253855215
School Website
Carleton Green Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Mcgrath
Arundel Drive
Carleton
Poulton Le Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7TF
01253891228
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7AA
1.88 Miles
Layton
Bispham Road, Layton, Lancashire, FY2 0SX
2.66 Miles
Blackpool North
Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB
3.82 Miles
Blackpool South
Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA
5.30 Miles
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Burlington Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1NY
6.13 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Lynx Private Hire
01253 850250
33 Clifton Cl, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4NG
0.30 Miles
Cleveleys Taxis Ltd
01253 856425
Gardeners Arms, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4BL
0.32 Miles
Andy 2 Airport
01253 820816
1 Hasbury Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4FQ
0.55 Miles
Mc Airport Services
01253 862110
Chequers Way, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4FS
0.64 Miles
Blackpool Airport
01253 807977
203 Ashfield Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3JA
0.97 Miles
Thornton Cabs
01253 863558
2 St. Georges Av, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3NH
1.16 Miles
Cleveleys Airport Services
01253 820424
Room 4, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3NH
1.16 Miles
Ace Radio Cabs Ltd
01253 856868
122 Victoria Road West, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3LG
1.22 Miles
Cleveleys Taxis Ltd
01253 856767
15-16 Rossall Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1AP
1.25 Miles
Dawson Travel Ltd
01253 850505
Unit 9 Dorset Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2DB
1.40 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Four Lane Ends
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Thornton Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Sunday Last Collection:15:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Lawsons Road
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road
No More Collections Today
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Belvedere Road
No More Collections Today
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Waring Drive
No More Collections Today
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Trunnah Road
No More Collections Today
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Thornton East
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Beechwood Drive
No More Collections Today
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Sevenoaks
No More Collections Today
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Holmes Road
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Red Marsh Ind Estate Meter Box
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Farnworth Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Marsh Ind Estate
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sunday Last Collection:15:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Beechwood Surgery
01253 951717
Old Bank Medical Centre
155 Victoria Road East
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HH
Win Pcn Enhanced Access
01253 951717
Beechwood Surgery
155 Victoria Road East
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5HH
The Thornton Practice
01253 956282
The Thornton Practice
Church Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 2TZ
The Village Practice
01253 955561
Thornton Medical Centre
Church Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 2TZ
The Crescent Surgery
01253 823215
Cleveleys Health Centre
Kelso Avenue
Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 3LF
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Local Stores

Blackpool - Victoria Road East
Thornton Centre
Victoria Road East
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5DX
01253 864653
shop.9173@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.44 miles
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SPAR Thornton
GEM Thornton
159-161 Lawsons Road
Thornton - Cleveleys
FY5 4PJ
01253824351
Store Website
0.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Moy Vets - Thornton
22 - 24 Hillylaid Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 4DZ
01253 860346
thornton@moyvets.co.uk
Website
0.55 miles
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Norcross Vets
Norcross Lane
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 3FT
01253 854 545
andrew.g.milne@virgin.net
0.61 miles
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Wyrebrooke Mobile Vets
80 Lambs Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 5LZ
01253 366055
vet@wyrebrooke.co.uk
Website
0.89 miles
Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Cleveleys Vets4pets Ltd
186 Victoria Road West
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 3NG
01253 858 665
cleveleys@vets4pets.com
Website
1.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons
94 Norbreck Road
Thornton-Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 1RP
01253 357380
info@andrewmellorvets.co.uk
Website
1.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

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Lanes Vets Ltd
Bracewell Veterinary Centre
235 Garstang Road East
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 8JH
01253 891088
poulton@lanesvets.com
Website
2.45 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Fleetwood Nature Reserve Walk
Nice Nature Reserve Walk In Lancashire. Nice And Secure With Lake And Green Lands. Lots Of Dog Walkers About
Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve
Jameson Road
2.61 miles

Fleetwood
Location
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Fleetwood Walk
76 The Esplanade
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 7BE
3.66 miles

Location
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Heronand#039;S Reach Nature Trail
A 5K Circular Walk With Lots Of Unrest For Dogs To Run Around Such As Trees, Ponds Etc.
Unnamed Road
Blackpool
FY3 8LL
4.11 miles

Start In The De Vere Car Park And Take The Bridle Path Located Near The Enterance Of The Car Park.
Location
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Witch Wood Lytham
Wood
8.02 miles

Wood, Bridge Rd, Lytham Saint Annes Fy8 4Eq
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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Is Very Dog Friendly. Next To Town. 80 Acres Of Park And Woodland Its Doggy Heaven. It Is Flat With Paths And There Is A Cafe On Site. Free Parking. Open Monday To Friday [Free], With A £1 Charge On Sunday. Closed Saturdays.
Lytham Hall Park
8.99 miles

Location
what3words
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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead!
Sunnybank
High St
Garstang
Preston
PR3 1EB
9.96 miles

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Weather Forecast

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