What's on inThornton


Welcome to Thornton

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Thornton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Thornton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Thornton

Tourist Attractions


Frigate Unicorn

His Majestys Frigate UNICORN, of 46 guns, was built for the Royal Navy in Chatham dockyard, and she was launched in 1824.The classic sailing frigate was a fast and powerful warship, and was one of the most successful and charismatic ship designs of the age.UNICORNs construction, however, is…

Barrie�s Birthplace

The birthplace and early home of famed Scottish author, playwright and creator of Peter Pan, Sir James Matthew Barrie, this 19th‐century cottage is set in the heart of Kirriemuir. The cottage next door is home to the Peter Pan Experience and important memorabilia, while the Peter Pan garden…

Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Discover the wonderful world of animals at Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee. Meet our regular residents the European Brown Bears ‐ an extremely rare and endangered species from the wilderness of Russia.Other highlights include the elegant Lynx, Wolves, the Pine Marten ‐ one of Britain's rarest mammals ‐ and…

Enigma

Enigma Nightclub in Dundee, Angus. Contact venue on telephone number 01382 200066 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Club One

Club One Nightclub in Forfar, Angus. Contact venue on telephone number 01307 460111 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Fat Sams

Fat Sam's Nightclub in Dundee, Angus. Contact venue on telephone number 01382 228181 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Thornton? See our list of attractions in Thornton, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.