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


Eureka! The National Children's Museum

Have you ever wondered... What happens to the food you eat How sound and music are made What might be hidden in your back garden How other people liveThe answers to these questions and many more will be…

Bolling Hall

Tucked away in a leafy garden, less than a mile from the city centre, is one of Bradford's most precious jewels. . . It's easy to see why Bolling Hall was a pleasant family home for more than five centuries, with views right over the…

National Media Museum

The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group National Museum of Science and Industry which also includes the Science Museum based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire, the National Railway Museum based in York and at Shildon in County Durham.We exist to 'Engage, inspire…

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Journey back in time on one of Britain's finest heritage railways. Travelling through the countryside in period coaches hauled by a restored steam engine is a treat in itself, but then there's so much else to enjoy. There is the Museum of Rail Travel as well…

Regal

SnookerPool Hall at Regal in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Contact venue on 01274 630210 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

Cuedos

SnookerPool Hall at Cuedos in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Contact venue on 01274 497788 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

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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.