Thornton Lodge offers a base for many and varied visits.

For walkers, these can start from the doorstep, or follow one of the many trails nearby—this flexibility works equally for cyclists, who have found the property a useful overnight stop on the Coast to Coast route.

Permits can be purchased nearby for fishing in the River Ure, whilst there is Trout fishing at Hawes.

There are potteries in Askrigg, Leyburn, West Burton and Hawes.

Wonderful waterfalls can be viewed at Aysgarth and Hardraw.

There is a Rope makers at Hawes and a Candle makers at Wensley.

Further afield, there are caves to explore at Ingleton and Pately Bridge.

Castles, Abbeys and Cathedrals can be visited at Bolton, Middleham, Richmond  Skipton, Ripon and York.

Adventure for children can be satisfied at The Forbidden Corner and Lightwater Valley.

For antiques enthusiasts, Leyburn is home to Tennants—the largest Auction House in the North of England.

For shopaholics, there are many speciality boutiques in Darlington and Harrogate. Whilst fabulous woollen creations can be purchased in Muker.

Not to mention The Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes, home to real Wensleydale Cheese.

Of course, you are more than welcome to simply relax in the House and Grounds.

 

 

Some shots from within the grounds of  Thornton Lodge.