Welcome to the website of Thornton in Craven, North Yorkshire.
Thornton in Craven is a beautiful rural village set in the
rolling green Yorkshire countryside.
Within the village itself, the 15th century church, dedicated to
Saint Mary, and featuring original 17th century pews, is a
historic building well worth a visit.
For walkers the renowned Pennine Way, much loved by those
who enjoy hill walking in natural surroundings, is only a
short distance away.
Those preferring a more relaxing holiday will find many
things to see and do within easy driving distance including
the stunning cliffs of Malham Cove, the beautiful Ingleton
Waterfalls, Bolton Priory and Haworth, the home of the
Brontes, with its original cobbled streets.