Places to stay in Thornton, Leicestershire

Thornton is a village in Leicestershire. The village is within the civil parish of Bagworth and Thornton. It is a linear village lying along a scarp overlooking Thornton Reservoir. The parish church of St Peter was built in the 13th century; the church door was originally at Ulverscroft Priory. Between 1832 and 1865 Thornton had a railway station on the Leicester and Swannington Railway. Places to eat in the region include Cinnamon Tree, Copt Oak, Greens, and The Bradgate.

The center of Thornton ( which is at is longitude -1°18'53.083 and latitude 52°39'59.275 ) is located 3 miles away from Markfield, 5 miles away from Coalville, 5 miles away from Glenfield and 7 miles away from Braunstone.

Available Thornton lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Thornton.

Thornton Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Leicester:

Our Leicester Hinckley Road hotel is located in Leicester Forest East, with lush parks and golf courses nearby.

Hinckley Road

Leicester, Leicestershire

Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 3 miles away in Leicester:

Our Leicester Markfield hotel combines natural beauty spots with excellent transport links to both East Midlands Airport and Leicester train station. Nearby Markfield has a number of country pubs.Dotted around the countryside are a number of interest points, including Mount St.

Euro Garage Service Area, A50 / M1 Interchange

Leicester, Leicestershire

Guest Houses

Dive Inn

Approx 2 miles away in Stoney Stanton:

57 Hinckley Road

Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire

Thornton Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Leicester Hill Wood Caravan Club

Campsite

Approx 4 miles away in Newtown Linford:

Village pub 1 mile away Village shop 1 mile away Nearest bus stop 1 mile Walks to local nature reserve from here Wildlife friendly site 1 acre.

Ulverscroft Lane

Newtown Linford, Leicestershire

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