Thornton
in Sefton of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.500 and -3.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 30' 0" and W -3° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:36 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:50 am and 4:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Thornton

Thornton in Sefton (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 183 mi (or 295 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Thornton is now 11:36 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports near Thornton, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ince Blundell, Hightown, Melling, Formby and Liverpool. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1000 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Throstles Nest Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
344 Scotland Road - Kirkdale
L5 5AQ Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Address
5,5 mi
Stanley Dock, Regent Road
L3 0AN Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Address
6,0 mi
Southport Old Road
L37 0AB Formby,Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Park Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Dunningsbridge Road
L30 6YN Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Royal Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Marine Terrace
L22 5PR Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Orrell Park Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
109 Orrell Lane
L9 8BL Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Trivelles Liverpool

Address
4,7 mi
233 Stanley Road
L5 7QD Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grove House

Address
5,5 mi
Wallasey,Grove Road
CH45 3HF Wirral
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sheil Suites

Address
6,0 mi
112 Sheil Road
L6 7UA Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Castle Lodge Guest House

Address
6,2 mi
94 Sheil Road
L6 3AF Liverpool
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Running

Published: January 15, 2008
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: E.B. Gregory

Sarah and me on our run from Maghull to Hightown, Merseyside, England. We stopped in Lydiate at the Scotch Piper, the oldest pub in Lancashire.


Batman Arkham Asylum Easter Egg

Published: August 15, 2010
Length: 54:53 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: OwMyHeadHurts11

Go to Arkham Castle, then to the Warden's office in the room where Dr Young died and use 3 explosive gels on the middle of the wall to the left.


Lose All Control.wmv

Published: July 26, 2010
Length: 28:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: azzyhowell

The Vis Johnson Band! Possibly the worst or best video ever?


landing of a small plane on a west Lancashire field, north England

Published: November 02, 2011
Length: 14:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Yannopapas

A small single engine airplane lands on a field of west Lanchashire, south of Formby, North england.


Canal Footbridge at Litherland

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 08:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Liderlant

Footbridge over the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The Victorian iron bridge dates from the 1880s and is also used to carry gas, water and electricity...


Boneshaker - Renegade @ The Priory, Litherland, 28th Nov 2009

Published: February 28, 2010
Length: 11:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Dawson

Southport based classic rock band performing Renegade at The Priory in Litherland. You can also add them as a friend on Facebook.... Boneshaker Theband... for more info, gig dates etc..


Boneshaker - Here I Go Again @ The Priory, Litherland, 28th Nov 2009

Published: February 25, 2010
Length: 09:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Dawson

Southport based classic rock band performing Here I Go Again at The Priory in Litherland. You can also add them as a friend on Facebook.... Boneshaker Theband... for more info, gig dates etc..


It's My Hair Tag!

Published: September 30, 2014
Length: 59:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ndidi Grace

I was tagged by the lovely powderblush intagram@ndidi grace Faacebook@ndidi kolawole. The questions: 1. Why did you start your hair journey? 2. How long have you been on your hair journey?...


Liverpool Waterloo & Victoria derelict Tunnels Urban Explore

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 49:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Moodster020

Disused Railway tunnel (one of many!) that runs under Liverpool close to the city center. Bit of a mooch about to see the place in full. Quite different to the usual tunnels! Bit of history...


Saying Goodby To Beach Road Primary School 1 (30/1/2015)

Published: January 31, 2015
Length: 12:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wraith & Friends Productions

January 30th 2015, i took a walk around my old school, from the nursery through 4 years of Infants then juniors before leaving for Litherland High School (which was further from home and formerly...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby

Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby (also known as Merchant Taylors' School for Boys, Crosby) is a British independent school for day pupils, located in Great Crosby on Merseyside. The school's motto is that of the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors: Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt. (Small things grow in harmony.)

Located at 53.484, -3.025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, Merchant Taylors, Educational institutions established in the 1620s, Independent schools in Sefton, Schools with Combined Cadet Forces, 1620 establishments in England

Sefton Central (UK Parliament constituency)

Sefton Central is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since its 2010 creation by Bill Esterson, a member of of the Labour Party.

Located at 53.523, -2.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in North West England, Politics of Sefton, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 2010

A5036 road

The A5036 is a road in Merseyside, England, which comprises two separate sections separated by a gap of 1.6 miles . The northern section is a 4-mile section of trunk road, travelling from Seaforth through Litherland before terminating at the Switch Island junction in Netherton. It is an important artery for road freight between the docks and the motorway network.

Located at 53.4784, -2.97525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Transport in Merseyside

Sacred Heart Catholic College

Sacred Heart Catholic College is a secondary school in Crosby, Merseyside, England, with specialist status in Mathematics and ICT. It was created from the amalgamation of Seafield Convent Grammar and St Bede's Secondary Modern in 1976, and was known as Sacred Heart Catholic High School.

Located at 53.49, -3.024 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mathematics and Computing Colleges in England, Roman Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, Comprehensive schools in Sefton

Holy Family Catholic High School, Merseyside

Holy Family Catholic High School is a Catholic comprehensive school situated in Thornton, Merseyside, England, catering for mixed pupils aged 11-18. The current intake at the school is 885, of which 156 are aged 16-18 pursuing further education in the school's own sixth form, with student attainment Year 13 above average in 2004, compared with all sixth forms nationally.

Located at 53.499, -2.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Comprehensive schools in Sefton, Roman Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool

Seafield Convent Grammar School

Seafield Convent of the Sacred Heart of Mary (1908–1976) was a former Roman Catholic convent school for girls run by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary.

Located at 53.49, -3.024 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct schools in Sefton, Defunct grammar schools in England, Educational institutions established in 1908, Defunct Roman Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, 1976 disestablishments in England, Educational institutions disestablished in 1976, 1908 establishments in England

Crosby United Reformed Church

Crosby United Reformed Church, originally Great Crosby Congregational Church, is on the corner of Eshe Road and Mersey Road in Great Crosby, a suburb of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. It is an active congregation of the United Reformed Church. The authors of the Buildings of England series, referring to the architecture of the church, say "The whole is very satisfying".

Located at 53.4914, -3.025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Religious buildings completed in 1898, 19th-century church buildings, Protestant congregations established in the 19th century, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Merseyside, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Churches in Merseyside, John Douglas buildings, United Reformed churches in England

Victoria (Sefton ward)

Victoria is a Metropolitan Borough of Sefton ward in the Bootle Parliamentary constituency that covers the locality of Great Crosby.

Located at 53.4929, -3.0224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Sefton

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