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💡 Tips
- Thorne Moors is a vast peat bog nature reserve; waterproof footwear is essential if you plan to go walking there.
- The flat terrain along the canals makes it an excellent area for relaxed, traffic-free cycling.
- Check the weather forecast before heading onto the moors, as they are very exposed with little shelter.
- Look out for the locks on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal to watch traditional narrowboats passing through.
🍽 Food
Look for a traditional Sunday Roast in local pubs, where this regional staple is an absolute must.
Enjoy hearty British comfort food in one of the pubs situated near the waterways.
Pop into a bakery on the main high street to grab a classic sausage roll or a savoury meat pie.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The main shopping street offering a mix of familiar high street names and smaller independent retailers.
Check out the local market place on market days for household goods and fresh local produce.
An incredible, remote nature reserve well-suited for birdwatching and silent, long walks.
Walk along the old towpath to enjoy the tranquility by the water.
A classic urban park featuring a duck pond and a miniature railway on certain weekends.
Water temperature…
Thorne is a town with a long and defining history in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. The town developed through its location on the Don and its access to the canal network into an important centre for trade and later industry. In particular, coal mining and peat extraction in the nearby Thorne Moors shaped the economic life for many years. Thorne Moors is today one of the largest remaining raised bogs in England and an internationally significant nature reserve. The town itself has retained its character as a historic market settlement but now provides a more modern infrastructure for its inhabitants. Thorne skillfully combines its industrial past with a growing awareness for nature conservation and the revitalization of the surrounding moorlands.
- Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Top sights: St Nicholas Church · Thorne Memorial Park · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
- Nearby: Hatfield (4 km)
- Population: ~18.096
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 57 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 53 | 72 | 67 | 62 |
Geography
Facts
- Thorne is near the River Don.
- Thorne Moors is a huge raised bog.
- The town was formerly an important hub for canal traffic.
- The local economy has shifted from heavy industry.
- Thorne belongs to the Borough of Doncaster.
- There is a strong connection to local history.
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Sights in the town Thorne (12)
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