Location

 

 The village has a golf club which welcomes visitors. For those who enjoy walking and bird watching, there are many interesting and spectacular walks from the house and in the surrounding North Pennines Area. Maps are provided at thornley house and guided walks are sometimes available.

 

 

​ The world-famous Vindolanda site is only 20 minutes  drive away, while Beamish Museum, Kielder Water and the stately homes of Wallington Hall and Cragside are just some of the many attractions within easy reach, as is the market town of Hexham, named as England's favourite market town by "Country Life" magazine.