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About West Thornton

West Thornton lies in Croydon borough, sandwiched between Croydon town centre and Thornton Heath. The A23 London Road cuts straight through, connecting central London to Brighton, whilst the A236 Mitcham Road provides east-west links. Short local routes serve daily commutes to nearby Croydon and Thornton Heath. The area boasts over 9,900 public EV charging points nearby. The 1930s Art Deco pavilion at Thornton Heath Recreation Ground stands as the area's most notable architectural feature.

Where is West Thornton on the map?

West Thornton is in England, at 51.392, -0.119 - about 6 km west of Ashburton, Greater London.

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What is the closest airport to West Thornton?

The closest airport to West Thornton is London Gatwick Airport, 36 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport.

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