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Thornton Sports Limited
Thornton Sports is the leading UK manufacturer and installer of synthetic sports pitches, tennis courts, athletic tracks and multi-use games areas. The company's synthetic grass surfaces are manufactured in the UK to european standards.

Address
Metcalf Drive, Altham Industrial Estate, Altham, Lancashire BB5 5TU

Telephone
+44 (0)1282 777345
(Please mention leisure-kit.net)

Fax
+44 (0)1282 777654

Website
www.thorntonsports.co.uk
Thornton Sports Limited news

21 Sep 2015
Thornton Sports launches Pitch Maximisation Scheme for school sports facilities


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  Thornton Sports launches Pitch Maximisation Scheme for school sports facilities
04 Mar 2015
Artificial grass pitch helps rugby team’s player development

Thornton Sports has installed a 3G artificial grass sports pitch at Warrington Wolves’ new purpose-built indoor training facility.
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  Artificial grass pitch helps rugby team’s player development

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