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Opticians Thorne – Parkhurst & Co Thorne Has Moved to 92 King Street

  • Writer: neilp171
    neilp171
  • Nov 24
  • 4 min read

Updated: Nov 25

We’re delighted to announce that Parkhurst & Co Thorne, your trusted opticians in Thorne, officially moved into our new home at 92 King Street Thorne in August 2025.


Our new location has already transformed the experience for patients looking for eye tests in Thorne, eyewear styling or clinical care from a highly experienced Optometrist in Thorne.

Why Parkhurst & Co

Opticians Thorne Moved to 92 King Street

Exterior of Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians in Thorne, showing the new signage and branding above the entrance at 92 King Street
Our new Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians Thorne practice at 92 King Street — modern, bright, and ready to welcome you.

As an independent opticians Thorne patients trust, we had simply outgrown our previous premises. The new Parkhurst & Co Thorne practice offers:

  • A larger and brighter space

  • Improved accessibility

  • A modern, calm clinical environment

  • Expanded eyewear collections

  • More room for styling and dispensing

  • A better location for patients in Thorne and Doncaster

The move has allowed us to provide the standard of care expected from one of the leading opticians in Thorne.

Better Parking, Bus Links and Train Links in Thorne

One of the biggest advantages of the new Opticians Thorne location is how easy it is to reach us.

At 92 King Street Thorne, you’ll now benefit from:

  • Much closer parking directly outside or within a few metres

  • Easier access for patients with mobility needs

  • Improved bus links, with several routes stopping nearby

  • Better train connections, via both Thorne North and Thorne South stations

This makes Parkhurst & Co Thorne one of the most accessible opticians Thorne has to offer.

A Bespoke Eyewear Experience at Parkhurst & Co Thorne

Our new practice has fully redesigned how eyewear is selected.

Instead of traditional wall displays, frames are kept in premium, organised units, allowing our team to choose eyewear individually for each patient based on:

  • Lifestyle

  • Face shape

  • Personality

  • Colour preferences

  • Prescription

  • Professional needs

This curated approach means every patient enjoys a more personal and enjoyable experience at our independent opticians Thorne.

Selection of designer eyewear frames neatly arranged in drawers inside Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians Thorne.
Every frame is stored in our styling drawers, ready to be chosen specifically for you during your appointment.

What’s New at Parkhurst & Co Thorne

Patients visiting our new practice at 92 King Street Thorne will enjoy:

✔ Larger, modern practice rooms for Thorne Opticians

The perfect setting for a comfortable eye test in Thorne.

Striking wall mural featured inside the new Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians shop in Thorne
The striking mural inside our new Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians Thorne store, showcasing our modern interior style.
A bright, modern interior designed for comfort, eyewear styling and a calm patient experience.
Interior of Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians Thorne, showing the modern reception and open styling space

✔ Improved clinical layout

tyling area inside Parkhurst & Co. Thorne, featuring curated eyewear displays and modern furnishings.”
Our dedicated styling area offers a relaxed space to explore curated frames, colours and shapes chosen just for you.

Designed to support advanced eye care and smooth patient flow.

✔ Expanded independent eyewear collections

Including Face à Face, Johann von Goisern, Tiffany, Oakley and Ray-Ban Meta.

✔ Dedicated styling and dispensing space

For truly personalised eyewear recommendations.

✔ The same friendly team

Your trusted opticians in Thorne — now in a more modern home.

Styling and dispensing area inside Parkhurst & Co. Styling Opticians, with curated eyewear displays and consultation space.
Our dedicated styling area offers personalised eyewear consultations in a relaxed, boutique setting.

No Records Needed – All Patient Information Already Stored

Because Parkhurst & Co Thorne uses a secure electronic records system, no patient notes needed to be transferred during the relocation.

Your data remains safe, secure and instantly accessible — simply in our new 92 King Street Thorne opticians.

Optometrist Thorne – Emma Parkhurst-Tubby Continues to Lead Care

Photo of Emma Parkhurst-Tubby
Emma our lead optometrist in Thorne

We’re proud to confirm that Emma Parkhurst-Tubby, Optometrist and Director of Parkhurst & Co, continues to provide outstanding care as our primary Optometrist in Thorne.

Emma is well-known for:

  • Exceptional clinical standards

  • Warm, personalised consultations

  • Specialist diagnostic and dispensing expertise

  • A calm, patient-centred approach

  • Strong community relationships

Emma ensures continuity of care and clinical excellence for all Parkhurst & Co Thorne patients.

Welcoming Optometrist Paul Shacklock to Parkhurst & Co Thorne (December 2025)

We are also excited to welcome Paul Shacklock, one of the area’s most respected clinicians.

Paul has been a long-standing optometrist at Bells Opticians Thorne and Bells Opticians Doncaster, and is well-known by many local patients.

From December 2025, Paul will be available:

  • 1 day per week at Parkhurst & Co Thorne

  • 1 day per week at Parkhurst & Co Doncaster City Centre

If you previously saw Paul at Bells — in either Thorne or Doncaster — you are warmly invited to continue your care with him at our new 92 King Street Thorne opticians.

With improved clinical rooms, advanced testing equipment, curated eyewear and easier access, Parkhurst & Co is the ideal home for his patients.

Visit Parkhurst & Co – Your Independent Opticians in Thorne

If you're looking for eye tests in Thorne, premium eyewear or the reassurance of seeing a trusted Optometrist in Thorne, we’d love to welcome you to our new practice.

📍 Parkhurst & Co – Thorne92 King Street, Thorne, DN8 5BA📞 01405 740095📧 thorne@parkhurstopticians.com

Thank you for supporting our move.

We look forward to caring for you in our new home.


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