Welcome to Thornbury Castle, Kings and queens have stayed here. Courtiers have flirted with ladies-in-waiting in the ancient yew-hedged gardens. Serving girls have chattered in the stone-flagged courtyard.
Today, Thornbury Castle still resonates with history and is the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel…and it’s only 15 minutes from the M5.
However, step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers – a truly special setting for an overnight stay, a weekend away or for more formal occasions.
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for the duration of your stay. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. Free broadband now available throughout (wireless in conference rooms and wired elsewhere)
Tudor Castle Accommodation
Enjoy a regal night's sleep in the Duke's Bedchamber where King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept or favour the Gloucester Bedchamber and wake up to a view of the oldest Tudor gardens in England - the Privy Garden and Goodly Garden.
There are 25 bedchambers and all are fabulously atmospheric, most with four-poster or coronet beds, stone walls, tapestries, roaring fires, ornate carved ceilings and views to historic parkland and the River Severn beyond. The Tudor Bedchamber even has arrow-slit windows. Each bedchamber is an experience. All rooms are luxuriously warm and most have real fires. They're also extremely comfortable with opulent, well-appointed bathrooms, colour TVs (carefully screened, of course) and welcoming touches such as the decanter of sherry you'll find on your arrival. A complimentary tea and coffee tray is available on request.
The Victorian Gatehouse
The delightful Victorian gatehouse (you can park right outside the front door) sits in its own garden laid mainly to lawn and enjoys delightful views across to St Mary's parish church. Having the facilities of magnificent Thornbury Castle close by is a unique bonus - Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once walked its rooms and grounds. The Gatehouse is also situated next to the renowned Thornbury Castle vineyard. The castle's own popular English wine is produced from the grapes harvested from the vineyard and is featured on the Thornbury Castle wine list. The Gatehouse has two bedrooms - one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, two bathrooms, a lounge/dining room, kitchen and a small, pretty garden. For Tariffs Click here
Fine Dining at the Castle
Thornbury Castle is renowned for its many traditional English favourites as well as the exceptional Sunday roasts. The cheeseboard is exclusively British too but you'll also find plenty of modern, internationally-inspired dishes on the menu. Thornbury Castle has always been renowned for its fine food and is the recipient of many prestigious awards. Our Head Chef changes the lunch menu on a daily basis enabling him to incorporate the freshest seasonal produce. All dishes on our lunch and dinner menu use only the finest and freshest ingredients, sourced from local markets and suppliers wherever possible. We grow our own herbs on the premises and a quantity of vegetables such as courgette flowers and cherry tomatoes.
Business Meetings at The Castle
There can be few more inspiring settings for a business meeting than the rooms and grounds where one of England's most notorious kings once walked. Today this 500-year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and gardens and historic parkland provides a unique venue for your meeting - a private, undisturbed retreat.
We understand that it can sometimes be difficult working away from home. Our dedicated, friendly team, together with the luxurious comfort of Thornbury Castle, will ensure you benefit from all the conveniences of your office whilst enjoying the comforts of home – that’s why all conference rooms at Thornbury Castle are equipped with wireless broadband. The castle is situated on the northern edge of the town of Thornbury, off the A38, which is 5 miles from junction 16 of the M5
Holistic Therapies and Beauty Treatments
Whilst staying at Thornbury Castle (we regret that beauty treatments are not available to non residents), you might like to take advantage of the holistic therapies and beauty skin care treatments available in the luxury and privacy of your own room. These treatments have been carefully selected to improve your wellbeing and you can well imagine how they might make you look and feel so much better.
Only carefully selected, high quality products are used to achieve maximum results by qualified therapists. All treatments are suitable for both men and women.
Leisure
One of the most enjoyable pastimes at Thornbury Castle is simply to wander around the castle and the grounds, walking where one of the most famous and infamous Kings of England once walked. On site facilities – croquet and archery – but we are pleased to offer clay pigeon shooting and falconry on site with prior notice (extra charge).
Fishing, quad biking and other activities can be arranged off-site, again with prior notice (extra charge). Clay pigeon shooting has also been a very popular activity with Thornbury Castle guests.
Thornbury Castle also has its own vineyard from which Thornbury wines are produced. The grape harvest takes place late September or early October, depending on the weather during the summer months. Each year, Thornbury welcomes all-comers to participate in the grape picking
Enchanting Castle Weddings
The most divine wedding venue, the most entertaining wedding reception, the most deliciously romantic honeymoon. Can you imagine a better location than Thornbury Castle or a better honeymoon experience than the bedchamber in which King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once slept.
The unique character of this remarkable hotel makes it the ideal setting for a wide variety of spectacular social occasions, especially weddings. Step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers – a truly special setting for a magical wedding.
The King of England once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for a time. In summer, wedding parties like to wander out into the centuries old garden, in winter, they enjoy mulled wine in front of a huge fireplace. Enjoy it for the day or the night. Either way, you'll want to return! |
