Thornbury Castle

Thornbury Castle wedding venue near Bristol

Built in the 16th century and maintained in immaculate condition, Thornbury Castle Hotel now acts as one of the best and an impressive wedding venue near Bristol. Perfect for celebrations, meetings and conferences, family gatherings, summer fun-days and BBQ’s, private dinners, and exclusive-use events in Gloucestershire.

Constructed by Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, during the reign of Henry VIII; it has a history that’s almost palpable as you walk its centuries-old halls. Henry VIII honeymooned here with his wife Anne Boleyn, after executing Stafford for treason and seizing it. Today, Thornbury Castle offers a unique experience as a hotel; restaurant and event venue; where guests can find inspiration in a piece of the country’s history.

The atmospheric event rooms within are equally impressive, with stone walls lined with suits of armour, tapestries and grand paintings lending a sense of weight and majesty to any occasion and event. Our lounge and library are cosy and relaxing and are ideal for unwinding throughout the day, or with pre-dinner drinks in front of the roaring open fire.

It is one of the finest medieval castle rental UK for events and packed with historic charm. It is the perfect retreat venue for executives near Bristol. This 16th-century piece of history truly is a unique venue, with delicious food, excellent service and fantastic facilities.

For business, the castle makes the perfect corporate retreat in south west England. is a great location. Perfect for getting married in or for an event with a little regal grandeur. A beautiful Thornbury Castle wedding is the perfect destination if you are looking for inspiring wedding venues in Gloucestershire.

Getting married at Thornbury Castle

Let us take the effort out of your special day, so you can genuinely enjoy the splendour of the surroundings. We’ll organise the finer details, from photographs on the immaculate lawns and picture-perfect cuisine in an opulent dining room to a splendid ball in the Tudor Hall and a luxurious night in a giant four-poster bed. With any wedding, our event planners can help to organise your big event to incorporate every feature of this unique place to get married.

With gorgeous landscaped grounds and an ancient walled kitchen garden, not to mention the architectural splendour of this property itself, this is a place of great romance, infused with history. Thornbury Castle wedding venue offers a magical experience.

Sumptuous and regal bedchambers

Within the property, there are 27 sumptuous and regal bedchambers, most with four poster or coronet beds and some with feature bathrooms and accessed by original stone spiral staircases. This makes an exclusive use Thornbury Castle wedding a unique experience.

You will also find open fire-places, chandeliers, wood-panelled walls and furnishings that combine medieval style and modern comfort. “The Duke’s Bedchamber” which was where the King and Queen spent their honeymoon, is still available as a guest bedchamber to this day.

Activities and things to do

Thornbury is great venue and location for events and activities. It size makes it the ideal corporate retreats Bristol. If an element of fun is needed throughout your stay, Thornbury Castle activities can be arranged, including outdoor pursuits and team-building within our gardens.

These include archery, croquet, falconry, history tours, cocktail making classes and much more. Or why not take to the skies for an aerial view of the beautiful surrounding countryside in a Hot Air balloon or by helicopter? (Weather permitting).

Dining at Thornbury Castle

Thornbury also has an award-winning restaurant and offers wonderful food and drink that live up to the property. Our Head Chef, Andrew Chan and his team of talented chefs prepare fresh dishes with an emphasis on choice and quality using seasonal ingredients, many of which are grown in our gardens. They can tailor a menu to match your tastes and to meet the requirements of all guests.

There are also a number of unique private dining rooms, including the original dungeon and wine cellar, which are perfect for private dinners and celebrations, and are sure to impress all who dine within. Get in touch today and start arranging your Thornbury Castle wedding.