Thornbury Castle

9.4Bristol, England

Events

Events for up to 70 delegates.

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Overnight Accommodation

Sleeps 52 guests in 26 rooms.

With over 500 years of rich history, Thornbury Castle offers a truly distinctive setting that blends inspiration and elegance. Whether you're planning a meeting, team building session, or training event, the castle and its beautiful grounds provide a memorable and motivating environment.

At a glance

  • Two hours from London Heathrow and Birmingham Airports
  • 40-minute drive from Bristol Airport
  • Direct train links from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway
  • Majestic event spaces
  • 26 unique bedrooms

Meetings and Events

Inspiring and invigorating, impressive and intimate, these are the qualities that set Thornbury Castle apart as a wonderfully impactful setting for business.

From the majestic Tudor Hall, offering a truly inspirational setting for meetings and events to the Barons Room in the castle, with its private lounge, there are spaces for all styles of gatherings.

The Tudor Hall, incorporating Boyling House and Great Oven for hosting and breakouts, can offer events for up to 120 guests.

The Barons Room, with private lounge, is ideal for board meetings. executive dining and cocktail receptions. It accommodates up to 24 guests.

Set on the ground floor, the Library, with its rich oak panelling and striking oriel window, is a versatile space, offering an elegant setting for smaller meetings and private events. With direct access to the rear gardens of the castle, this flexible space can accommodate up to 20 guests.

Facility's highlights

  • 500-year-old Tudor Castle, offering a truly unique and inspiring backdrop.
  • Multiple meeting rooms for all styles of events.
  • Direct access to beautifully landscaped gardens for team building and outdoor breaks.
  • Expert team on-site to support planning and execution.

Function room layouts

  • Tudor Hall (up to 120 delegates)
  • Baron's Sitting Room (up to 24 delegates)

Dining

With a 3AAA rosette awarded for the food and 4 red stars for service quality, the dining options at Thornbury Castle are truly second to none.

What to expect

  • Exceptional quality of food and service.
  • Varied menus created to highlight your event.
  • Private-dining options.

Team Building

The castle boasts 5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, perfect for team-building events.

Activities include

  • Archery
  • Axe-throwing
  • Laser clay-shooting
  • Duck-herding
  • Sheep-herding
  • Croquet
  • Garden Tours: 40 minutes
  • History Tours: 2 hours

All activities are chargeable, except croquet, and need to be pre-booked. Prices are available upon request.

Accommodation

Experience the ultimate in luxury and elegance with the castle's diverse selection of exquisitely styled bedrooms - perfect for impressing guests and delighting colleagues.

Accommodation highlights

  • Experience Tudor opulence at its most intimate, with 26 unique bedrooms that lie behind the heavy wooden doors.
  • Luxurious en-suite bathrooms with fluffy robes and towels, and walk-in showers.
  • Decanter of Thornbury Castle Sloe Gin in each bedroom.
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities.

Prices

Day-Delegate Package

What's included

  • Use of the Baron's Sitting Room or Tudor Hall (both have breakout area).
  • Arrival tea and coffee.
  • Bottled mineral water.
  • Mid-morning and mid-afternoon tea and coffee with pastries and cakes.
  • Two-course lunch.
  • LCD projector and screen.
  • Flip chart, pens, and full delegate stationary pack and mints.

From £85 per person.

24-Hour Delegate Package

  • All the above (Day-Delegate Package).
  • Delicious 3-course dinner.
  • Overnight accommodation in a beautiful bedchamber.
  • Full English breakfast the next morning.

From £500 per person.

All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Location

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Thornbury Castle stands in the South Gloucestershire countryside, on the edge of The Cotswolds. The city of Bristol is just 12 miles away, with historic Bath also close by. The journey from London takes around 2 hours by car. Alternatively you can take a 90 minute train ride from London Paddington to Bristol, then the castle is approx 30 mins away by taxi.

Reviews

9.4

Mike, United StatesWhat a magical place! My family felt like we were stepping into a different time, like a fairy tale life. The Castle is such a great blend of historical features yet well maintained and comfort. The grounds are so peaceful, staff so helpful and rooms so grand - my family did not want to leave! I only wish we booked fewer day activities off campus so we could have hung out at Thornbury even more.
David, United KingdomAmazing from start to finish All of the team were so professional and friendly The building and grounds are simply perfect and respected Special mention to Jacqueline(American lady on reception) and Charlie who was being trained It made our anniversary one to remember
Trusted GuestThornberry Castle set our standards high. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and seen. The receptionist was friendly and kind. Our room was well equipped, and a birthday celebration had been set up for me in advance. Every single meal was delectable. We enjoyed walking the grounds and walking the short distance into town. Highly recommend this castle.
Marlayna, United States of AmericaEverything about this hotel was top notch. The service and staff members were excellent! All the food was delicious. The room and bed in the Jane Seymour Suite were large and comfortable. I appreciated the special balloons, champagne and chocolate for my birthday, as well as the sloe gin and delicious snacks. This stay couldn't have been any better!

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