Built by Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, during the reign of Henry VIII, Thornbury Castle 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 the castle. Today, the 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. Within the castle, 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. 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.

Thornbury Castle offers contemporary comforts and conveniences of a modern event venue, with breath-taking historical grandeur. Surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens, the castle inspires delegates as they approach. Exceptional grand architecture with towers, battlements and Tudor chimneys, and the Tudor Walled Gardens and vineyard add to the historical experience.

The atmospheric conference and 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 event. Your room will be ready to use an hour before your event, giving you time to set up. Our lounge and library are cosy and relaxing and are ideal for unwinding with pre-dinner drinks after a busy day.

The castle also has an award-winning restaurant and offers wonderful food and drink that live up to the venue. 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 castle gardens. With an emphasis on choice and quality, they can tailor a menu to match your event and to meet the requirements of attendees. There are also a number of unique private dining rooms, including the original dungeon and wine cellar, which are perfect for dinners and celebrations, and are sure to impress all who dine within.

This tailored service is a key part of Thornbury Castle. Each event is managed by an events specialist, who can help you to plan your event with style and deliver the "wow-factor". They’ll be there on the day to ensure things run smoothly, leading a team of efficient, professional service staff.

 There are plenty of options for memorable business events, from small meetings, day-long workshops to large-scale residential conferences, with exclusive use of the castle. If an element of fun is needed, activities can be arranged, including teambuilding, archery, croquet, falconry, history tours, cocktail making classes and much more.

Thornbury Castle Hotel is on the edge of the Cotswolds, just north of Bristol and Bath and conveniently close to the M5 and M4 Motorways.  The castle is also easily accessible from London Paddington Station with direct trains every 30 minutes and a journey time of just 80 minutes to Bristol Parkway station, which is located just 9 miles away. There’s complimentary car parking on-site, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the castle, and even a helipad for a grander entrance.

This 16th-century castle truly is a unique venue, with delicious food, excellent service and fantastic facilities, perfect for infusing your event with a little regal grandeur.