Thornbury Castle

500-year-old Thornbury Castle allows you to retrace the steps of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, as you walk along corridors and through grounds that they once explored.

It offers an intimate Tudor opulence, within easy reach of London. Take the 90 minute train ride to Bristol, followed by a 30 minute taxi journey to the castle, or drive directly in approx 2 hours.

The perfect balance of historical finery and contemporary luxury lies behind the heavy wooden doors of each uniquely designed room.

Bedrooms

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Catherine of Aragon Tower Suite

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Thornbury Castle has 26 carefully-restored bedchambers, each as unique as the history they were built on. Every room boasts iconic period details alongside lavishly realised bathrooms and furnishings. Beyond the heavy wooden doors you will find sumptuously heavy, regal fabrics draped over each bed and upholstered on each piece of furniture; lovingly preserved, scene-setting tapestries adorning the rugged curves of the stone walls and evocative, atmospheric light emitted by carefully placed period-sensitive fixtures.

Dining

Thornbury Castle's reputation for attention-grabbing food began 50 years ago with patron chef Kenneth Bell – the first chef in the UK outside of London to earn a Michelin Star.

Today's artfully-prepared dishes are made with lovingly tended produce, sourced from a kitchen garden that was first cultivated centuries ago.

The head gardener ensures that the chefs are able to work with the finest and freshest ingredients imaginable; the chefs ensure that those ingredients are transformed into British-inspired cuisine, both comforting and unexpected, considered and extravagant, reverential and contemporary.

The world-class sommeliers provide the final, unforgettable element of the evening, with a selection of exclusive vintages from the far reaches of the cellar and a lovingly, expertly chosen selection of 200 wines from England, Europe and the New World.

Leisure

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There’s plenty of see and do amongst the 15 acres of land that surround Thornbury Castle, and the castle is a comfortable walking and driving distance from some of the UK’s most beloved tourist destinations.

History

Thornbury Castle was originally conceived and constructed by Edward Stafford, the only man to rival the king’s wealth and status at that time. It was a display of wealth and ambition that Henry did not take kindly to and, after Stafford was found guilty of treason, the king took control of the castle he so coveted.

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