Thornbury Castle

A Genuine Tudor Castle, near Bristol.

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Thornbury, near Bristol

Marry Where Kings Once Stayed.

A genuine Tudor castle begun in 1511 and a beloved retreat of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Thornbury Castle is now a Relais & Châteaux hotel near Bristol. Couples marry beneath original Tudor ceilings, celebrate in the historic Tudor Hall, and wake in bedchambers named for Tudor kings and queens, amid 15 acres of ancient gardens.

A Fairytale Tudor Castle Wedding.

Thornbury Castle offers everything from an intimate elopement for two to a full celebration with exclusive use of the whole castle. Couples marry in the licensed Tudor Hall or the panelled Library, in the Rose Garden with its gazebo within the castle walls, or in the adjacent parish church, then celebrate in the historic Tudor Hall for up to around 70 seated and 120 for an evening reception. A dedicated wedding team designs the day, with three AA Rosette dining drawn from the walled kitchen garden, 15 acres of ancient gardens for photographs, and 26 bedchambers named for Tudor figures to welcome the wedding party. Exclusive use of the whole castle and its grounds is available.

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Three AA Rosettes, in a Tudor Castle.

Dining at Thornbury Castle holds 3 AA Rosettes, served in the castle's historic, panelled dining rooms beneath crystal chandeliers and great Tudor fireplaces. The kitchen cooks a refined, seasonal modern British menu drawn from the estate's own walled kitchen garden and the finest local produce, with celebrated afternoon tea served by the fire. Wedding breakfasts are served in the Tudor Hall and tailored to each couple, with every dietary preference accommodated.

A Real Tudor Castle

A genuine Tudor castle begun in 1511 by the Duke of Buckingham and a retreat of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, now a Relais & Châteaux hotel near Bristol.

The Tudor Hall

The historic Tudor Hall, with tapestries and a great stone fireplace, hosts wedding breakfasts and receptions of up to around 120 guests.

15 Acres of Tudor Gardens

Ancient Tudor gardens, a Rose Garden with a gazebo, a Privy Garden and a walled kitchen garden, for ceremonies and photographs.

26 Tudor Bedchambers

Bedchambers named for Tudor kings and queens, from the tower Catherine of Aragon Bedchamber to the Elizabeth of York Suite.

15 Acres of Ancient Tudor Gardens.

Beyond the castle walls lie 15 acres of ancient Tudor gardens: the Privy Garden with its shrub maze and magnificent magnolia, the Rose Garden with its summerhouse and gazebo, the Courtyard Garden with its fountain, and a working walled kitchen garden whose produce reaches the table. Within the walls survive original Tudor bee boles, now home to traditional skeps. The gardens give a wedding here endless settings for the ceremony and for photographs, framed by the castle's towers and the rolling Gloucestershire countryside.

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26 Bedchambers, Named for Tudor Kings & Queens.

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Location

Thornbury, near Bristol

Thornbury Castle stands on Castle Street in the market town of Thornbury, in South Gloucestershire, beside the parish church of St Mary and surrounded by its own gardens and the rolling countryside. Bristol is about twenty minutes away, with Bristol Airport around forty minutes and the M4 and M5 close by, making the castle easily reached while feeling a world apart.

Pricing and What to Expect

A Fairytale Wedding, in a Real Tudor Castle.

Thornbury Castle is one of England's most romantic wedding venues: a genuine Tudor castle begun in 1511 by Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, and a beloved retreat of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, now a Relais & Châteaux castle hotel near Bristol. Couples marry beneath original Tudor ceilings in the licensed Tudor Hall or the Library, in the Rose Garden with its gazebo, or in the adjacent parish church, then celebrate in the Tudor Hall, with its mullioned windows, tapestries and great stone fireplace, for up to around 70 seated and 120 for an evening reception. Beyond the celebration lie 15 acres of ancient Tudor gardens, a three AA Rosette restaurant and 26 individually designed bedchambers named for Tudor figures, from the Catherine of Aragon Bedchamber to the Elizabeth of York Suite. Exclusive use of the whole castle is available. Wedding pricing shown is indicative; each celebration is quoted by the wedding team.

All pricing is indicative. Final investment varies by date, guest count, menu, and bespoke requirements. Contact the venue directly for a tailored proposal.

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