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Thornbury Castle (the only Tudor castle in England to have become a hotel, where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed), and a South Gloucestershire market town
A little history
Thornbury Castle — begun by Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, who was executed in 1521 before it was completed — is the only Tudor castle in England operating as a hotel. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed here in 1535. The town has a pleasant market character.
Thornbury Castle hotel is worth visiting even for a meal — the Tudor setting is extraordinary. The town centre for local community character. Bristol is close for wider amenities.
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Thornbury has good independent cafes and restaurants. Thornbury Castle has excellent food. Local South Gloucestershire produce throughout.
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Thornbury is a place in South Gloucestershire known for thornbury Castle (the only Tudor castle in England to have become a hotel, where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed), and a South Gloucestershire market town. Thornbury Castle — begun by Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, who was executed in 1521 before it was completed — is the only Tudor castle in England operating as a hotel. The population is around 13,000.
Thornbury has good independent cafes and restaurants. Thornbury Castle has excellent food. Local South Gloucestershire produce throughout.
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