Thornbury Castle, Thornbury

Name: Thornbury Castle
Address: Castle St, Thornbury, BS35 1HH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1454 281182

#2 among attractions in Thornbury

Top attraction, Hotel, Forts and castles

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Thornbury Castle is a Tudor castle in the parish of Thornbury, in Gloucestershire, England, situated next to the parish church of St Mary, founded in the Norman era. Construction was begun in 1511 as a further residence for Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, of Stafford Castle in Staffordshire. It is not a true military fortress but rather an early example of a Tudor country house, with minimal defensive attributes. It is now a grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°36'50"N, 2°31'49"W

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Castle StThornbury BS35 1HH United Kingdom

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+44 1454 281182

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Thornbury Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Offa's Dyke Path, Berkeley Castle, Severn Bridge, Aust Cliff.

5.2 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Offa's Dyke Path, Chepstow
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6 miNE
Historical place, Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley
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4.7 miW
Bridge
Severn Bridge, Chepstow
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4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Aust Cliff
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6.1 miNE
Garden, Specialty museum, Park
Dr Jenner's House, Berkeley
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1.1 miS
51°35'57"N • 2°32'16"W
Thornbury Golf Centre, Thornbury
27 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
4.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Acton Court
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5.5 miS
Park
Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve
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5.3 miE
Church
St James' Church, Wotton-under-Edge
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5.2 miS
Park
Aztec West
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4.8 miW
Tower
Aust Severn Powerline Crossing, Aust
123 min walk • Aust Severn Powerline Crossing is the longest overhead power line span in the United Kingdom with a length of 1,618 m.