November 12, 2024
Anglotopia
Jonathan
Great Castles Series: Thornbury Castle – Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s Love Nest
"The castle sits on elevated ground overlooking the River Severn and the Welsh hills beyond."
— Jonathan
Summary
Anglotopia's Great Castles Series spotlights Thornbury Castle, a Tudor-era fortress turned luxury hotel. The piece covers the castle’s construction (began 1511), its royal connections to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535, its decline and restoration, and its current status as a luxury hotel and wedding venue with Tudor-themed experiences.