March 11, 2026
Thornbury Castle Or Is It?
"built to impress … five centuries later, it still does."
Summary
Travel writer Mark Bibby Jackson stays in the Catherine Parr bedchamber at Thornbury Castle, tracing its Tudor past and its modern incarnation as a Relais & Châteaux-listed hotel and restaurant near Bristol. The piece celebrates the castle’s dramatic history, intimate rooms, and lush gardens, topped with dining that continues the site’s prestigious legacy.