THORNBURY CASTLE 01454 281 182 | www.thornburycastle.co.uk Thornbury Castle, the honeymoon destination of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, is steeped in history inside and out. From the original walls and mounting steps where the former King would have once stood, to the feature oriel windows and 500-year-old chimneys, there’s always something to revel in for the history fan. Every room allows you to step back in time and each bedchamber includes individual Tudor features such as four-poster beds and stone walls. In fact, the venue boasts the largest four-poster bed in an English hotel! The grounds too are beautifully historical and thanks to the hard-working gardening team are some of the best-preserved Tudor gardens in England. There’s an impressive choice of locations when it comes to your ceremony. The most intimate of which is The Library suitable for 14 guests. It features wood-panelled walls and an oriel window. The Lounge is slightly larger and can host 24, and the largest of the indoor spaces is The Tudor Hall, which can accommodate 75 loved ones. It features stone walls, original fireplace, an oriel window plus additional adjacent rooms. If you prefer to tie the knot al fresco, The Summerhouse can hold 14 nearest and dearest and is a charming feature of the rose garden. The Goodly Gardens are suitable for guest lists of up to 75 people and include some of the oldest Tudor gardens in England all surrounded by stone walls. The Barons Sitting Room is suitable for receptions for up to 20 loved ones, with original beams, an ornamental fireplace and one long feature table. The Chancellors Lounge is a private space for guests to enjoy throughout the day with views of the front lawn and inside courtyard. Adjacent rooms, The Tudor Hall and Boyling House can together host 75 day and 120 evening guests. The former acts as the wedding breakfast area, following which you’ll adjourn into the Boyling House with reception room and private bar. The venue offers a complimentary tasting with the Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour packages, as well as a complimentary bed and breakfast stay in one of the deluxe bedchambers for your anniversary. BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN 0117 926 0680 | www.ssgreatbritain.org Set in the city’s historic dockyard, the SS Great Britain cuts a striking image in Bristol’s harbour. Ceremonies can be held on the Promenade Deck or al fresco in the rustic Riggers’ Yard, with memorable reception spaces in the First Class Dining Saloon and Hayward Saloon, both steeped in history. THE ORANGERY AT GOLDNEY HOUSE 0117 428 4000 | www.bristol.ac.uk/venues Nestled within romantic walled gardens, the enchanting Orangery at Goldney House is a timelessly elegant venue overlooking the city, providing an oasis of calm away from the everyday buzz of Bristol. With a Georgian folly, a shell grotto and ornate water feature, guests can enjoy the serenity of this beautiful space. Also check out... https://martindabek.com https://rebeccaroundhill.co.uk 19 LOCAL VENUES
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