Thornbury is known to be one of the best places to live near Bristol, and with its traditional shops and old-world feel it’s not hard to see why this bustling market town is so sought after.
With a mix of traditional shops and High Street brands, plus a shopping centre and two supermarkets, Thornbury High Street has everything you need for a day’s shopping. In the summer you’ll find it decked out with beautiful floral displays which regularly win awards in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom competition. Be sure to visit the farmers market, which is held every Saturday (St Mary car park), Thursday fortnightly (St Mary shopping centre) and the 4th Saturday of the month Thornbury High St. Hungry visitors to the town are spoilt for choice, with a large selection of very good restaurants and cafes – from high quality pub fare, to Italian cuisine, there is something to suit all tastes and wallets.
Thornbury town also has a thriving community scene, which caters to a wide-range of interests – including over a dozen musical and drama groups, sports clubs, scouts, air, and sea cadets, plus history, charity, and social organisations. Thornbury also has a leisure centre, library, doctors, dentist, opticians and medical centre. There are ample opportunities to stay or get fit, with football, rugby, cricket, badminton, tennis, golf and a skate park.
Thornbury is home to the Armstrong Hall and Cossham Hall where theatre and community groups with a wide range of performances, productions, and activities took place. Plans are moving forward to upgrade and re-open the much loved site.
One-way motorised vehicle access is only permitted through the High Street when accessing the limited waiting, loading, and blue badge parking bays.
Built in the 12th Century, St Mary’s Church is the oldest surviving building in Thornbury, and is one of 7 churches in the area.