Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Thornbury March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Thornbury Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury.dx5876)[Hotels in Thornbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury-Hotels.d5876.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Thornbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Thornbury.d5876.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Thornbury Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Thornbury.d5876.Car-Hire-Guide)[Thornbury Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury.d5876.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Thornbury ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Thornbury Types of activities [Thornbury travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury.dx5876) ![Thornbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/cd4d49fb-88b5-45b8-a730-f52485fb8b6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thornbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/aeb872ab-7399-4cb5-804a-62defc1405fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thornbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/9b25d8e7-b9f1-422f-bb02-780641bdbbf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thornbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/025e1add-46e8-4813-9c54-b6a93cb17ddb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thornbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/64fda9bf-0178-4a94-bfbe-500e5dac9787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Thornbury Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Thornbury has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Thornbury, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Thornbury with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Thornbury Thornbury is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Thornbury, and make it a breeze to explore Thornbury and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Thornbury to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Thornbury, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Thornbury. #### Thornbury attractions Thornbury has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Thornbury to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Thornbury. Looking for things to do in Thornbury can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Thornbury or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Thornbury attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Cabot Circus Shopping Centre At Cabot Circus Shopping Centre you can shop at popular brand-name stores, dine on contemporary cuisine and have fun at an adventure golf course. Cabot Circus Shopping Centre opened in 2008 and replaced a precinct of post-war retail buildings. It features three split-level shopping streets covered by a striking shell-shaped roof. The roof’s glass panels create the effect of an outdoor mall while protecting visitors from unfavorable weather conditions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123058/f37a176f-4cf9-4878-8834-26b63664bbd8.jpg) ### 2\. Roman Baths The Roman Baths is a famous historical landmark encompassing several ancient bathhouses and a museum. Walk around the site to learn more about the rituals and practices of bathing, which were an integral part of life in Roman society. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Roman-Baths-Bath-City-Centre.d6079375.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079375/bd2a789b-de34-444a-81ca-12cadb48e3e2.jpg) ### 3\. Bristol Hippodrome Theatre Visit the Bristol Hippodrome for a wide variety of performances and to see the domed ceiling that can be opened up to the night sky. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084175/ef4cab39-8285-4c3b-9771-e3c7b7c506dd.jpg) ### 4\. University of Bristol Experience student life in and around an acclaimed institute of higher education at the University of Bristol. It is recognizable for its landmark buildings, museums and its proximity to a busy nightlife district. The origins of the University of Bristol date back to 1595 and it received a royal charter in 1909\. It counts Nobel Laureates, such as Sir Winston Churchill, among its former chancellors, professors and students. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084227/2b476274-f36a-4dc6-8c4a-70048fffac93.jpg) ### 5\. Thermae Bath Spa Thermae Bath Spa offers indoor and outdoor thermal baths in a modern and chic spa setting. Spend the day receiving massages and treatments, and soaking in the soothing hot pools. These pools are fed by the same mineral-rich water used by the Celts and Romans 2,000 years ago. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thermae-Bath-Spa-Bath-City-Centre.d6151658.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151658/aad17b9d-8125-4ea7-b5b1-d8d41adf44dd.jpg) ### 6\. Thornbury Castle Set in an estate of lush parkland and glorious Tudor gardens is Thornbury Castle. Spend a day enjoying the regal elegance and sumptuousness of this one-time residence of British monarchs. Treat yourself to a night of romance in the castle’s ornate rooms. Dine on meals inspired by food grown in the castle gardens and indulge in therapeutic massage treatments. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/9b25d8e7-b9f1-422f-bb02-780641bdbbf9.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Thornbury | Number of things to do | 14 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Bristol: Dog Life Drawing led by local Artist Cai Burton](/things-to-do/bristol-dog-life-drawing-led-by-local-artist-cai-burton.a51852704.activity-details): £16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Bristol: Venomous Snake Tour with Reptile Photo](/things-to-do/bristol-venomous-snake-tour-with-reptile-photo.a51995239.activity-details)[Bristol: Venomous Snake Tour w/ Guide & Croc Photo](/things-to-do/bristol-venomous-snake-tour-w-guide-croc-photo.a51987489.activity-details)[Bristol: Dog Life Drawing led by local Artist Cai Burton](/things-to-do/bristol-dog-life-drawing-led-by-local-artist-cai-burton.a51852704.activity-details)[Bristol: Venomous Snake handling show and educational talk.](/things-to-do/bristol-venomous-snake-handling-show-and-educational-talk.a52231998.activity-details)[Bristol Bike Rental ](/things-to-do/bristol-bike-rental.a46342641.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Bristol: Venomous Snake Tour with Reptile Photo](/things-to-do/bristol-venomous-snake-tour-with-reptile-photo.a51995239.activity-details)[Bristol: Venomous Snake Tour w/ Guide & Croc Photo](/things-to-do/bristol-venomous-snake-tour-w-guide-croc-photo.a51987489.activity-details)[Bristol: Dog Life Drawing led by local Artist Cai Burton](/things-to-do/bristol-dog-life-drawing-led-by-local-artist-cai-burton.a51852704.activity-details)[Bristol: Venomous Snake handling show and educational talk.](/things-to-do/bristol-venomous-snake-handling-show-and-educational-talk.a52231998.activity-details)[Avon Gorge Rock Climbing Experiences](/things-to-do/avon-gorge-rock-climbing-experiences.a49349451.activity-details) | | With kids | [Bristol: Dog Life Drawing led by local Artist Cai Burton](/things-to-do/bristol-dog-life-drawing-led-by-local-artist-cai-burton.a51852704.activity-details) | ## What to do in Thornbury --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cabot Circus Shopping Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123058/f37a176f-4cf9-4878-8834-26b63664bbd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabot Circus Shopping Centre 4.5/5(494 reviews) Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabot-Circus-Shopping-Centre-Bristol-City-Centre.d6123058.Attraction) ![Bristol Hippodrome Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084175/f483e3c9-a22e-4ebc-a4bc-05ca74999751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bristol Hippodrome Theatre 4.5/5(87 reviews) This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hippodrome-Theatre-Bristol-Floating-Harbour.d6084175.Attraction) ![University of Bristol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084227/2b476274-f36a-4dc6-8c4a-70048fffac93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Bristol 4/5(172 reviews) Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bristol-Bristol.d6084227.Attraction) ![Thornbury Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084223/64fda9bf-0178-4a94-bfbe-500e5dac9787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thornbury Castle 4.5/5(25 reviews) Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thornbury-Castle-Bristol.d6084223.Attraction) ![Clifton Suspension Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084195/20bf8b8a-0d1a-48a4-8ff7-fba8336b01c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Suspension Bridge 4.5/5(375 reviews) Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Suspension-Bridge-Bristol.d6084195.Attraction) ![Ashton Gate Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050532/ed6fc64b-8e31-4614-9431-83d9ce3234d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ashton Gate Stadium 4.5/5(12 reviews) Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Gate-Stadium-Bristol.d6151776.Attraction) ![Bath Spa University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151652/518a4d03-c1c6-4f5f-a085-90e8e2cf5de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bath Spa University 4.5/5(4 reviews) Walk around the campus at Bath Spa University during your visit to Newton St. Loe. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bath-Spa-University-Bristol.d6151652.Attraction) ![Bristol Southmead Hospital Direction Sign Brunel Quarter A, Way out, Bristol Brain Centre, Bristol Breast Care Centre, MacMillan Wellbeing Centre, Limes Quarter, Science Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855571417/22855f1f-2bcb-4bfd-9956-763b74ef780b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southmead Hospital 4/5(5 reviews) If Southmead Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bristol. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southmead-Hospital-Bristol.d553248634855571417.Attraction) ![SS Great Britain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084215/4c431fd2-08d4-4216-a441-de6054734cbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SS Great Britain 4.5/5(107 reviews) Climb aboard this museum ship to learn about its long and eventful life at sea. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Thornbury ![Bristol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491710/e9e0d347-6f88-4d80-ad32-173ef6e3a3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bristol ![Aerial view of the Severn Bridge near Bristol, United Kingdom,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4269/b781ca51-1d43-4e64-8753-77e82dc7d072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alveston ![The ancient fortress of Berkeley Castle, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054261/b101ae43-028f-43e3-9d31-2591608b882b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Berkeley ![Tyndale Monument Panorama, Gloucestershire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145332/71882845-5d96-4680-9ffc-38740e2f447a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wotton-under-Edge ![Falfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011524/4c7a15e8-3bde-4633-ba81-02654f8cf462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Falfield ![Cromhall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011802/8308e6fd-ca20-4f5a-ab94-92eddfc5dae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Steve F](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15341) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Cromhall ![Aust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444482/7c5dd88a-dad3-441b-87b8-629f05161f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nicholas Mutton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15201) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Aust ![Oldbury-on-Severn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000474053/c89f4190-9af6-4b31-98d4-918337da34ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Robert Powell](https://www.panoramio.com/user/777952?with_photo_id=52766008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Oldbury-on-Severn ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thornbury worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Thornbury? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Thornbury? ### Is three days enough to stay in Thornbury? ### What are some activities to do in Thornbury with kids? > - [Bristol: Dog Life Drawing led by local Artist Cai Burton](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bristol-dog-life-drawing-led-by-local-artist-cai-burton.a51852704.activity-details) ### What to do in Thornbury for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Thornbury? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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