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Active Lifestyle Centres

The key to a healthy, balanced active lifestyle is to find activities you enjoy which incorporate a variety of exercises. Active Centres offer a wide range of programmes to keep you motivated and help get the results you want.

Our fitness classes are motivational and social; our gyms are full of exercise experts with leading industry equipment; and our pools run a variety of swimming sessions to suit the novice swimmer through to advanced. If you are new to exercise and would like to talk to someone, why not telephone us or pop in for a relaxed chat?

Tel: 0300 333 0300
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Berkeley Castle

The Berkeley family welcome you to Berkeley Castle, ancient fortress home where they have lived since their ancestor, Robert Fitzharding, completed the Keep in the late 12th Century.

One of the most remarkable buildings in Britain, Berkeley Castle is perfect for a family day out or wedding. The Castle and gardens are open Sunday to Wednesday every week from Easter to the end of October.

In addition the Castle promotes a programme of special events throughout the year and is a unique and distinguished venue to hire for special occasions. Check our website for opening times, prices and events.

Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9BQ
Tel: 01453 810303
www.berkeley-castle.com/
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Bodkin House Hotel

Est. 1671

The newly renovated Bodkin House Hotel offers boutique accommodation, a restaurant, and a country bar featuring a 400-year-old inglenook fireplace. Enjoy the charming billiards room, a unique outside horsebox bar, and three acres of beautiful gardens to explore.

Check our events calendar for dates of our regular oak oven pizza nights and live music sessions.

We also cater for bespoke events, including weddings, private parties, dining experiences, and baby showers. Want a dinner party in a private room? Contact us to create your own bespoke menu with our private dining experiences.

For event inquiries or restaurant bookings, please email or call us.

Petty France, Badminton GL9 1AF
Tel: 01454 238310
www.instagram.com/bodkinhousehotel
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Eastwood Park

Eastwood Park Country House is a popular conference, wedding and events venue. Located only 5 minutes from Thornbury, this charming Country House has a range of versatile spaces inside and over 200 acres of outdoor space to play with.

All function rooms are accessible on the ground floor, many having undergone recent refurbishment. There’s plentiful free parking, free WiFi and an in-house catering team who will provide anything from a 3-course sit down meal to a buffet lunch or casual barbeque. The events team can help you with all aspects of your event and can recommend suppliers to help create a day to remember.

We have 70 bedrooms in our Country House and the capacity similar to one of a hotel, with bespoke in-house catering and free parking.

We offer a range of corporate events. Whether it’s a board meeting, conference, exhibition or a team training day we have all the facilities to suit. Our day delegate rates start at £40 per person and we also offer 24 hour delegate rates from £140.

Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8DA
Tel: 01454 260207
www.eastwoodpark.co.uk/
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Events at Tockington Manor

Tockington Manor is a beautiful grade 2 listed property, home to the much-loved Tockington Manor School.

The Manor House and picturesque gardens can be exclusively yours, with a beautiful hallway and reception area, sweeping staircase, rooms with extensive views, and a traditional dining hall with commercial kitchen attached. Catering is provided by our catering company.

The Cricket Pavilion is a beautiful, modern timber building with floor to ceiling windows providing views to open countryside. It has a fully fitted kitchen, toilets and changing rooms with showers. The main space is bright and airy, perfect for children’s parties. During the week the pavilion provides a tranquil space suitable for business planning meetings away from the office.

Tockington Manor, Tockington BS32 4NY
Tel: 01454 613229
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Old Down Country Park

Old Down Country Park has so much to offer for all the family, open seven days a week, come and experience it all in our open air setting full of nature. Situated on the outskirts of Bristol, we are set in the stunning countryside with 66 acres of open space featuring beautiful gardens, woodlands, play areas and an animal park.

Let the kids run wild in the adventure play area, equipped with jumping pillow, zip wire and climbing tower or pull up a deckchair and watch the younger children play in the toddler area packed with Little Tykes cars, small slides and see-saws.

We have a huge range of animals we’d love for you all to meet. Find out more about some of our animals during animal encounters taking place daily at 11am and 2pm including guinea pigs, rabbits and piglets.

After a busy day in the park visit our onsite Café offering various delicious deli options including sandwiches, salads, pasties and homemade cakes, as well as hot and cold beverages. Our farm shop is full of locally sourced products from independent businesses, along with seasonal produce grown on the estate by our talented gardeners.

Enjoy the country park all year round with an Annual Pass, and take advantage of exclusive discounts in the café and Country Park events. There's never a dull moment in the park with every visit a different experience. Our what’s on page on the website details all the exciting and seasonable events ahead.

Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
Tel: 03447 769380
olddownestate.co.uk/
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Safari Rock Softplay Café

Welcome to our boutique softplay café based in St Mary’s Centre Thornbury. Our petite safari-themed softplay is designed to provide a safe, fun space for your children to play whilst parents or supervisors can relax and enjoy refreshments! Our unique aesthetic has been developed to ignite the imagination of children and grown-ups!

Walk-ins available - ask about our private party packages, and look out for our events in the calendar. Neuro-diverse sessions are also available, with a discount code for members of JIGSAW Thornbury - please ask for more details.

2 Horseshoe Lane, St Mary Centre, Thornbury BS35 2AZ
www.safarirock.co.uk/
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The Gables Hotel

A family owned and run hotel set in picturesque South Gloucestershire on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Whether you’re travelling for business or enjoying a few days away, you’ll love the friendly atmosphere of this comfortable hotel which offers great value for money and the best of modern amenities including a new Marco’s New York Italian restaurant and refurbished bar. Our bright and spacious hotel lends itself perfectly to both small and large gatherings. Whatever the occasion we can provide food and drinks to suit your party, meeting or event.

Situated just off junction 14 of the M5, there’s easy access to Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham and the nearby historic towns of Thornbury and Wotton-under-Edge, and after a day’s exploring, you’ll find everything you need at the hotel for a relaxing stay.

Take out your diary and make sure you're available for these events; from comedy dining to murder mysteries we're always cooking up something for you here!

Bristol Road, Falfield GL12 8DL
Tel: 01454 260502
www.thegablesbristol.co.uk/
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The Royal George

A gem of a pub right in the heart of Thornbury. The perfect place for a relaxing drink, a quick lunch, a private party or a meeting in one of our function rooms.

A warm and friendly family pub, our food and drink menus offer great quality and range no matter when you visit us. Browse our fantastic range of mouth-watering dishes, hearty Sunday roasts and heavenly afternoon teas, with a fabulous range of delicious drinks.

We pride ourselves on a fantastic range of Gins and each month we showcase a flavourful new Gin for you to try!

Find us on Facebook or Instagram or click below to get in touch.

7 The Plain, Thornbury BS35 2AG
Tel: 01454 416223
www.classicinns.co.uk/the-royal-g...
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The Swan

Come and enjoy cask marque accredited ales and traditional pub food from breakfasts to roasts, with coffee and snacks in between. Bed and breakfast available 7 nights a week.

Our upstairs function room is available to hire for almost any private or business event (including breakfast), and we cater in-house or at your workplace. See the feature page below for our various regular events, quizzes and music nights.

17 High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AE
Tel: 01454 413062
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/t...
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The Swan, Tytherington

Nikki, Shane and family welcome you to the newly refurbished Swan, a beautiful country pub where you will receive a warm and friendly welcome. We offer a fine selection of drinks along with a traditional country home-cooked menu with interesting specials.

It's family and dog friendly, with ample parking and a large rear garden, so pop in and say hello. We look forward to welcoming you.

Open Mon-Sat 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22.00.
Food served Mon-Sat 12:00 - 21:00, Sun 12:00 - 15.00 and 17:30 - 20.00.

Duck Street, Tytherington GL12 8QB
Tel: 01454 413288
www.theswantytherington.co.uk
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Thornbury Castle

Pass through Thornbury Castle's gateway and find, beyond those striking stone walls, a true escape from the everyday.

Indulge your senses in a manner that befits the storied surroundings of the castle; four dining rooms, each channelling artful, British-inspired cuisine.

Inspire, impress and energise your colleagues and guests, within refined, well-equipped settings that boast over 500 years of history. From the Baron’s Sitting Room to the Tudor Hall, we offer a wealth of options perfectly tailored for business and bonding alike.

Celebrate wedding days in a way that all great love stories should be; with the grandest of romantic gestures amidst the grandeur of the castle.

Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HH
Tel: 01454 281182
www.thornburycastle.co.uk
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Thornbury Golf Centre

Thornbury Golf Centre provides outstanding facilities and exceptional value for money. The Centre boasts two challenging 18 hole golf courses, a comfortable and relaxed clubhouse, floodlit driving range, golf academy, well stocked pro’s shop, delightful private dining facilities and an 11 bedroom lodge with a two star AA rating.

Thornbury Golf Centre welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities 7 days a week, and the clubhouse is open to all for refreshments, snacks and meals, with free wi-fi.

At Thornbury Golf & Lodge we know how to throw a great party! Delicious festive food, plenty of Christmas spirit and loads of fun are on the menu for a splendid night. Bring your friends and colleagues along for a fabulous time at the top Christmas party spot in and around Bristol! Click here for our Christmas brochure.

Bristol Road, Thornbury BS35 3XL
Tel: 01454 281144
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Yate Outdoor Sports Complex

We offer a wide range of sporting and community facilities, including:

- Function Suite: includes a meeting room and lounge with bar. Ideal for relaxing after a match, and the perfect party or business venue!
- Athletics Arena: includes running track, jumps, throws, hurdles and pole vault, for group training, competitions or individual use.
- All Weather and Grass Pitches: flexible bookings for Hockey and Football
- Target Range: for individual and block bookings, with coaching available

We have a brand new all-weather pitch and brand new athletics track, laid in 2019. All facilities are available for occasional hire or block bookings at your convenience - just visit our facebook page here or our website below, or get in touch to find out more.

Broad Lane (Behind Brimsham Green School), Yate BS37 7LB
Tel: 01454 326600
yosc.co.uk/
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Alveston Jubilee Hall

Greenhill, Alveston BS35 2QX
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Alveston Youth Centre

Greenhill, Alveston BS35 2QX
Tel: 07875 385864
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Armstrong Hall Trust

Chapel Street, Thornbury BS35 2BJ
armstronghalltrust.co.uk/
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Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

We host a wide variety of events at The Town Hall and at our alternative Town Centre premises throughout the year. Parts of the Town Hall date back to the 1400s and it's a perfect venue for Marriage Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Birthday and Celebration Parties. The impressive auditorium can cater for larger events and Dinner Dances.

57-59 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AD
Tel: 01454 852222
www.chippingsodburytownhall.co.uk
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Codrington Arms

261 North Road, Yate BS37 7LG
Tel: 01454 227222
www.codringtonarms.co.uk/
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Cromhall Village Hall

Looking for a venue for your next event? Consider Cromhall Village Hall – a beautiful and historic hall which forms part of the Tortworth Estate. Recently refurbished, it is now available for immediate hire. The hall can accommodate up to 120 people and has a small well-appointed kitchen with serving area, glassware, crockery, cutlery, fridge, oven and hob.
The large main hall has a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floor and stunning exposed beams. An efficient new heating system plus accessible toilet and parking facilities make the hall suitable for use by everyone, at any time of the year.
Whether you are looking to hire somewhere for a one-off event or require a recurring booking – look no further. The hall is available at the fantastic rate of just £7.50 per hour (plus £10 refundable deposit).
For further information, or to arrange a booking, email or telephone Linda Clothier.

Talbots End Lane, Cromhall GL12 8AL
Tel: 07920 763961
www.cromhall.com/cromhall/cromhal...
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De Vere Tortworth Court

Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8HH
Tel: 01454 263000
www.devere.co.uk/tortworth-court

Fired Up Ceramics

Unit 54 Beeches Industrial Estate, Waverley Road, Yate BS37 5QR
Tel: 01454 312606
www.firedupceramics.org
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Goldney House

Goldney House, First floor, 59 Rounceval Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AS
Tel: 07590 683182
www.goldneyhouse.co.uk
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Henfield Hall Community Centre

Henfield Hall, Ram Hill (next to Bitterwell Lake), Coalpit Heath BS36 2UF
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Manor Hall

Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath BS36 2TG
Tel: 07873 747513
www.manorhall.org/
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Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel

Old Gloucester Road, Winterbourne BS36 1RP
Tel: 01454 355012
www.mercurebristol.co.uk/
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Mojo Active

Over Court Farm, Over Lane, Almondsbury BS32 4DF
Tel: 01454 660075
www.mojoactive.co.uk
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My Little Town Play Café

Badminton Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6LL
mylittletown.co.uk/
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New Cheltenham Community Centre

Adjacent to Southey park car park

Newly refurbished and now open for bookings. We welcome applications from all groups during weekday evenings, school holidays and weekends.
Competitive rates - phone for availability and hire charges.

New Cheltenham Community Road, Kingswood BS15 1TN
Tel: 07806 631 039

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