Tower Tours at St Mary's Church, Thornbury
St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HQ
To celebrate Open Heritage Day on Saturday 13 September, St Mary's Church in Thornbury will be opening its church tower to visitors, offering a unique viewpoint of the South Gloucestershire countryside.
Visitors can climb the tower to the top and, on the way, learn about the church bells in the ringing room. The climb involves 133 uneven stairs and is quite a workout to reach the top. The climb is not suitable for children under 8 years old.
While the tours are free, booking is essential and subject to weather conditions.
The church offers wheelchair access, but unfortunately, the tower does not.
Join us as we delve into the striking architecture of St Mary’s Church, uncovering how its Tudor grandeur and Victorian elegance echo a golden era of prosperity in Thornbury and mirror the sweeping changes of the nation in transformational times.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1330, 1350, 1410, 1430, 1450, 1520, 1545, 1610 & 1630
Location & directions
St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HQ
- Directions:
- Onsite parking on the road in front of the church.
- Contact on day:
- Alice Keehn
- Telephone number:
- +441454281900
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- While the tours are free, booking is essential and subject to weather conditions.
- Booking contact name:
- Alice Keehn
- Booking telephone number:
- +441454281900
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.thornburybenefice.org/
- Booking opens:
- 03 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2025 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
Access to the tower is restricted to those aged 8 and above. Unfortunately, there is no disabled access to the tower but the main church is accessible to all.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
