New Homes in Thornbury

Live the life

Located near Gloucestershire and within commuting distance of Bristol, Thornbury is a thriving market town with good transport links plus lots to see and do in the local area. Whether you’re taking the kids to the zoo, exploring historic sites or walking in the countryside, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy close to your new home in Thornbury.

Things to see and do

If you love keeping fit, Thornbury Leisure Centre and Riverside Leisure Club are nearby, while the town’s heritage trail is ideal for a local walk. Natural spaces close to your new home include Oldbury Court Estate and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, perfect for hiking and cycling in the great outdoors.

For families moving to the area, there are lots of kid-friendly attractions nearby including Old Down Country Park, Cattle Country Adventure Park, the Wild Place Project and Bristol Zoo. Other places of interest within driving distance of the town include Pirate Bay Adventure Golf and Berkeley Castle, while you can find out about the history of medicine at Dr Jenner’s House in Berkeley.

Education

If you’re moving to Thornbury with young children, it’s good to know that there are plenty of excellent schools to choose from nearby. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School and Charfield Primary School are all rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, while Silverhill School offers independent education.

For higher education, the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England are both within driving distance of the town, so it’s only a short commute if you or your older children want to study for a degree.

Getting to Thornbury

From Bristol, the journey to Thornbury takes 30 minutes by car, while the drive from Gloucester takes around 35 minutes depending on traffic. Thornbury can be reached in less than an hour from both Swindon and Cardiff, while the journey from London takes two hours 30 minutes via the M4. If you prefer to catch the train, Bristol Temple Meads is only a short drive from the town.

If you’re going on holiday, Bristol Airport is only a 40 minute drive away, so your overseas adventure can get off to a quick and easy start.