7.30pm: A Love Letter to Thornbury - One Night Only!
The Armstrong, Thornbury
For one night only!
Bestselling author Amanda Prowse returns to the place she's always called home. Having sold millions of books worldwide, Amanda will share why, when it came to choosing where she truly belonged, there was only one answer: Thornbury.
Back in the 1980s, a teenager Amanda moved with her family to Castle Street and attended Castle School. At the time, she couldn't wait to leave the quiet market town behind, dreaming instead of returning to the bright lights of London - faster than you could book a one-way ticket from Parkway!
Now, in this heartfelt and entertaining one-woman show, Amanda reflects on her journey with honesty, warmth and humour. Through stories of Thornbury past and present, she invites us to see... Read more >>
Thornbury's former Armstrong Hall Complex is a venue for live entertainment, creativity and community events, refurbished and relaunched in April 2026.
Here's where to find out more:
Address: Chapel Street, Thornbury, BS35 2BJ
Telephone: 01454 527008
Email:
Website: www.thearmstrong.co.uk
Armstrong Hall Trust website: armstronghalltrust.co.uk
Donate: www.thearmstrong.co.uk/donation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thearmstrongthornbury
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thearmstrongthornbury
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thearmstrong
The Armstrong's second month of being officially open was jam-packed with activities – visitors boogied with the Severn Whalers, watched in awe at JTP Theatre’s talents, danced with Laughter in Line and stretched with Little Gremlins Yoga.
Click here to read our May 2026 update, with an inside look at the venue for those who are yet to visit.
Dinner and a show, what’s not to love? Head to Tesoro Lounge before your event or performance, and get 20% off your food order when you show your Armstrong ticket.
Thank you to the whole team at Tesoro for bringing this partnership to life.
Terms and conditions apply: Tesoro Lounge only, subject to availability, drinks charged at full price, ticket must be dated the same day, cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
Click here to visit the Tesoro Lounge website.
The Armstrong's diary is now open for bookings.
Both The Foyer and The Cossham are available to hire from as little as £15 per hour. So whether you’re a community group looking for a meeting space, a local theatre company in need of a performance venue or an individual planning a milestone celebration, we have you covered.
Click here to make an enquiry or check availability.
We need for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team.
Whether you’re interested in caring for the premises, supporting events and activities, or pulling a pint behind the bar, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
There’ll be a series of sessions in early March to introduce all active supporters to the venue and explain how it will operate.
This will be for everyone who’s expressed an interest, whether it’s on an occasional basis, ad hoc, or more frequently.
Any amount makes a difference. Whether it’s £10, £50 or £500+. Your kind gift will go directly to the refurbishment of the main hall.
Gift Aid allows another 25% recovery on your donation.
We are so grateful to our local people - YOU are the why behind this whole project!
Public parking is available very close to The Armstrong, at the St Mary's Street and Rock Street car parks.
For locations, maps and charges, please click here.
