7pm: Lent Penitential Service
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
The Lent Penitential Service, with the opportunity for individual confessions.
10am: St Peter's Hospice Coffee Morning
Falfield Village Hall
St Peter's Hospice Severnside Support Group would be delighted to welcome you to the Spring Coffee Morning.
Home made cake stall, books, and raffle.
Entrance £3.00 to include tea/coffee and cake.
Please come along and support St Peter's, your local Hospice, and celebrate the start of Spring.
Palm Sunday
Sunday before Easter.
The feast commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
7pm: Maundy Thursday Agape Supper
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
A sign up sheet is available in the churches. If you wish to attend, please add your name and any allergies – to help with catering arrangements. Thank you!
7.30pm: Easter and Triduum Celebrations
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of feet, 19.30, 28th March
The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday), 15.00, 29th March
Easter Vigil, 19.30, 30th March
Easter Sunday Mass, 9.00 and 10.30, 31st March
Bank Holiday: Good Friday
10.30am: Thornbury Churches Together Good Friday Walk of Witness
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
Thornbury Churches Together will lead this annual walk on Friday 29 March, starting from Christ the King church at 10.30 and walking through Thornbury to finish at the United Reformed Church for refreshments (hot cross buns and tea/coffee). Please join us.
11am: Easter Bunny Hunt
Berkeley Castle
March 29th - April 1st, 11am-5pm
Enjoy a lovely Easter Bunny Hunt around the gardens at Berkeley Castle.
The baby bunnies are hiding from Mrs Rabbit, and she needs your help to find them! Collect all the bunnies’ names and win a delicious chocolate egg*.
You could also be in with a chance to win a free lunch for 2 adults and 2 children in our brand new Kitchen Garden!**
The Easter Bunny Hunt costs £1 per child in addition to the admission ticket, to be paid at the Ticket Office on arrival.
*Alternative prizes are available.
**Meal up to the value of £60. The prize winner will be chosen at random and contacted after the event.
Find more information on the website below or by calling 01453 810 303.
2pm: Good Friday Service of Reflection
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
3pm: Easter and Triduum Celebrations
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday), 15.00, 29th March
Easter Vigil, 19.30, 30th March
Easter Sunday Mass, 9.00 and 10.30, 31st March
11am: Easter Bunny Hunt
Berkeley Castle
March 29th - April 1st, 11am-5pm
Enjoy a lovely Easter Bunny Hunt around the gardens at Berkeley Castle.
The baby bunnies are hiding from Mrs Rabbit, and she needs your help to find them! Collect all the bunnies’ names and win a delicious chocolate egg*.
You could also be in with a chance to win a free lunch for 2 adults and 2 children in our brand new Kitchen Garden!**
The Easter Bunny Hunt costs £1 per child in addition to the admission ticket, to be paid at the Ticket Office on arrival.
*Alternative prizes are available.
**Meal up to the value of £60. The prize winner will be chosen at random and contacted after the event.
Find more information on the website below or by calling 01453 810 303.
4pm: Charity Afternoon Tea for Alzheimer's Dementia
The Swan, Thornbury
4-6pm
We will be raising money for Alzheimer's Dementia in memory of Sandra's son Mathew. Every year Alzheimer's Dementia is our charity of the month for March.
A good day will be had by all - party like Mathew would have.
£25 per ticket, includes unlimited Prosecco. All the profit will be donated to charity.
Each year we have always superseded our expectations of how much money we raise. Tickets can be bought from the bar at The Swan - it needs to be pre-booked in advance.
7.30pm: Easter and Triduum Celebrations
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
Easter Vigil, 19.30, 30th March
Easter Sunday Mass, 9.00 and 10.30, 31st March
Easter Sunday
Easter Day Services across the Thornbury Benefice
Sunday 31st Easter Day
6.30am Dawn Service at St Arilda’s
9.00am All Age Holy Communion at St Paul’s
10.30am All Age Holy Communion at St Mary’s
Easter and Triduum Celebrations
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
Easter Sunday Mass, 9.00 and 10.30, 31st March
11am: Easter Bunny Hunt
Berkeley Castle
March 29th - April 1st, 11am-5pm
Enjoy a lovely Easter Bunny Hunt around the gardens at Berkeley Castle.
The baby bunnies are hiding from Mrs Rabbit, and she needs your help to find them! Collect all the bunnies’ names and win a delicious chocolate egg*.
You could also be in with a chance to win a free lunch for 2 adults and 2 children in our brand new Kitchen Garden!**
The Easter Bunny Hunt costs £1 per child in addition to the admission ticket, to be paid at the Ticket Office on arrival.
*Alternative prizes are available.
**Meal up to the value of £60. The prize winner will be chosen at random and contacted after the event.
Find more information on the website below or by calling 01453 810 303.
Easter Sunday Carvery
Thornbury Golf Centre
Join us this Easter and enjoy a two-course carvery and fun Easter activities
£24.95 per adult • £14.95 per child • Under 3s go FREE
Celebrate Easter Sunday
Thornbury Castle
Celebrate Easter with all the family here at Thornbury Castle.
Enjoy a themed afternoon tea together in one of our informal lounges, then join in with local florist Jolie Fleurs who will be doing a craft session making a pussy willow Easter souvenir.
You’ll also be able to join a garden tour with our award-winning team who will show you the points of interest and subtle nods to our Tudor history, followed by a legendary chocolate egg hunt in the grounds – after all, it wouldn’t be Easter without chocolate would it?
£45 per person, £20 children.
Please click below or call 01454 506191 to book.
2pm: Easter Garden Party
The Swan, Thornbury
We will be having a garden party on Easter Sunday, weather permitting. If not we will move inside!
A children's play area with arts n crafts, live music, bbq, face painter, bouncy castle and more. Profit will be donated to Alzheimer's Dementia.
3pm: Easter Singalong with Five Feet in the Grave
The Swan, Thornbury
3-5.30pm
We have a new band - Five Feet in the Grave, playing everything that you will all want to sing a long to!
We will be in the garden weather allowing if not we will be moving inside - followed on by Karaoke with Craig.
3pm: Easter Themed Family Day
The White Lion
On Easter Sunday, come and enjoy our Family Themed Day
3-4pm Easter crafts, an Easter Trail and decorate an Easter Bonnet.
4-5pm children's entertainer Lucy Lost-it.
Every child gets a model balloon to take home.
£5.00 per ticket - pre-book with Gill at the bar. Needs to be pre-booked and paid for (to ensure we have enough for everyone).
Bank Holiday: Easter Monday
9am: Easter Holiday Camps
Mundy Playing Fields
9am-4pm, Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club, Mundy Playing Fields, Off Kington Lane, Thornbury BS35 1NA
JRW Tennis has taken over from the old coaching company at Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club. We are excited to be running our Easter Holiday Camps! These will be running 01/04/24 - 05/04/24 and 08/04/24 - 12/04/24.
These are budget-friendly, sociable and great fun for children aged between four and fifteen! We have indoor and outdoor activities and you can book for a half-day full-day and/or a full week! Some of prices go down to as low as £3.75 per hour! We think this is incredible value and we welcome any ability! We look forward to seeing you on court soon!
11am: Easter Bunny Hunt
Berkeley Castle
March 29th - April 1st, 11am-5pm
Enjoy a lovely Easter Bunny Hunt around the gardens at Berkeley Castle.
The baby bunnies are hiding from Mrs Rabbit, and she needs your help to find them! Collect all the bunnies’ names and win a delicious chocolate egg*.
You could also be in with a chance to win a free lunch for 2 adults and 2 children in our brand new Kitchen Garden!**
The Easter Bunny Hunt costs £1 per child in addition to the admission ticket, to be paid at the Ticket Office on arrival.
*Alternative prizes are available.
**Meal up to the value of £60. The prize winner will be chosen at random and contacted after the event.
Find more information on the website below or by calling 01453 810 303.
Trackman Range Easter Family Fun
Thornbury Golf Centre
2-4pm or 6-8pm
Join us for some family FUN (mainly for the kids) on the range combined with music, food and games for a fun Easter atmosphere! Doesn't matter if you don't play golf - it's fun for everyone!
Unlimited balls for 2 hours + basket meal of Goujons & chips
PLUS a pack of mini eggs for the kids
£18.00 per child
FREE CLUB HIRE
11am: Easter Crafts: “Bunnies in Space”
Thornbury Library
10.30am-11.30am
Come along and enjoy out of this world crafts session.
Lots of exciting things to create- suitable for 4-9 years.
All activities are free to attend, are most suitable for primary school aged children (children must bring a grown-up with them), and new faces are always very welcome.
1.30pm: Easter Activity Day
Caedmon Complex
10am to 4pm
Activity Day for school years Reception to Year 6
Sessions of Performing Arts including Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Craft Activities
Cost is £15* per child (including Lunch)
Funding available for those on Free school meals
* This price has been subsidised to keep the day affordable
Please note that this day will not run if attendance is low.
Visit the website below to find the booking link.
Love Thornbury Spring Fair
Thornbury High Street
Love Thornbury are planning community events to be held on the first Saturday of most months on Thornbury High Street.
How can you help? If you are a local business, a charity or a school or nursery, you may wish to have a stall. Or you can volunteer to help the day run smoothly.
Please click below to contact us - we would love to hear from you!
11am: The Gorgeous Georgians
Berkeley Castle
11am-5pm
The year is 1797 and Berkeley Castle is the place to be!
Step back in time and experience the charm of the Regency era at Berkeley Castle! Immerse yourself in a day filled with history, elegance, and delightful festivities.
The Berkeleys are very popular hosts so there is no telling who else might be there, but perhaps we will be graced by the presence of a Prince! Is there a Dr in the House? What is the latest scandal? What are the latest discoveries?
Enjoy a fabulous Regency day out with dancing, gossip and merriment.
Find more information on the website below or by calling 01453 810 303.
9am: Easter Holiday Camps
Mundy Playing Fields
9am-4pm, Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club, Mundy Playing Fields, Off Kington Lane, Thornbury BS35 1NA
JRW Tennis has taken over from the old coaching company at Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club. We are excited to be running our Easter Holiday Camps! These will be running 01/04/24 - 05/04/24 and 08/04/24 - 12/04/24.
These are budget-friendly, sociable and great fun for children aged between four and fifteen! We have indoor and outdoor activities and you can book for a half-day full-day and/or a full week! Some of prices go down to as low as £3.75 per hour! We think this is incredible value and we welcome any ability! We look forward to seeing you on court soon!
10am: Spring Table Top Sale and Pop Up Café
Thornbury Methodist Church Hall
Thornbury Volunteer Centre is holding a Spring Table Top Sale and pop up cafe on Saturday 27 April between 10am-12.30pm at Thornbury Methodist Church Hall.
Local community groups, charities and individuals will be selling a large variety of goods; cards, produce, crafts, vintage items and much more.
Join us for tea, coffee and delicious home-made cakes, enter our Easter raffle and help raise us valuable funds to support local community groups and charities.