Thornhurst Manor
Turn every party into a celebration
Whether you’re marking a milestone birthday, welcoming a new arrival, or gathering your loved ones for any special occasion, Thornhurst Manor offers a backdrop that makes every celebration feel like it truly matters.
Versatile Event Spaces
Bespoke Menus Available
Established Since 1994
Celebrations at Thornhurst
A place for your people, your moments, and your memories.
Thornhurst Manor has been the backdrop to thousands of life’s most joyful occasions since 1994. From the first slice of cake at a milestone birthday to the gentle warmth of a christening, to a gathering of loved ones in remembrance. Whatever brings you here, our team is here to ensure the day goes exactly as you imagined. Perhaps even better.
For the birthdays worth doing right
Birthday Celebrations
A birthday at Thornhurst is an occasion with atmosphere, somewhere your guests arrive and feel the significance of the evening the moment they walk in. Our event spaces adapt to whatever you’re imagining: intimate and elegant, lively and full, or somewhere between the two.
Whether you’re marking a milestone that ends in zero or throwing the party the decade deserves, we’ll work with you on every detail, from the food and room layout to the finishing touches that make it feel unmistakably yours.
Some years deserve more than dinner out
Anniversary Parties
From silver to gold, from five years to fifty, every anniversary carries its own story, and each one deserves a celebration that reflects it. Thornhurst Manor provides the setting: elegant, unhurried, and entirely centred on the two of you and the people who’ve shared your journey.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner for close family or an occasion large enough to fill the room, our team will work with you to ensure the evening feels genuinely personal, from the menu to every finishing detail.
The party before the big day
Engagement Parties
An engagement is the beginning of a story, and there’s something fitting about celebrating that beginning somewhere that has helped so many couples go on to write theirs. Thornhurst Manor has been the backdrop to countless love stories, and an engagement party here sets the tone beautifully for what comes next.
Gather the people who matter most, raise a glass somewhere worth raising it, and let our team handle every detail so the two of you can simply enjoy the moment.
A celebration for the arrival of the little one
Baby Showers
There’s something quietly extraordinary about the time before a new arrival, the expectation, the warmth in a room full of people who already love someone they haven’t met yet. A baby shower at Thornhurst gives that feeling the setting it deserves.
Surrounded by the manicured grounds and the unhurried charm of the Manor, it’s a celebration built for conversation, for laughter, and for an afternoon tea that lingers long after the table is cleared.
A beginning worth marking with warmth
Christenings
An engagement is the beginning of a story, and there’s something fitting about celebrating that beginning somewhere that has helped so many couples go on to write theirs. Thornhurst Manor has been the backdrop to countless love stories, and an engagement party here sets the tone beautifully for what comes next.
Gather the people who matter most, raise a glass somewhere worth raising it, and let our team handle every detail so the two of you can simply enjoy the moment.
The last hurrah before the big day
Bridal Showers
A bridal shower at Thornhurst is the kind of afternoon that sets the tone for everything that follows. Relaxed enough to actually enjoy, special enough to feel like a proper occasion, it’s a celebration for the bride and the people who matter most to her, in a setting that does justice to the moment.
Whether you have something elegant and intimate in mind or an afternoon that runs well into the evening, our team will work with you to get every detail right. The food, the atmosphere, the little touches that make it feel considered rather than thrown together. You bring the people. We’ll take care of the rest.
A quiet place to come together.
Wakes & Memorial Gatherings
Grief moves differently for everyone. Sometimes what’s needed is a space that holds people gently, somewhere unhurried and dignified, where family and friends can sit together, share a meal, and find comfort in one another’s company.
Thornhurst Manor offers exactly that. Our team approaches every wake with sensitivity and discretion, ensuring the day is handled with the care it deserves. You focus on the people you love. We will take care of everything else.
Also At Thornhust
Looking to Celebrate Christmas?
Christmas at Thornhurst Manor is something a little different. Whether you are gathering the whole team for a night to remember, sitting down to a proper festive dinner with family, or watching the kids meet Santa over breakfast, we have it covered, and we take care of every detail so you can simply enjoy it.
The perfect setting for every celebration
Our Spaces
Whether you’re gathering fifty guests or two hundred and fifty, planning something intimate or something truly spectacular, Thornhurst Manor has a space that fits. Each one has its own character, and our team will help you find the right match for your occasion.
The Park Suite
The Park Suite is where most of Thornhurst’s celebrations take shape. It’s a room that holds a crowd without ever feeling like a crowd, high enough to breathe, wide enough to move, and adaptable enough to become whatever the occasion asks of it. Draped for a milestone birthday or laid for a christening breakfast, it transforms completely while always feeling like itself.
Natural light fills the room during the day. Come evening, the lighting shifts and the space settles into something warmer, suited to speeches, to music, to the kind of evening that goes on longer than anyone planned. And when guests need a moment outside, the Park Suite has direct access to its own private garden, somewhere to catch some air without ever really leaving the party.
104
Maximum Seated Guests
The Marquee
When the occasion calls for something a little more expansive, the Marquee delivers. Set against Thornhurst’s manicured gardens, it brings together the best of outdoors and indoors, the greenery and open sky on one side, the warmth and elegance of a properly dressed celebration on the other.
It suits occasions where scale is part of the statement. Speeches under a canopy of lights, dancing with the grounds visible beyond, guests spilling out onto the lawn as the evening cools. It’s a setting that photographs itself and feels different from every other celebration your guests have ever attended.
70
Minimum Seated Guests
250
Maximum Seated Guests
The Restaurant
Our Restaurant Room offers an inviting and versatile space, perfect for intimate gatherings, private dining, and special celebrations. Overlooking the beautiful grounds, it provides a light and airy setting that enhances any occasion with a sense of space and tranquillity.
Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 50 seated guests, it is ideal for a range of events – from birthday parties and family celebrations to dinners and smaller functions. The room also benefits from its own private toilet facilities, ensuring convenience and exclusivity for you and your guests.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed meal with friends or a more formal private event, the space can be arranged to suit your needs, combining comfort, privacy and a charming atmosphere for a truly memorable experience.
50
Maximum Seated Guests
Packages & Pricing
Clear, honest pricing. No surprises.
Our celebration spaces are available with or without catering. Choose what works for your occasion and we will take care of the rest.
Room Hire with Catering
£0* room hire + your choice of catering below
Grazing Buffet
£9.95
per person
Pizza Platter
£12.95
per person
Premium Buffet
£14.95
per person
Pie & Peas
£14.95
per person
Afternoon Tea
£22.95
per person
BBQ Menu
Available seasonally — speak to our team for options and pricing.
Set Menu
Bespoke menus tailored to your occasion and guests.
*Complimentary room hire is available for groups of 30 or more guests. For groups below this, a room hire charge of £85 applies.
Wake Menu
£12.95 per person
A compassionate and dignified package for wakes and memorial gatherings. Our team handles every detail with quiet care.
Dry Hire
£385 minimum of 50 guests
Full venue hire without catering.
Speak to our team for more details.
Questions
Things people ask us most.
Is there a minimum number of guests required?
No — there is no minimum number of guests required to celebrate at Thornhurst Manor. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering for a handful of people or a large occasion for hundreds, we have a space to suit.
Can we decorate the space ourselves?
Absolutely — and if you would like a hand with the finishing touches, we offer our own room dressing package to take that off your plate entirely. Prefer to do it yourself or bring in your own supplier? That works too. We have a list of trusted local suppliers we are happy to recommend.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes — all dietary requirements and allergies can be discussed at the time of booking. Our kitchen team will work around your guests needs to make sure no one is left out. Please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes. Free car parking is available onsite for all guests, so no one needs to worry about where to leave their car.
Can we use an external caterer with dry hire?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate external caterers.
What is the best way to check availability and book?
The simplest way is to get in touch directly — call us on 01302 337799 or use our contact form online. We usually get back to enquiries quickly and are always happy to chat through ideas before anything is confirmed.
Start the Planning Today
Let's make your celebration extraordinary.
Whether you know exactly what you want or you are starting from scratch, our team is here to help. Get in touch today to check availability and begin planning your event at Thornhurst Manor.
