Town Walk: Thornbury’s Man of Substance

This is a walk led by museum trustee and volunteer Meg Wise, as part of the 2026 Thornbury Arts Festival.

Book tickets for the walk through the Thornbury Arts Festival website here.

Starting from St Mary’s Church at 10am, this walk looks at the places associated with the life of Handel Cossham, who was a great benefactor to Thornbury.

Why did he give the Cossham Hall to the town and how did the Armstrong Hall come about?

The walk will include a visit to the renovated Cossham Hall.

Spaces are limited so please book early.

Price: £12, to include tea/coffee and cake.

God, Gossip and Scandal

A walk through the town telling some surprising stories about colourful characters who have lived in Thornbury.

Stroll with us and hear some little-known, behind-the-scenes stories of life in this market town.

Hear about early preachers, as well as all manner of scandalous goings-on, from a fight in church to gossip about a Victorian toyboy to effigy-burning in the streets!

The walk starts outside St. Mary’s Church, Thornbury.  Allow up to three hours.  Suitable for adults, young people over 16 and wheelchair users.  No dogs please, except for guide dogs.

Tickets cost £3 and should be booked in advance from the Museum.