Berkeley Castle
Medieval fortress known for being the ignoble site of King Edward II's murder.
Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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EV charging options
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Berkeley is a stunning medieval castle which has been the home of the Berkeley family since 1153.
Tall towers, deep dungeon, grand and gruesome: homely and horrid. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I all stayed here and Edward II was murdered here.
Castle tours reveal tapestries, paintings and fine silver. Our terraced gardens are filled with unusual plants, a picnic area and a lily pond.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Berkeley Castle is open for its 70th season, welcoming visitors to explore its historic grounds and participate in various events and activities.
Opening Times
The castle is open from Sunday to Wednesday, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The last admission to the castle is at 4:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Ticket Office located in the Kitchen Garden.
Admission Prices
- Adults: £17.00
- Children (ages 3–16): £9.00
- Family (2 adults and 2 children): £48.00
- Children under 3: Free
- Guided tours: £2.50 per person
- Guidebook: £6.00
- Pre-booked group rates (20 or more visitors): £15.00 per person
Gift Aid tickets allow free return visits for a year, except on 3rd & 4th May and 30th & 31st August in 2026.
Events
Berkeley Castle hosts a variety of events, including:
- Easter Weekend – King Charles at the Races: 4th–6th April 2026
- Farmers Market: Monthly, next on 19th April 2026
- Feast Nights: Various themes, such as "A Taste of Spain" on 24th April 2026
- Knights’ Tournament: 3rd–4th May 2026
- LEGO – Brick History Exhibition: 10th May–10th June 2026
- National Garden Scheme – Open Day: 8th June 2026
- ABBA by Moonlight: 3rd July 2026
Accessibility
While the castle has some accessibility features, certain areas, such as the first floor, are not wheelchair accessible due to the historic architecture. Assistance dogs are permitted, but other pets are not allowed in the castle or grounds.
Additional Information
Guided tours are available daily at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to book tickets in advance and select an arrival time slot to help manage capacity.
For further details or inquiries, contact Berkeley Castle at 01453 810303 or [email protected].
Adult – £16.00
Concession – £15.00
Child – £8.00
Family- £45.00
Under 3 years – free
Historic Houses members visit for free: just choose a date and arrival time, and then select Historic Houses tickets. Input the membership number(s) into our website, and present the membership card(s) on arrival.
Adult/Concession group price – £14.00
Child group price – £7.50
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
Only 10 minutes from junctions 13 and 14 of the M5, well signposted from the A38.
You can take a bus from the centre of Bristol. The nearest train station is Cam & Dursley, which is about 4 miles away.
Berkeley has been the location for the filming of The White Princess, Jonny English 3 and the BBC’s adaptation of Wolf Hall & Poldark.
Family activities include, archery, jester skills, Knight School, a wild play area, and much more.
Did you know that Shakespeare wrote ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for a Berkeley family wedding!
More recently we've been used for many interesting film projects and Mr Poldark, Aiden Turner has been here several times.
Historic Houses nearby
Dr Jenner’s House, Museum & Garden
The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BN
Owlpen Manor
Uley, near Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5BZ
Frampton Court
Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, GL2 7EX
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