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.
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Berkeley Castle is a historic castle located in Gloucestershire, England, with a rich history dating back to the 11th century. It is a popular destination for visitors, offering a variety of attractions and events.
Opening Times
The castle is currently closed and will reopen on Sunday, 29th March 2026. After reopening, the castle will be open from Sunday to Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:00 PM.
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
Special Notes
- Only assistance dogs are permitted in the castle and grounds.
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the Ticket Office in the Kitchen Garden.
- Gift Aid tickets allow free return visits for a year, except on certain dates (to be announced).
Events
- Opera at the Castle – Cosi Fan Tutte: Saturday, 21st March 2026, 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM.
- Christmas Farmers Market: Date to be confirmed.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available twice daily at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and can be booked online or at the Ticket Office.
Accessibility
- Some areas of the castle and gardens are wheelchair accessible, but there are limitations due to the historic nature of the site.
- Mobility scooters are not permitted inside the castle.
Facilities
- Free parking, including disabled parking spaces.
- Toilets with disabled and baby-changing facilities are available in the Kitchen Garden and near the Education Centre.
For further information, 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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