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.
Please note that there are redevelopment works taking place in the Walled Garden in 2023. This will mean the catering & retail offering will be limited.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Sunday 24th March – Sunday 3rd November 2024
Sunday – Wednesdays, 11am – 5pm
- 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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