Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle is England's oldest inhabited castle and most historic home. 24 generations of Berkeleys have transformed a savage Norman fortress into this stately home full of historic treasures like Queen Elizabeth I's bedspread and Sir Francis Drake's cabin chest.
Discover the cell where Edward II was notoriously imprisoned and murdered and the adjacent dungeons, the 14th Century Great Hall that has hosted many Kings & Queens, look out for any spooky companions, or relax in the beautiful terraced grounds with a lily pond, and ancient bowling green where Queen Elizabeth I was believed to have played bowls during her stay at the Castle.
The tropical butterfly house with hundreds of colourful butterflies flying freely in a tranquil indoor garden is definitely worth a visit. Very limited access for wheelchair users. Facilities include a tea room, shop and picnic area.
Our dates for 2010 are as follows:
Opening Times: 11:00am – 5:30pm
May 2010
Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays - 11.00 to 5.30pm
May Half Term through to September
30th May – 5th September Sunday – Thursday - 11.00am to 5.30pm
September & October 2010
Thursdays & Sundays - 11.00am to 5.30pm
October Half Term - 24th – 31st October 2010
Sunday - Thursday - 11.00am to 5.30pm
Contact Information
Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BQ
Tel: 01453 810332
Fax: 01453 512995
Opening Times
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 05/04/2010 - 18/10/2010 |
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Ticket Information
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Concession | £6.00 per ticket |
| Child | £4.50 per ticket |
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Adult Butterfly House only | £2.00 per ticket |
| Adult Garden only | £4.00 per ticket |
| Child Butterfly House only | £1.00 per ticket |
| Child Garden only | £2.00 per ticket |
| Child Under 5 | Free |
| Concession Garden only | £4.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Events
Directions
Road Directions
Road Directions
From M5 North: exit at Junction 13 or 14 onto the A38. Follow signs to Berkeley, then brown signs to Berkeley Castle.
Public Transport Directions
Public Transport Directions
Train to Cam & Dursely station from Bristol or Glos then take a taxi.
Bus from Bristol or Glos change in Thornbury (from Bristol).
On arrival in Bristol, there is taxi to the castle which takes under 35 minutes.
Facilities
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- No Dogs
- Plant Sales
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Licenced for civil marriages
Provider Preferences
- Celebrity connection
- Film or TV location
- Haunted
- In countryside - On the edge of Berkeley Town
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
- Restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - Castle 1.5 hours, Castle & Gardens 3 hours.
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 25
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Event Venue
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - French only
- Toilets - No disabled toilet
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
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