Berkeley Castle
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"An impressive building with a fascinating history."
Overview
Berkeley Castle is the oldest castle in England to still be inhabited by the same family that built it almost 900 years ago. Edward II was gruesomely murdered here and there are fascinating links with William Shakespeare, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and Sir Francis Drake. It has 8 acres of gardens and grounds, a yurt tearoom, gift shop, and a tropical butterfly house. The castle has also been used in many films including Wolf Hall, Poldark, The White Princess and Johnny English Strikes Again.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Gloucestershire is home to a variety of landscapes, including the Cotswolds, a region of gentle hills, valleys and gem-like villages that roll through the county. To their west is the Severn Plain, watered by Britain’s longest river and characterised by orchards and farms marked out by hedgerows that blaze with mayflower in the spring; beyond the Severn are the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.
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Caravan & Camping
Hogsdown Farm Caravan & Camping Park
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Calor Gas
- Battery Charging
Nearby places to stay
The Malt House
Conveniently located for business and leisure guests, this family-run inn has a convivial atmosphere. The bedrooms are soundly appointed while public areas include a choice of bars, a s...
Hogsdown Farm Caravan & Camping Park
A pleasant site with good toilet facilities, located between Bristol and Gloucester. It is well positioned for visiting Berkeley Castle and the Cotswolds, and makes an excellent overnig...
Tudor Caravan & Camping
Tudor Caravan & Camping park benefits from one of the best locations in the county, situated right alongside the Sharpness to Gloucester canal and just a short walk from the famous Wild...
Tudor Arms
A large, family-run free house, the Tudor Arms’ spacious, en suite bedrooms are in a purpose-built lodge. In the 18th century the pub was a local for navvies building the Gloucester-Sha...
Thornbury Castle Hotel
History fans may be interested to learn that Henry VIII ordered the first owner of Thornbury Castle to be beheaded! Guests today have the opportunity of sleeping in historical surroundi...
The Lazy Goose
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The Fountain Inn
With its distinctive bay window, the Fountain Inn has been a familiar Forest of Dean landmark for over two centuries. The village makes an ideal base for exploring the surrounding count...
Thornbury Lodge
With good access to the M4 and M5, Thornbury Lodge offers a popular retreat for both business and leisure guests, and is surrounded by pleasant scenery, including a golf course. Dinner ...
