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Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle – a great day out to reunite with family & friends.

  Berkeley is a stunning mediaeval castle which has been the home of the Berkeley family since 1153.   Family activities include Jousting, Archery, Falconry, Jester Skills, Knights Sword Fighting, Wild Play Area, Treasure Hunts, and much more.

Location for the filming of Johnny English 3, The White Princess and the BBC’s adaptation of Wolf Hall & Poldark.

Tall Towers, Dungeon, majestic Great Hall, elegant Drawing Rooms, see the cell where an English King, Edward II was held captive and subsequently murdered. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I stayed there; Shakespeare wrote ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for a Berkeley family wedding.   You can see incredible tapestries, paintings and fine silver. 8 acres of gardens and grounds, picnic area and The Walled Garden Café.

The Kitchen Garden at Berkeley Castle

Situated within the historic walled garden of Berkeley Castle, The Kitchen Garden delivers an outstanding dining experience that seamlessly blends the allure of history with the best of local and seasonal produce. This distinctive restaurant is a sanctuary for those who savour “farm-to-table” cuisine, set against a backdrop steeped in heritage and natural splendour.
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Berkeley Castle - Opening times 2025

Berkeley Castle is open from Sunday 30 March 2025
Sunday to Wednesday inclusive. 11am - 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Tickets are available online and can also be purchased at the Ticket Office which is situated in the Kitchen Garden.

When booking your tickets, you will be asked to choose an arrival time slot. This is not a strict arrival time - it is just a guide to help to manage capacity and keep queues to a minimum.

Arrival times:
11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm & 2.00pm

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Berkeley Castle - Admission charges 2025

Castle and Gardens:-

Adults: £16
Child: £8 (3 - 16yrs)
Concession: £15
Under 3's: Free
Family: £45 (2 adults + 2 children)
Guided tours of the Castle: £2.50 per person

More information about Berkeley Castle Admission Charges.

Berkeley Castle - Group visits

There are discounted rates available for groups of 20 or more.

• An exclusive Guided Tour with one of our experienced Castle Guides is included in your group admission charge
• Guided Tours can be arranged for smaller groups, please contact the office to discuss

More information about Berkeley Castle Group Visits.

Berkeley Castle - Dogs policy

Regrettably no dogs are allowed in the Castle of grounds other than assistance dogs.
Dogs are permitted in the Kitchen Garden only.

Please do not leave pets unattended in vehicles in the car park as there is limited shade in that area.

Berkeley Castle - Disabled access

Berkeley Castle has limited access in some areas due to the nature of the historic building and gardens.
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