About Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle is unique; it has been lived in by the same family for nearly nine hundred years, longer than any other fortress in England. Visit our Medieval Castle, Gardens, Butterfly House, Yurt Tearoom, hold a corporate event, or get married here.
Berkeley Castle Description
The oldest inhabited Castle in England, lived in by the same family for almost 900 years!
Reviews
Relax in the perfect surroundings of the Castle’s Great Hall; allow your imagination to run wild as Cassandra captivates you with stories of old. She loves audience participation and will weave your ideas into her magical tales. Enjoy Art & Craft sessions throughout the day in the Education Room.
We hope this video persuades you to pay a visit to Berkeley Castle, the surrounding Berkeley Vale is pretty impressive too and well worth a tour around. Many thanks to Heartfelt Productions for this wonderful footage.
Grandparents get *free entry & hot drink too! Bring your grandchildren for an enjoyable and memorable day out. *Enjoy free entry (one grandparent with each paying grandchild aged 16 and under) *Complimentary hot drink with any lunch purchased. Not applicable on Monday 26th August
Meet the loves of Henry VIII
Start the Easter holidays with a clash of swords and a couple of gallant Knights - this Sunday from 10.30am at Berkeley Castle. Warrior Shows at 1pm & 3pm. Take part in our new Easter Egg & Bunny Hunt too and don't forget to pick up your free treat! All included in your admission fee.
These are fantastic Hayley’s Fantasy Heads what a fabulous addition to our Easter weekend celebrations!
There's great excitement here at the Castle as we announce our 'Ghosts of Berkeley Castle' exhibition which commences on Sunday 2 June. Local sculptor Jackie Lantelli (famed for her WWI Soldiers at Slimbridge churchyard), will be bringing many of the Castle's renowned historical characters to life including Edward II (pictured here in his cell), Elizabeth I and Court Jester, Dicky Pearce; there'll be many more fascinating characters to look out for as visitors stroll around the Castle & Grounds.
We’re open again! Here’s a few photos from the Walled Garden area- a great shopping and eating experience. Entry to this area is free of charge if you don’t have time to visit the Castle.
Here's some cracking ideas for the Easter holidays from Visit Bristol. Of course we heartily recommend a roaring 'Dragon Experience' at Berkeley Castle!
Only 40 tickets left for our first open air cinema event in September...
Treat Dad like a King for Father's day - spoil him with a grand day out at Berkeley Castle! We’ll give him free entry and a delicious free lunch so you won't have to dig in to your royal coffers to show your appreciation of him. To add to the occasion, we’ve invited his majesty Henry VIII and his six wives to make sure Dad gets the royal welcome he deserves! There will also be the opportunity to get creative with Father’s Day themed craft sessions throughout the day. *Free entry with each full paying child (16 and under), one free main course with another purchased.
We are delighted to welcome The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild to the Castle for the very first time as they host their Summer family fun day. Enjoy a range of puppet shows, or have a go at it yourself then make a puppet of your very own to take home! A lovely, hands-on day out for all ages. Included in the normal admission fee
Experience the spine-tingling collective voices of the touring Norwegian male voice choir, Sandneskameratene, at midday and at 2pm in the Great Hall. You'll be treated to Norwegian hero songs and variations of medieval and modern music in this rousing concert - a new first for us at Berkeley Castle! These concerts are included in the normal admission fee.
Experience how knights were trained in the 15th century and learn the ancient skill of sword fighting as accomplished warriors Dressed to Kill descend upon the Castle to impart their expert knowledge. Watch the Warrior Show on the lower lawns each day at 3.30pm and see up-close the display of incredible, authentic steel armour masterfully crafted by Dressed to Kill.
Knight School takes place on both days at 11.30 am and 2.15 pm (suitable for ages 5 – adult). Tickets cost £7.50 and should be purchased in advance. Admission tickets to be purchased separately upon arrival.
Talented re-enactment and living history society, the Company of Chivalry, charge forth with a most engaging and merry weekend crammed with Lords, Ladies, gunpowder, soldiers’ drill, music, candle-making, and cookery demonstrations. All delivered against the fantastic backdrop of our beautiful 12th century Castle. What more could you ask for on a bank holiday weekend? All entertainment included in your admission fee.
Don’t miss this firm favourite on the Castle calendar, as the Knights and their stunning steeds from Cavalry of Heroes battle it out in a spectacular jousting display in the Castle grounds at 12.30pm & 3pm - complete with incredible saddle stunts! You'll get the chance to meet the gallant Knights and their horses after each show to ask questions and see up close their impressive armour and weapons.
His majesty, King Henry VIII will also be in residence along with his six wives and Thomas Cromwell. Their shows in the Castle’s Great Hall at 11.30am & 2pm will entertain and educate with the best history lesson you’ll ever have!
All entertainment included in your Castle admission fee.
Easter would not be the same without the thrilling Dragon extravaganza at Berkeley Castle. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience fantastic dragon puppetry, get face-to-face with a baby dragon, and take part in the colourful Chinese Dragon Parade.
Join the Easter hunt and don’t forget to collect your free treat, enter the magnificent Great Hall and sit captivated by Dragon Tales from the mystical dragon handlers.
Make sure you enjoy an Easter treat in th...e Yurt Tearoom, call into our *Dragon Face-painter and create Easter themed *Arts & Crafts *small fee applies
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fantastic day of adventure and excitement for all the family. Beautiful scenery with a stunning castle and the grounds will spark the imagination of children around every corner.
We joined in with a tour guide Katharine who was guiding a group of school children from Taunton. She was amazing with the children and made us welcome too.
We had a very enjoyable visit last week. The lady guide was very informative and enthusiastic. Well worth a second visit
Visited today and had an absolutely fabulous day wth all the activities, exploring the gardens and learning all about Henry VIII and his six wives!
Very interesting super garde
This was our third visit to Berkeley Castle and this time we decided to take the guided tour. No earphones or modern technology but a very personal walk around all the available rooms by Lynda who was superb. Her humour, patience and knowledge was excellent it made our day feel very special. The gardens were glorious and the food and drinks in the Yurt Cafe are as always a good choice and reasonably priced. Will definitely return later in the year.
Leuk en mooi kasteel. Hier met veel plezier rondgewandeld. Genoten van de tuin om het kasteel heen en de vlindertuin. Vriendelijk personeel. Buiten in de yurt heerlijke taart gegeten. Een aanrader.
Fantastic day with King Henry and his wives. Great show. Wonderful well kept building and grounds. Recommend for a family day out.
Congratulations to Berkeley Castle and ATE for giving my daughter the chance to meet this amazing place.
Came along to see 'A Christmas Carol' with my disabled wife and seven grand children. The staff were amazing...from gatehouse through to the grand hall event, the staff were wonderfully accommodating, helpful and polite...Its a huge 10/10 from us all...Merry Christmas!
Amazing day at the castle today for the Halloween event. The kids loved it as did the adults �