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Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle
Berkeley

GL13 9BQ

tel: 01453 810332
fax: 01453 512995

Area: Gloucestershire
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.berkeley-castle.com

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Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
All details updated* as of: 18/01/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

1st Apr - 30th Sept; Tues - Sat & BH Mons; 11am - 4pm; Sun; 2pm - 5pm.
Oct; Sun only; 2pm - 5pm.

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes
Please telephone or fax in advance.

House Open for Viewing: Yes
As above.
View this house at StatelyHomes.com

National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
May - July

To see:
Gardens in full bloom.

Admission Prices

Global ticket. Adult £7.50; Child £4.50; Over 60s £6; Family (2 adults + 2 children) £21
Groups of 25 or more. Adults £7; Child £3.50; Over 60's £5.50, per person.
Gardens only. Adult £4; Child £2; Over 60s £4. Butterfly House only: Adult £2; Child £1.
Season tickets. Adult £20; Child £10; Over 60s £15; Family £50

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: No
On Lead only: No
Special Events: No

Other Facilities:
Castle and gardens may be open for parties only on Mons & Tues. Enquire after New Year.

Garden Features

Uniquely, the castle dates from 1153 and was built for the ancestors of the present owner, who still lives there.
The Butterfly Farm contains more than 40 exotic and familiar species, some from Indonesia and Japan.

English Heritage Garden Grade: II*

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer: Gertrude Jekyll

The extensive gardens have matured in their varied and colourful way, under the hands of successive generations of the Berkeley family. The Elizabethan terraces are very impressive, as is the unusually giant-size Magnolia. The Wisteria is not to be missed in June.

The garden is known for its rare and ancient specimens of trees and shrubs. Berkeley offers the visitor majesty and peace in a delightful setting.

History of Garden

Gertrude Jekyll was the original designer.

Nearby Gloucestershire Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
The Old School House, Frampton-on-Severn
Hodgecombe Farm, Uley

Restaurants:
Light luncheons at the Castle Restaurant.
Restaurant on the Green, Frampton-on-Severn

Inns & Pubs:
Anchor Inn, Oldbury-on-Severn
The Malt House Inn, Wanswell
The Salmon, Wanswell

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Berkeley - small town.

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*Information Updates
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The garden information above was last updated on 18/01/2008

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