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Garden Name: Berkeley Castle
Last Modified: 20/01/2011
Garden ID: 0419

pic: 0419_BerkeleyCastle.jpg

Owner: FAo: Eleanor
Address:
Berkeley


Postcode: GL13 9BQ
County: Gloucestershire

tel: 01453 810332
fax: 01453 512995
website: www.berkeley-castle.com
email: info {at} berkeley-castle.com

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 Grade:
II*

Opening Times:
Open 3rd Apr - 30th Oct
Apr: Sundays & Easter weekends, May: Sundays & BH wknds; 11am - 5.30pm.
June, July & Aug & BH Mons; 11am - 5.30pm.
Sept & Oct; Sun only; 11am - 5.30pm.
Last admission one hour before closing.

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
May - July

To see: 
Gardens in full bloom.

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments: Please telephone or fax in advance. 

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: Castle closed every Fri & Sat, except special events nd BH wknds

Admission Prices:
Castle, Gardens & Butterfly House: Adult £9.50; Child £5 Over 60s £7.50; Students £7.50; Family (2 adults + 2 children) £24
Groups of 25 or more. Adults £9; Child £4; Over 60's £7, per person.
Joint tickets with Edward Jenner Museum: Adult £14; Child £7.50 Over 60s £11.50; Families £34
Gardens only. Adult £4; Child £2.
Butterfly House only Adult 32, Child £1
Season tickets. Adult £20; Child £10; Over 60s £15; Family £50

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

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


Designer: Gertrude Jekyll
Description of Garden:
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: 
Gertrude Jekyll was the original designer.

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

Accomodation: 
The Old School House, Frampton-on-Severn 
Hodgecombe Farm, Uley

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

Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Berkeley - small town.