Other attractions near Berkeley Castle

The Edward Jenner Museum

Dr. Edward Jenner, famed worldwide for having carried out the first vaccination and starting the process which, in succeeding generations led to the worldwide programme carried out under the guidance of the World Health Organisation for the eventual erradication in 1980 of smallpox.

Situated just next door and with a joint Castle/Jenner Museum ticket available, well worth a visit.

St Mary's Church, Berkeley

St Mary's Church is an Anglican (Episcopal) Parish Church in the heart of rural England and has been a site of Christian worship for over 1,000 years. Once a Saxon Minster (a missionary church), and the site of a Nunnery, the church was re-built in the 13th century and has been embellished and added to ever since as well as forming part of Berkeley Castle's defences.

Gloucester Cathedral

Now claiming fame as a location for Harry Potter films, the Cathedral first made its name as the burial place of King Edward II, following his murder here at Berkeley. Later hailed as a martyr, the King’s tomb became a focal point of pilgrimage for many, and the cathedral benefited from Kind Edward III’s gifts to glorify his father’s resting place. Worth visiting for some of the most beautiful fan vaulting in England, and a glorious window, the largest stretch of Mediaeval stained glass in the world and a wonder in its time. If you make the trip up to the newly opened window exhibition (well worth the £2 entrance fee), look out for the Berkeley arms in the glass.

Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

The Centre is situated on part of the Berkeley Estate, a few miles upriver from the Castle.

Cotswolds Attractions

Batsford Arboretum

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Corinium Museum

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Jenner Museum

Mill Dene Garden

Owlpen Manor

Painswick Rococo Garden

Snowshill Lavender

Sudeley Castle

Westonbirt Arboretum

Woodchester Mansion

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Gloucestershire Revealed

Accommodation

The Berkeley Arms

Fantastic, freshly refurbished, period coaching inn. Provides some of the warmest atmosphere in Berkeley and only a stones throw away from the Castle. Large restaurant with wonderful menu

Calcot Manor

Cotswold Stone manor house, with restaurant and bistro, newly opened spa.

The Malthouse

Beautifully cooked food from this Inn in the centre of Berkeley. Truly an all seasons venue for travellers and locals.

Thornbury Castle

Built in Tudor times, Thornbury Castle was visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. This luxury country house hotel has a unique atmosphere offering very special accommodation and restaurant.

The Gables

Small, friendly hotel a couple of miles away from the Castle, Southwards along the A38. 56 beds.

Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel

A 19th Century mansion house with its own arboretum, 15 minutes from Berkeley. Orangery Italian Restaurant.

The Berkeley Road “Pillars Guesthouse”

A converted Railway Cottage on the Old Berkeley Road providing traditional Bed & Breakfast with quality en-suite accommodation within pleasant grounds.

Frampton Court & Orangery

A unique 18th century house in the baroque style, with wonderful woodwork. Enjoy a relaxing B&B in newly decorated period-furnished rooms, one with a four-poster bed. Or, for a family or group of friends, why not stay in the witty and delightful 'Strawbery Hill Gothick' Orangery, designed by a follower of Batty Langley. Octagonal rooms and a well-equiped kitchen contribute to a memorable stay in one of Englands finest small buildings.

Whitminster Country House Cottages

A group of 8 Self-Catering Holiday properties to sleep 3 - 12 individually, which can also be combined for groups up to 50+. Located at Wheatenhurst, the older part of Whitminster beside the Stroudwater Canal, and approx 7 miles or 15 minutes from Berkeley Castle.

The Barn, Middleyard

Spacious self catering cottage for 6. Garden with lovely views. Cosy in Winter, cool in Summer. 10 miles from Berkeley.

Alveston House Hotel

A charming family-run hotel halfway between Berkeley and Bristol, with comfortable bedrooms, a Conservatory restaurant and a lovely garden. Open to non-residents for dinner.

Putchers

A charming newly-built timber-framed house with panoramic views across the River Severn to the Forest of Dean.

Tiled House Farm

An ETB 4 Star 16th Century black and white half-timbered farmhouse with oak beams and large inglenook fireplace, ideally based for touring and walking the Cotswolds. A working dairy farm with pedigree herd, the farm is situated down a quiet country lane within easy reach of the M5 motorway. Large garden with stunning views. Farmhouse breakfast with fresh eggs, home grown fruit and tomatoes when in season and freshly squeezed orange juice. One double and one twin room available.

Catering

Fosters Catering

Williams Kitchens at Calcot

Napier Catering

Other

Gloucestershire Archives

For those researching local or family history, this site may be useful to you:

Historic Houses Association.

The greatest proportion of houses open to the public in the UK are members of the Historic Houses Association, including Berkeley Castle. (Just to remind you, we are not part of the National Trust or English Heritage). If you are planning a trip to or within the UK and want to visit a piece of history, look no further. You'll be surprised at how much you will discover!

Berkeley Town Website

The Berkeley Bakery

Fancy a ready made picnic for your visit? Try the new "pickupapicnic" service.

Stroud District Council Tourism Website

Try this website for more information on your visit to The Cotswolds, attractions, accomodation and more!

Visit Britain

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