Children and families
Family tickets
Your ticket includes entrance to the Gardens & Castle, a brand new Lookout Trail and a fantastic woodland play area.
Throughout the school holidays we have fabulous activities for children – see our What’s On page for further information.
Our Lookout Trail is the perfect accompaniment for an active imagination! Explore the grounds & castle, and discover some amazing historical facts about this medieval building.
Can you find the visiting Monarchs in the Woodland Play Area? Make sure you snap a photo with the Kings & Queens!
Pick up your Lookout Trail at the Ticket Office when you arrive.
Woodland Play Area
Our fantastic Woodland Play Area is a great addition to your day out. The children can explore the woods, and enjoy the play equipment, hidden amongst the trees. New for 2022, we have added a castle slide and 4-child see-saw.
2024 Visitor Opening
We are open from Sunday 24th March until Sunday 3rd November 2024
The Castle is always closed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for private events, with the exception of Easter weekend
Food and drink
The Pantry, located in the Castle, offers a selection of hot drinks, cakes and light lunches.
There are picnic benches available throughout the grounds, including an undercover area by the Woodland Play Area.
Children at the Castle
There are baby changing facilities within the disabled toilets located near the Pantry.
Because of the many steps there is no access to the Castle with pushchairs and buggies. There will be a Guide at the foot of the entrance steps who will keep an eye on any buggies and pushchairs that have to be left temporarily.
Being a real Castle, there are uneven steps and surfaces, deep water features that could pose a danger to children. Children should therefore be accompanied at all times when visiting the Castle & Gardens.
School visits
Berkeley Castle contains a wealth of information for all types of learning outside of the classroom.