The beautiful Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 & remains the home of the Berkeley family today. It's a great day-out for the family, hosting special …
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Apr 13, 2025
Spent a most enjoyable day here earlier in the month. This was our first visit to Berkeley for a couple of years and our first chance to see the amazing new restaurant. So light and roomy! We met wit…Full review by David R
Apr 10, 2025
Not far for us to travel but had never been before. Drawn by the Wolf Hall costume exhibition, the day turned out to be so much more. Lovely friendly staff in The Kitchen started the day. We met our …Full review by PauloB_Tewkesbury
Oct 29, 2024
We've been to Berkeley Castle several times over the years and I always leave feeling grateful to the Berkeley family for sharing their incredibly special family home, which is steeped in such rich a…Full review by Lola B
I'm not sure about the time we will arrive, I've read that if I want to book the tickets I have to choose the time slot, but it's not a strict arrival time. But what about the guided tour? If I book the guided tour at 13, and I arrive at 12, do I have to wait for the booked guided tour, or I can join the guided tour at 12? Can I book the tickets and then pay for the guided tour when I arrive? Thank you!
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You can book onto the guided tour when you arrive. Though if you booked in for 13.00 and arrived at 12.00 there is plenty to see and do while you wait (the garden, look at the castle …
You can book onto the guided tour when you arrive. Though if you booked in for 13.00 and arrived at 12.00 there is plenty to see and do while you wait (the garden, look at the castle then return to the entrance for the tour). I was on crutches when I was there so was worried about keeping up with a tour group. I found enough written information in each room. You will definitely enjoy it.
We will be staying near the castle next week (end of December) and wanted to know if we can get close enough to see and photograph the outside of the castle? I know the inside tours do not run again until March. Thanks!
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Think it would be difficult from entrance area, but a distance shot may be available from minor roads, from round the estate
Would it be suitable for someone with limited mobility?
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Unfortunately access to the upstairs rooms of the Castle is limited due to the number of steps to get to that area. We do have lots of seats dotted around for people to rest though.
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