Berkeley Castle is now closed until 30th March 2025
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Getting to Berkeley Castle
By car:
Berkeley Castle is conveniently situated 10 minutes from junction 13 or 14 of the M5. Follow road signs for the town of Berkeley and then brown signs for Berkeley Castle. For Satnav, use GL13 9PJ.
By train:
Our nearest train station is Cam & Dursley, which is approximately 6 miles from the castle. Please ensure you book a taxi for your onward journey to the Castle.
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Opening Times
Berkeley Castle is now closed, and will re-open on Sunday 30th March 2025.
Sunday – Wednesday, 11am – 5pm
2024 tickets are available to purchase online via this website or at the Ticket Office which is Situated in the Kitchen Garden.
Castle & Gardens 2025 prices:
Adult: £16.00
Children (age 3 – 16): £8.00
Concession (full-time student or aged 65+): £15.00
Family (2 adults and 2 children): £45.00
Children under 3 are free.
Guided tours of the Castle: £2.50 per person.
Guidebook: £6.00
Pre-booked group rates (20 or more visitors): £14.00 per person.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, by opting to make a Gift Aid Declaration you enable us to treat your payment as a donation, and allows us to reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 from the government on your donations.
When you opt to gift aid your ticket, you are able to return to the Castle free of charge for a year. Simply choose a ‘1 Year Pass’ ticket when booking your return visit.
N.B. The following dates in 2024 are not valid when using your Gift Aid free ‘1 Year Pass’ ticket:
Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August 2024
Arrival times:
11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm & 2:00pm
When booking your tickets, you will be asked to choose an arrival time slot. This is not a strict arrival time – it is just a guide to help us know when to expect you. By choosing a time slot and arriving around that time if possible, you help us to manage our capacity and keep queues to a minimum.
If you have any queries, please contact info@berkeley-castle.com
You can now book the Castle for your private events on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
General Information
Parking
Free visitor car park with designated disabled car parking spaces near the main entrance. We also have a coach park situated just inside the roadside entrance; passengers can be dropped off by the main entrance gates.
WCs
One toilet block in the Kitchen Garden, and another block near the Education Centre. A disabled toilet and baby changing facilities are available at both locations.
Dogs
Regrettably no dogs are allowed in the Castle or grounds, other than assistance dogs. We also respectfully ask that you do not leave pets unattended in vehicles in the car park as there is limited shade in that area.
Dogs are allowed in the Kitchen Garden.
Castle interior
Access to the Castle is via the Keep Steps which are uneven and were designed to trip up invaders! There is a handrail in this area, but we do advise that you take particular care as you ascend these steps.
Unfortunately the first floor rooms are inaccessible for wheelchair users. There is a ramp, for access to the Armoury & The Great Hall.
Mobility scooters – Due to the age & the architecture of the castle, mobility scooters are not able to access the interior of the building.
Gardens
Some areas are wheelchair friendly, although we do have terraces which are only accessible via a series of steps. There are several benches dotted around the grounds and gardens, which offer the opportunity to take a rest and enjoy the view.
Health and Safety Advice
Berkeley Castle is a Grade 1 listed building and unfortunately there are very few alterations that we are permitted to carry out within the building. Please be aware that we have steep stone steps, uneven and polished floors and various flights of stairs between the different public areas. We ensure that some seats are available within the Castle for those wishing to rest as they tour the rooms and view the exhibits.
In the gardens and grounds there are uneven surfaces, steep terraces, a lily pond, non-edible plants, low branches and slippery surfaces in wet weather – please take care.
We hope that you decide to come and see us. If there’s anything that we can help with ahead of your visit please don’t hesitate to email us or telephone the Main Office on 01453 810 303 for advice.
