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Berkeley is a village in the English county of Gloucestershire. It is perhaps best known as the location of Berkeley Castle, a medieval fortress witness to many of the significant developments in British history, and as the birthplace and home of Edward Jenner, the inventor of inoculation.
Berkeley is a small town located between Bristol and Gloucester, in the English county of Gloucestershire on the edge of the Cotswolds. The historical town has existed in the Vale of Berkeley for over 9 centuries, as long as its main tourist attraction, Berkeley Castle.
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By car
From London: take the M4 to Bristoland exit at Junction 20, taking the M5 north to Junction 14. Head north on the A38 following the signs to Berkeley. Brown signs lead to Berkeley Castle. Approximate travel time: 1 hr 55 min. From the North: exit the M5 at Junction 13, following the signs to Berkeley, then the brown signs to Berkeley Castle (about ½ mile beyond the Prince of Wales pub).
By train
From London: from Paddington Station take the train to Bristol(approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). Upon arrival in Bristol, there is taxi service to the castle (under 35 minutes).
51.689944-2.4556591 Berkeley Castle, ☏ +44 1453 810332, info@berkeley-castle.com. Generally open May–September: Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM, Su 2PM-5PM (holiday times vary - check ahead). Still in private hands...51.69021-2.4579552 Edward Jenner Museum (Dr Jenner’s House, Museum and Garden), Church Lane, Berkeley, GL13 9BN, ☏ +44 1453 810631, info@edwardjenner.co.uk. open 1 April-30 September, Tu-Sa 12:30PM...51.7415-2.405983 Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT Slimbridge), Bowditch, Slimbridge, GL2 7BT, ☏ +44 1453 891900, info.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk.(updated Dec 2017)51.692005-2.4415561 Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park, Berkeley Heath Farm, B4066, GL13 9EW, ☏ +44 1453 810510, info@cattlecountry.co.uk.(updated Dec 2017)
The Joint Ticket for Berkeley Castle and The Edward Jenner Museum, then visit the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust at Slimbridge.
51.692826-2.459271 The Malt House, 22 Marybrook St, GL13 9BA, ☏ +44 1453 511177, the-malthouse@btconnect.com. 3-star hotel(updated May 2016)
The town of Berkeley stands on the eastern bank of the Severn estuary. There's a lot of history in this small Gloucestershire town - most of it centred on the formidable fortress of Berkeley Castle. The castle is famous as the place where the imprisoned King Edward II met his grisly death.
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Map and What's Nearby. The centre-piece of Berkeley is the magnificent 12th century Berkeley Castle with its dark and brooding bloodstained history, where Edward II was….
