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Berkeley Castle. 945 reviews. #1 of 9 things to do in Berkeley. Castles. Closed now. 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. This intriguing castle has been the home of the Berkeley family for more than 850 years. It has been used a filming location for many period dramas, including the BBC's Wolf Hall, Galavant and The White Princess.
Berkeley Castle has been a striking feature of the Gloucestershire countryside since the 11th century, and today provides visitors the chance to explore its intriguing history first-hand.
The Castle, which dominates the Vale of Berkeley, is steeped in over 860 years of British history. It is best known as the scene of the brutal murder of Edward II in 1327, and for being besieged by Parliamentary troops in 1645.
Berkeley Castle is open until Sunday 3rd November. Sunday - Wednesday, 11am - 5pm
Berkeley is a stunning medieval castle which has been the home of the Berkeley family since 1153. Tall towers, deep dungeon, grand and gruesome: homely and horrid. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I all stayed here and Edward II was murdered here.
Berkeley Castle is a beautiful, romantic historic fortress with rooms including a medieval kitchen and gardens with a butterfly house. It was built in 1067 and has been the property of the Berkley family from the 12 th century to the present day.
The Castle is the oldest building in the country to be inhabited by the same family who built it. For centuries, the Berkeleys were close to the throne, able administrators and fighters who supported their king or queen (as long as they could), backed the winning side, and married well.
Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire. One of the great castles of England, where Edward II was murdered. History and visitor information.
visit Berkeley Castle, travel through time , from the Keep, with its dungeon and the cell where Edward II is said to have been murdered.
Berkeley Castle. This superb red-stone castle has been home to the Berkeleys for nearly 900 years, and little has changed since it was built as a sturdy Norman fortress. Edward II was imprisoned here in 1327 and swiftly died, probably murdered on the orders of his wife and her lover.
