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Berkeley Castle
Off A38
Berkeley GL13 9BQ
England
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Berkeley
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This grim castle has been the home of the Berkeley family for more than 850 years, which was the last place of residence of King Edward II, who was... more » This grim castle has been the home of the Berkeley family for more than 850 years, which was the last place of residence of King Edward II, who was imprisoned in the castle and murdered within its walls. « less
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Attraction type: Castle
Address: Off A38 Berkeley GL13 9BQ
England
Tel: (44) 1453 810332
Fax: (44) 1453 512995

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“Fascinating Castle”
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4 of 5 stars
Chino1
Gloucestershire
Sep 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is definitely worth a visit if you are visting the area or live nearby. The house is full of history and fascinating objects including the art on display. The guided tour is most informative. The grounds are beautifully kept as well. Don't miss a visit to the Butterfly House! Very good value for money overall and a great day... more

“A Fascinating Place to Visit”
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5 of 5 stars
eberlin
Bath
May 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Berkeley Castle is a great place to go for a day out and it is easy to get to from my home in Bath. The inside of the Castle is fascinating, especially the King's Gallery where Edward II was imprisoned and murdered. It is frightening to think of the suffering that he must have endured in the dungeon. Another favourite... more

“a big house tour”
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3 of 5 stars
cirrus763c
Greensboro NC
Jun 18, 2003
3/8 found this review helpful

For a castle where a sitting monarch was murdered, this was not an exciting experience. Because this is an inhabited household, you see mostly furnishings. The castle has been extensively altered over time and if your looking for 12th century authenticity, look elsewhere. The grounds are very nice and if you can catch a play in the gardens when they... more

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Berkeley Castle is a Norman Castle, started in the 12th Century and completed in the 13th Century. It is filled with furnishings because it is still a family home - and after 24 generations it is still in the ownership of the family who built it making it the oldest inhabited castle in the country. People often comment that they...

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Off A38, Berkeley GL13 9BQ, England
Tel: (44) 1453 810332 Fax: (44) 1453 512995