Berkeley
Things to do in Berkeley, Gloucestershire
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Berkeley sits in Gloucestershire with three notable attractions within reach. Berkeley Castle, rated 5.0 from 54 reviews, anchors the town's heritage offer. Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park Berkeley, rated 4.6 from 2,574 reviews, draws families with its farm activities. Dr Jenners House, rated 4.6 from 121 reviews, offers another layer of historical interest. These three give the town distinct appeal beyond a passing visit.
The Malt House provides accommodation in the town itself, rated 4.4 from 166 reviews. For eating, there is a scatter of chain fast food at the Welcome Break and nearby services—KFC, Burger King, Subway, and Starbucks among them—alongside The Good Breakfast in town and Wild Acres Community Project. The range reflects Berkeley's position on a transport corridor as much as a destination in its own right.
Berkeley works best as a base for exploring the castle and farm attractions, or as a stop for families looking for a day out in Gloucestershire. The Malt House is the natural choice for staying overnight, and having somewhere to eat within the town itself—rather than relying entirely on services—gives visitors flexibility. The core appeal sits with those interested in the castle's history or children wanting time at the farm.
Where to stay in Berkeley(1)
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Days Inn Michaelwood
Michaelwood Service Area, Dursley
Best Western Bristol North The Gables Hotel
Bristol Road, Wotton-under-edge
De Vere Tortworth Court
Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge
The Black Horse Inn
1 Barrs Lane, Dursley
The Malt House
22 Marybrook Street, Berkeley
Forthay Bed and Breakfast
Forthay Forthay, North Nibley
Canons Court Mews
Canons Court Mews, Wotton-Under-Edge
The Swan Hotel
16 Market Street, Wotton-under-edge
Things to Do in Berkeley(3)
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Where to Eat in Berkeley(6)
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Attractions Near Berkeley
All attractions in Berkeley →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Berkeley.
4 mi
Wotton Pool
Wotton-under-edge · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Thornbury Leisure Centre
Bristol · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Slimbridge · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Taurus Crafts
Lydney · ⭐ 4.3
7 mi
Old Down Country Park
Bristol · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
The Play Shed soft play & café
Bristol · ⭐ 4.4
8 mi
Woodchester Mansion
Stonehouse · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail
Coleford · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Berkeley
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The Pepper Pot Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £25/night
Hunts Court Huts
⭐ 5.0 · from £300/night
Ashen Plains Wood Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.9
Moors Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.5
The Daisy Paddock
⭐ 4.6 · from £14/night
Tudor Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Tudor Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £20/night
Riverside Caravan Park at The George
⭐ 4.5 · from £30/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Berkeley
All cottages in Berkeley →Orchard Barns
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £627
Paddock Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £627
Barn Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £671
Middle Huntingford Barns - Bramley Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
Middle Huntingford Barns
2 cottages
Blossom Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £317
Berkeley Castle
2 cottages · from £1,482
Billow Farm Annexe
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £317
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