Things to Do in Berkeley

⭐ 5.0

Castles & Palaces

Berkeley Castle

Step into England's longest-inhabited fortress, where centuries of royal intrigue and medieval splendour await discovery in the heart of Gloucestershire's beautiful countryside.

⭐ 4.6

Farm Parks

Cattle Country Adventure Farm Park Berkeley

Meet farmyard friends and explore action-packed play zones at this all-weather Berkeley Heath attraction, where indoor and outdoor activities blend perfectly for family adventures whatever the season.

⭐ 4.6

Museums & Galleries

Dr Jenners House

Step into the historic home of Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, and discover his groundbreaking medical legacy. This accessible museum welcomes picnics and offers convenient parking.

⭐ 4.7 3.8 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Wotton Pool

A community swimming pool on Symn Lane offering aquatic fun for families, with onsite parking and toilet facilities available for visitors throughout their stay.

⭐ 4.3 5.5 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Thornbury Leisure Centre

This Bristol-area leisure centre features swimming facilities and an onsite restaurant, with parking available for visitors though accessibility options are limited.

⭐ 4.7 6 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Experience spectacular wildlife up close in Gloucestershire's wetlands, where families can feed exotic birds by hand and embark on thrilling safaris through natural habitats.

⭐ 4.3 6.4 mi away

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Taurus Crafts

This creative visitor centre in Lydney's Old Park features hands-on arts and crafts activities perfect for families, with special children's events throughout school breaks.

⭐ 4.4 7.3 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

Old Down Country Park

Meet friendly farm animals and explore scenic woodland trails at this Bristol country park, complete with an onsite restaurant and facilities for all ages including wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.4 7.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Play Shed soft play & café

This Yate venue combines indoor soft play fun with an onsite café serving refreshments, offering accessible facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair-friendly access with parking available.

⭐ 4.6 7.7 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Woodchester Mansion

Hunt for carved stone creatures among the Gothic architecture of this unfinished Victorian mansion, where 44 animal sculptures hide throughout the atmospheric rooms and grounds.

⭐ 5.0 7.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Wander through woodland discovering imaginative artworks from giant wooden vessels to contemporary forest figures, with family facilities including accessible paths, restaurant and baby changing at Beechenhurst.

⭐ 5.0 7.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Gruffalo Trail

Follow clues through the forest at Mallards Pike Lake to find your favourite storybook characters brought to life as wooden sculptures, with activity packs and maps to guide young adventurers.

🎟️Watersports

Middlemoor Water Park ⭐ 4.4 9 mi away

Watersports

Middlemoor Water Park

Experience thrilling waterborne adventures including wakeboarding and jet skiing, plus land-based go-karting action at this Woolavington activity centre with onsite dining.

⭐ 4.5 9.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Saul Junction Boat Hire

Explore the peaceful Gloucester waterways at your own pace with canal boat rentals perfect for families who want a unique day out on the water, complete with parking and picnic-friendly facilities.

⭐ 4.4 9.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Offas Dyke Path National Trail

Follow this spectacular long-distance walking route along the Welsh-English border, starting from Sedbury Cliff and tracing an ancient earthwork through stunning countryside perfect for active families.

⭐ 4.7 9.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Westonbirt The National Arboretum

Home to an extraordinary living collection of 15,000+ trees, this stunning arboretum offers engaging family trails through beautiful woodlands. Fully accessible with pushchairs, wheelchairs welcome, dog-friendly, plus onsite dining.