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Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle has been in the possession of the same family for over 800 years - celebrated by Shakespeare, the scene of Edward II´s murder in 1327, breached by the Roundheads in the Civil War, host to Francis Drake, Elizabeth I, and many English kings and queens - and is still home to the Berkeley family today. The State Apartments contain collections of furniture, rare paintings and tapestries. The Dining Room has a display of the world-famous Berkeley silver. Surrounded by an Elizabethan terraced garden with a lily pond and sweeping lawns.
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Information on Berkeley Castle, Berkeley
| Organisation/s: | Historic Houses Association | Opening Times: | Easter to end Oct, all Sun & BH weekends & Daily Jul & Aug, 11:00-17:30. Butterfly House closed Oct. |
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| Admission: | Castle, Gardens & Butterfly House: Adult £7.50, Child £4.50, OAP £6.00. |
| Location: | South Gloucestershire, just off A38 (half way between Bristol and Gloucester), between junction 13 & 14 of M5. |
| Facilities: | Guided Tours, Sales Point, Shop, Cafe, Refreshments, Parking |
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Details from the Castle Office 01453 810332 |