Want some ideas for a day out?
Here's our guide to places to go and events to visit. Enjoy yourself!
The Castle is one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and possibly the most outstanding example of Mediaeval domestic architecture in the country.
Step into the past with a tour of the castle and its gardens, or experience history at one of the many events planned at the Castle or the Meadow. Check the calendar or our website for more information.
The revised Castle opening hours for 2008 will be 11am – 5.30pm with last entry at 4.30pm. These times will apply on all public open days including Sundays. Special Event times may vary.
Public Opening Days:
- March 21st – 24th Easter Weekend
- March 30th
- April Sundays
- May Bank Holiday weekends & Sundays
- June Sundays
- July Full Month (7 days a week)
- August Full Month (7 days a week)
- September Sundays
- October Sundays
- November 29-30th Christmas Fair
- December 5/6/7th Castle by Candlelight
Tel: 01453 810332
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Castle Quarry Activity Centre is in Tytherington, in a beautiful natural setting. Choose from indoor climbing, archery, shooting, caving, open canoeing or our 80 metre aerial runway.
All instructors are qualified and experienced - all necessary safety equipment is supplied. One call takes care of it all - 01454 411474
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Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley GL13 9EW
Tel: 01453 810510
Open 1st April (Good Friday if earlier) to September, Tuesday – Saturday and BH Mondays 12.30-5.30pm, Sunday 1-5.30pm. Click below to visit the website for more details.
The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BN
Tel: 01453 810631
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2-4pm, Naite Farm along Oldbury Naite, (turn left at crossroads just before the Power Station.)
Oldbury Church are holding their traditional Fete with lovely teas, stalls and family attractions. All welcome.
25th, 26th & 27th July, Churchend Lane, Tortworth estate GL12 8LJ
Featuring the 1922 Fowler Showmans Engine - Repulse - and 1908 Gavioli dance hall organ, Vintage and Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Commercial & Military Vehicles, Trade Stalls & Refreshments.
Admission Friday, (set-up day), 1/2 price admission, Sat - Sun: Adults £6, O.A.Ps £5, Child £2, Family of 4 £12
Directions: - from the M5 Jct 14 take B4509 for Main Gate. GL12 8LJ. AA Sign posted. By kind permission of the Landowner.
The organisers reserve the right to cancel or amend events scheduled.
For further information visit the website below, or contact Keith Shakespeare on 01527 575003, 07808 173400, or by email below.
www.shakespearesrally.com
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9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park
Our car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month, between February and October. It is free for buyers, Cars - £5, Vans, Trailers - £10. Sellers set up 8.30-11.30am, buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823.
Berkeley Castle Meadow
The annual historic agricultural show, having been held at Berkeley for over a century!
Please note the Castle will be open all weekend but with separate entrance and tickets from the Show.
www.berkeley-castle.com
29th-31st August, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston
Jekka’s Herb Farm is an organic herb nursery which grows over 600 varieties of herbs, usually supplied by mail order. The Herb Farm holds 4 open days each year, when the public are welcome to browse and buy organically grown herbs and seeds.
There will be a talk on ‘Maintaining your Herbs: cutting back, splitting and Potting’ by award winning Jekka McVicar, and bargains to be had from the annual end-of-season plant sale.
Entry is usually free on the Friday, and £2 per person on Saturday and Sunday. Catalogue holders, members of the RHS, BBC Gardener’s World, West of England Herb Group and the Soil Association also receive free entry on all days for two people.
For further details, click below or telephone 01454 418878.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com
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9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park
Our car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month, between February and October. It is free for buyers, Cars - £5, Vans, Trailers - £10. Sellers set up 8.30-11.30am, buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823.
Berkeley Castle Meadow
Over 400 classic cars on show plus antiques, collectors items and autojumble.
Adults £5, OAPs £4, under 16s free
Gloucester Road, Thornbury
More details of the event will follow, but there will be demonstrations, the chance to meet local firefighters, activities for the kids and loads more.
9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park
Our car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month, between February and October. It is free for buyers, Cars - £5, Vans, Trailers - £10. Sellers set up 8.30-11.30am, buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823.
9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park
Our car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month, between February and October. It is free for buyers, Cars - £5, Vans, Trailers - £10. Sellers set up 8.30-11.30am, buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823.
