Castles · South West England
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
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Berkeley ( BARK-lee) is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 5.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, the nearest railway station is Lydney, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL13 9BN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Berkeley ( BARK-lee) is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway. The town is noted for Berkeley Castle, where the imprisoned King Edward II is believed to have been murdered, as well as the birthplace of the physician Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.
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Official information
Dr Jenner's House is the former home of Edward Jenner, the pioneer of vaccination. Visitors can explore the house, gardens, and the Temple of Vaccinia, which served as the world's first vaccination clinic, while learning about Jenner's significant contributions to medicine.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Berkeley ( BARK-lee) is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway. The town is noted for Berkeley Castle, where the imprisoned King Edward II is believed to have been murdered, as well as the birthplace of the physician Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.
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Background
History
Berkeley was first recorded in 824 as Berclea, from the Old English for "birch lea". Berkeley was a significant place in medieval times. It was a port and market-town, and the meeting place of the hundred of Berkeley. Recent archeological evacuations on the grounds of Berkeley Castle have uncovered remains of a significant Anglo-Saxon minster which was attached to a monastery of nuns. Evidence has been found of their having a significant scriptorium. The monastery appears to have been demolished in 1044. After the Norman Conquest, a Flemish noble named Roger de Tosny was appointed Provost of the manor of Berkeley by his brother-in-law (or perhaps uncle) Earl William FitzOsbern. His family…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6910, -2.4590
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Berkeley
- Postcode
- GL13 9BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Phone
- +44 1453 810631
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Sunday to Wednesday, 11am - 4pm; last entry at 3pm
- Official site
- jennermuseum.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Berkeley, Gloucestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkeley, Gloucestershire?
- Berkeley, Gloucestershire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9BN), in the parish of Berkeley.
- What is Berkeley, Gloucestershire?
- Berkeley ( BARK-lee) is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway
- How do I get to Berkeley, Gloucestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9BN.
- Is Berkeley, Gloucestershire a protected site?
- Yes — Berkeley, Gloucestershire is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Berkeley, Gloucestershire charge admission?
- Berkeley, Gloucestershire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Berkeley, Gloucestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9BN.