Follies · South West England
Berkeley Kennels
In or near Sharpness.
Berkeley Kennels — Folly or eyecatcher.
Linda Bailey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Berkeley Kennels is a folly in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Postcode area GL13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkeley Kennels is a folly located in the West Midlands, within Gloucestershire's parish of Ham and Stone. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-listed Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6859, -2.4611
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Ham and Stone
- Postcode
- GL13 9QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: w559142420 (ODbL)
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Ralph Pearce And 2 Unidentified Monuments,About 5M South-West Of South-West Corner Of Nave In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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John King And 2 Unidentified Monuments,About 0.5M East Of William Pearce Monument In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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Group Of 5 Monuments,About 7M From South Side Of West End In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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Berkeley Castle
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Cole Monument,About 15M West Of North Porch Door In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Berkeley
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Pick Monument,About 4.5M North Of Tainton Monument In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Road Bridge Over Berkeley Pill
Road Bridge Over Berkeley Pill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Salutation Inn
The Salutation Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle
Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle — a Grade I-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ralph Pearce And 2 Unidentified Monuments,About 5M South-West Of South-West Corner Of Nave In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Ralph Pearce And 2 Unidentified Monuments,About 5M South-West Of South-West Corner Of Nave In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midl
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
John King And 2 Unidentified Monuments,About 0.5M East Of William Pearce Monument In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
John King And 2 Unidentified Monuments,About 0.5M East Of William Pearce Monument In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, Uni
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Group Of 5 Monuments,About 7M From South Side Of West End In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Group Of 5 Monuments,About 7M From South Side Of West End In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Berkeley Arms
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Tudor Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Salutation Inn
The Salutation Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Berkeley Arms, Purton
Berkeley Arms, Purton in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The White Lion
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkeley Kennels?
- Berkeley Kennels is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9QL), in the parish of Ham and Stone.
- What is Berkeley Kennels?
- Berkeley Kennels — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Berkeley Kennels?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9QL.
- Is Berkeley Kennels a protected site?
- Yes — Berkeley Kennels is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Berkeley Kennels free to visit?
- Yes, Berkeley Kennels is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkeley Kennels?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9QL.