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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South West England

Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle

In or near Sharpness.

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Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle β€” a Grade I-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Keeping the footings drier - geograph.org.uk - 6626935

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Lydney Β· 5.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Official information

The Temple of Vaccinia, located within the Jenner Museum garden, was established by Edward Jenner in the late 1790s as a vaccination center. It reflects the Picturesque Movement and serves as a serene spot for contemplation, offering views of the Cotswold countryside.

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

The Gatehouse to West at Berkeley Castle is a Grade I listed structure located in the West Midlands. It serves as the entrance to the historic Berkeley Castle, notable for its architectural significance and historical context.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6888, -2.4578
County
Gloucestershire
District
Stroud
Parish
Berkeley
Postcode
GL13 9BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Stroud
Nearest railway station
Lydney β€” 5.8 km
Official site
jennermuseum.com

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Berkeley, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Square Norman font on four columns with scalloped edge 1 - geograph.org.uk - 8127965πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· 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 β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midl

FreeπŸ•β†— jennermuseum.com
Berkeley, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Square Norman font on four columns with scalloped edge 1 - geograph.org.uk - 8127965πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· 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 β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, Uni

FreeπŸ•β†— jennermuseum.com
Berkeley, St. Mary the Virgin Church, Western aspect - geograph.org.uk - 8127952πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· 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 β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— jennermuseum.com
WW1 war memorial inside St Mary's Church, Berkeley - geograph.org.uk - 8124805πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South West England

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Berkeley

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Berkeley β€” a Grade I-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeGrade I↗ jennermuseum.com
Berkeley, St. Mary the Virgin Church, North porch corbel - geograph.org.uk - 8127956πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Cole Monument,About 15M West Of North Porch Door In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin

Cole Monument,About 15M West Of North Porch Door In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— jennermuseum.com
Berkeley, St. Mary the Virgin Church, North porch corbel - geograph.org.uk - 8127956πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Unidentified Monument,About 4M West-North-West Of North-West Pier Of Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin

Unidentified Monument,About 4M West-North-West Of North-West Pier Of Porch In Churchyard Of Church Of St Mary The Virgin β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kin

FreeπŸ•β†— jennermuseum.com

Where to eat & stay near Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle

Places to stay

The Old White Hart, Berkeley - geograph.org.uk - 5643141πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Berkeley Arms

Berkeley Arms β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

β†— camra.org.uk
Trees and farmland in Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 8220003πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Hogdown

Hogdown β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Trees and farmland in Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 8220003πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Hogsdown Farm

Hogsdown Farm β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ hogsdownfarm.co.uk
Moorend Lane at Moorend - geograph.org.uk - 7862563πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Moorend Farm CL caravan site

Moorend Farm CL caravan site β€” a caravan park in england west midlands.

Free↗ moorendfarmcl.co.uk
Tortworth Court Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 7232076πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Tortworth Court Hotel

Tortworth Court Hotel β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

Stroud District , Gloucester ^ Sharpness Canal - geograph.org.uk - 5295795πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Tudor Caravan Park

Tudor Caravan Park β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ tudorcaravanpark.com

Places to eat & drink

A handshake and a drink^ - geograph.org.uk - 6597321πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Salutation Inn

The Salutation Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Purton Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3661926πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Berkeley Arms, Purton

Berkeley Arms, Purton in England South East, United Kingdom.

Former County school, Lydney - geograph.org.uk - 7705984πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Greyhound

The Greyhound in Wales South, United Kingdom.

The Old Spot, Dursley - geograph.org.uk - 3056745πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Old Spot Inn

Old Spot Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

NW along Chapel Hill, Aylburton, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7634515πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Cross Inn

Cross Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.

Bristol Road, Cambridge - geograph.org.uk - 5993175πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The White Lion

The White Lion in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle?
Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9BQ), in the parish of Berkeley.
What is Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle?
Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle β€” a Grade I-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle?
The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9BQ.
Is Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle a listed building?
Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Does Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle charge admission?
Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Gatehouse To West At Berkeley Castle?
The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9BQ.