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Berkeley Castle

Since 1153, Berkeley Castle has been the fortress home of the Berkeley family, who offer a warm welcome to visitors.
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

Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
Tel: 01453 810332

www.berkeley-castle.com
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Cattle Country

Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley GL13 9EW
Tel: 01453 810510

Edward Jenner Museum

Edward Jenner is known as the man who changed the world – he was the inventor of the smallpox vaccination and the founder of immunology. He was also a country doctor, naturalist, geologist, pioneer of ballooning and medical scientist. Find out all about his life and work at the museum established in his beautiful Queen Anne home.
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

www.jennermuseum.com
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Thornbury & District Museum

The museum was started in 1986 to house a collection of artefacts bequeathed to The Thornbury Society, and rapidly expanded. It is managed by the Thornbury & District Heritage Trust, a registered charity as well as a Trust company, and is supported by South Gloucestershire Council and Thornbury Town Council. It is an independent museum and financed by grants and donations.
Come to visit our exhibition rooms, chat to our volunteers, visit our shop, enjoy your local museum.

The museum is next to the Armstrong Hall, and opening times are Tuesday to Friday 1-4pm, and Saturday 10-4pm. We have a small shop with books, leaflets, pamphlets, postcards, all of local interest.

Postal address: Thornbury Museum, The Town Hall, 35 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR
Tel: 01454 857774

www.thornburymuseum.org.uk
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Thornbury Arts Festival

For more information, see our Thornbury Arts Festival page, or visit the festival website, below.

www.thornburyartsfestival.com

Thornbury Castle Hotel

If an Englishman’s home is his castle, then Thornbury Castle is yours to enjoy.
Whether you join friends for a lunch, relax and indulge with a cream tea or have a key family event to celebrate, the castle's magnificent surroundings and excellent service make it a memorable experience.
All our dishes use the finest and freshest ingredients, sourced from local markets and suppliers wherever possible. We grow our own herbs and vegetables on the estate.
Thornbury Castle Hotel is part of the von Essen private collection of hotels.

Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HH
Tel: 01454 281182

www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_c...
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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Slimbridge is the headquarters of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. With its award-winning visitor centre overlooking nationally and internationally protected wetlands, this world famous site is an important wintering area for migrating waterbirds such as Bewick's Swans.

www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge/

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