Berkeley Castle is perfect for a family day out. The Castle, Gardens and Butterfly House (May - Sept) are open from Easter to October.
In addition the Castle promotes a programme of special events throughout the year and is a unique and distinguished venue to hire for special occasions.
Check our website for opening times, prices and events.

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

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

Edward Jenner is known as the man who changed the world – inventor of the smallpox vaccination and founder of immunology. He was also a country doctor, naturalist, geologist, ballooning pioneer and medical scientist. Find out about his life and work at the museum established in his beautiful Queen Anne home. There is a seasonal events programme, see website for more details.
Open 1 April-30 September, Tues–Sat and BH Mondays 12.30-5.30pm, Sunday 1-5.30pm. Mondays in June, July and August 12.30-5.30pm. October: Sundays only 1-5.30pm, October half-term 26-30th: 12.30-5.30pm. Click below for more details.

The Chantry, Church Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BN
Tel: 01453 810631

Set in 60 acres of South Gloucestershire countryside Old Down Country Park is a fun day out for all the family. There is plenty to see and do at the park including taking a stroll around the farm and meeting the resident animals.
In addition the park boasts a Victorian Walled Garden, woodland walk, adventure playground, rockery and fishing lake.
Refreshments are available from the café year round with seasonal snacks and cakes prepared fresh every day. Next door to the café sits the farm shop stocked with a selection of locally sourced produce, toys and gifts.
Old Down Manor sits in the grounds of the country park and from summer 2010 will be available for private hire and weddings.

Foxholes Lane, Tockington, BS32 4PG
Tel: 0845 6830730

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

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

If an Englishman’s home is his castle, then Thornbury Castle is yours to enjoy.
Whether you join friends for lunch, indulge with a cream tea or celebrate a key family event, 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 provides a unique venue for business meetings - a private, undisturbed retreat. All conference rooms have free wireless broadband.
Thornbury Castle Hotel is part of the von Essen private collection of hotels.

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

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.