With the summer holidays just around the corner, now is a
great time to see what’s on in your local area. Planning can be crucial in
order to make the best of your time off with your children, so be rest assured
that Berkeley Castle has it all in hand.
We are always mindful that a family day out can be very
costly. Our family ticket is only £30
for 2 adults and 2 children and if you gift aid your admission fee (at no extra
cost) you can return free of charge for up to 12 months. All of the following activities are included
in your admission fee. Read on for
details of our ‘Grandparents Come Free’ offer too!
Throughout the holidays, we will have regular activities to
entertain children as young as toddlers, up to teenagers (and let’s not forget
the parents and grandparents!).
On Mondays, our wonderful story-teller, Cassandra, will be poised
and ready in the Great Hall to captivate your youngsters with her wonderful
tales*. For all those Grandparents who would like to spend some quality time
with their grandchildren, on Mondays they get free entry into the Castle with
each paying grandchild. They will also receive a complimentary hot drink with
an ice-cream or soft drink purchase at our Yurt Tearooms*.
Tuesdays will see Monty the Jester at the Castle, wowing the
children with his remarkable circus skills. From juggling, to spinning plates,
he is sure to delight the crowd. He’ll
entertain you with magic tricks as well!
If you visit Berkeley Castle on a Wednesday, James will be
down on the Lower Lawn with his ‘have-a-go’ Archery. See if you have the skills
to be a top bowman, all family members can have a go: will you discover hidden
talents and impress your children with your accuracy?
And for those people who can’t make it during the week, we
will also have regular Sunday events. From sword fighting to medieval falconry
there will be something for everyone. Come and meet King Henry VIII with his
Queen Ann Boleyn and their courtiers, or join us for our Family Fun Day where you
can enjoy a bouncy castle, giant garden games and a penalty shoot-out.
The summer will end on a high with our August Bank Holiday
extravaganza. Queen
Elizabeth 1st shooting party arrives at Berkeley Castle and you can experience
living history displays, archery, musket and crossbow shooting.
When you
visit make sure you allow time to call into our Tropical Butterfly House, enjoy
our outdoor games, discover the woodland play area with a very special rope
swing and willow tunnels, and take part in our Jester Dragon Hunt – there’s a
treat waiting for you at the end! Call
into the dressing-up area and immerse yourself in the Castle experience – we
have dragon outfits and costumes galore waiting for you…
Last, but
definitely not least, drop into the Yurt Tearoom and relax with a delicious
treat, local ice-creams, home-made cakes
and savouries will await you!
*except Monday 28th August
