Berkeley Castle and the Butterfly House

Canonbury Street
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
GL13 9BQ
United Kingdom

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Berkeley Castle is the oldest Castle in Britain to be lived in by the same family for nearly 900 years. The Castle, once a Norman Fortress, is now a comfortable family home. Visit the Norman Keep which contains the dungeon and King Edward II’s Cell, where he was murdered; through mediaeval kitchens, and the Great Hall, into the softer and more elegant State Apartments. See magnificent collections of furniture, rare paintings by English and Dutch masters, and tapestries, as well as some of the world famous Berkeley silver on display in the Castle.
The Castle is open to visitors on selected days from Sunday 3rd April to Sunday 30th October 2011 and licensed to hold Civil Wedding Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships, as well as receptions and functions.
The Tropical Butterfly House is located within the old walled kitchen garden, tropical species fly freely in this tranquil oasis. Some species are bred here. Experience the entire life cycle of these beautiful creatures making their transition from chrysalis to butterfly. The Butterfly House is open from Easter to September. There is also a picnic area in the adjacent rose garden.

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