Berkeley Castle

Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BQ

Tel: 01453 810 332
Fax: 01453 512 995

Email: info@berkeley-castle.com

Welcome to Berkeley Castle!

Berkeley Castle is one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and possibly the most outstanding example of Mediaeval domestic architecture in the country.  Other Castles were “modernised” by successive generations, but Berkeley quietly survived as it is: a Norman fortress, evolving over the years into a secure, comfortable home with the same family, the Berkeleys, living in it since it was built it in 1153.

The Castle is surrounded by Elizabethan terraced gardens, which are themselves encircled by the Meadows – some 23 acres of flat fields with direct access from the road and a similar area which can be used for car parking.

Berkeley Castle is a flexible venue providing prestigious and secure surroundings for corporate events and catering. It provides the perfect backdrop to product launches where luxury, tradition and character are the watchwords – and with its quirky towers and corners, it adds a taste of the unusual and unexpected. It is a quality venue for entertainment of many kinds, and in combination with the 6,000-acre Berkeley Estate can offer a wide variety of backdrops for your event.

Corporate Hire
The Castle itself can be available for exclusive use; a number of areas are available for corporate hire, including the impressive mediaeval Great Hall:

Great Hall
Mediaeval 13th Century, with painted armoury screen and dais, minstrels gallery, family portraits.
Approximate Dimensions: 52' long, including 14' dais with three steps; 32' wide; 33' high. Seats 150 theatre-style, or stand-up buffet, & 128 for a sit down meal.

The Armoury
Off the Great Hall - can be laid out for coffee/tea or display.
Approximate Dimensions: 14' x 34' (runs along back of Great Hall).

Long Drawing Room
Elegant Georgian mirrors, family portraits, minstrels gallery.
Approximate Dimensions: 42' x 23'.

Morning Room
Mediaeval room, converted from the old chapel.
Can be available by special arrangement for a limited number of times a year (to protect ancient furniture and fittings, which may have to be moved.)
Approximate Dimensions: 36' x 24'.
 
 
Terraced gardens

• Elizabethan terraces, including Elizabeth I’s bowling green
• Great Lawn – ideal for linked marquees, summer entertaining, and larger trade events
• Upper Gun terrace – takes marquee to hold display, or 150 for reception drinks
• Guests have freedom of the gardens

Parking
Free parking on hard standing for up to 150 cars.

Basic hire package

The castle has a basic hire package, which includes:

• Exclusive use of the Castle and gardens for the purposes of your reception.
• The Great Hall. A fire can be lit in the Great Hall during the winter season, depending on seating and other arrangements.
• Reception. The Long Drawing Room is set for a reception of up to 150 (for theatre capacity in the Great Hall only) or in good weather drinks can be served from the top terrace overlooking the meadows.
• The Castle floodlit.
• Personnel for security and cloakroom duties.
• Free parking for all your guests.
• Guides on site for 1 hour to provide tours for your guests. Longer periods can be arranged at a further charge.

Depending on the nature of your event, special arrangements may be made to suit the occasion, but there are some restrictions due to the nature of the building. You will need to speak to one of our staff, and if possible arrange to view the Castle, to see if the function or event you have in mind is suitable. 

The Castle is licensed for alcohol.
 
For further details please email, or phone David on 01453 810 332 to request a pack or an appointment to view the facilities.

www.berkeley-castle.com

 
We also work closely with the Edward Jenner Museum adjacent to the 
Castle and can share facilities with them if necessary. 
 
Please ask for more details.