English Heritage sites near Berkeley Parish
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
6 miles from Berkeley Parish
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
7 miles from Berkeley Parish
A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
7 miles from Berkeley Parish
Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
OFFA'S DYKE
8 miles from Berkeley Parish
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
8 miles from Berkeley Parish
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
GOODRICH CASTLE
14 miles from Berkeley Parish
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
Churches in Berkeley Parish
Berkeley: St Mary the Virgin
Pubs in Berkeley Parish
Berkeley Arms Hotel
Canonbury Street, Berkeley, GL13 9BG
(01453) 811177
theberkeleyarms.com/
Boars Head
Traditional pub on the outskirts of Berkeley. Usually has two real ales on draft.
Cosimini's London Bar
Micropub opened in 2020 in the middle of Berkeley. It has a cosy little welcoming bar so come and have a drink and a laugh with friends and family.
George Inn
A good two bar town local. (Closing 15/5/90)
Malt House
22, Marybrook Street, Berkeley, GL13 9BA
(01453) 811101
themalthouse.uk.com/
Mariner's Arms
Built in 1490 as a nunnery, it became a pub during the Reformation. The Mariners Arms was once tied to George's Bristol Brewery later being absorbed into the Courage estate. It closed in 2015 with an uncertain future but an application for...