May 2023
Civil War Weekend at The Bishop’s Palace
Civil War Weekend with the Wardour Garrison Join the Wardour Garrison at The Bishop’s Palace this May half-term. Come and see what the cooks are cooking, what games the soldiers are playing and many other crafts going on around the encampment. With over 800 years of history and 14 acres of RHS Partnered gardens to explore, a fantastic day out awaits! The Civil War Weekend is included with any standard admission ticket. Pay once and visit all year: All full…
Find out more »May Half-Term at The Bishop’s Palace
There are plenty of events to keep families busy at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens this May Half-Term. Spring Scavenger Hunt (27th May – 4th June, 9.30am-5.30pm) - Experience the magic of Spring as you explore the beautiful Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. Keep your eyes peeled for the first signs of the spring sprouting across the 14-acres of RHS Partner gardens. Family Storytelling (30th May, 11am & 12.30pm) - Join master storyteller Beth Webb this May half-term, as she captivates…
Find out more »EcoWild Holiday Adventure Club
A fun-filled holiday club in the woods for 5–11-year-olds. Expect games, nature art and crafts, hot chocolate, cooking tasty snacks and making new friends in the roundhouse! 10am to 3pm. £35 per child per day / £25 per sibling per day.
Find out more »June 2023
Royal Bath and West Show
Join us for the Royal Bath & West Show - A Great British day out for all of the family to enjoy! See full line up here https://www.bathandwest.com/royal-bath-and-west-show/whats-on More information to come.
Find out more »Picnic in the Park at the River Dart Country Park
Picnic at the Park, summer’s biggest family picnic is back for 2023! Celebrating 10 years of our popular annual event. Expect another fantastic line-up boasting an array of unmissable family activities and displays at River Dart Country Park! Get ready for a day of music, dancing, displays, a fun dog show, and much more!
Find out more »Dinosaur Day
This Fathers’ Day, we are bringing dinosaurs back from extinction! Come along to Berkeley Castle and meet Raptor and Rexy as they roaringly entertain from the safety of their arena. A fantastic day out for the whole family! The Berkeley family welcome you to Berkeley Castle. Their ancient fortress home where they have lived since their ancestor, Robert Fitzharding, completed the Keep in the late 12th Century. The history played out within Berkeley Castle’s walls make it one of…
Find out more »July 2023
EcoWild Summer Holiday Adventure Club
A fun-filled holiday club in the woods for 5–11-year-olds. Expect games, nature art and crafts, hot chocolate, cooking tasty snacks and making new friends in the roundhouse! 10am to 3pm. £35 per child per day / £25 per sibling per day / £150 full week.
Find out more »Tudor Day at Berkeley Castle
Henry VIII has a big problem: he needs to find himself a new Wife! Will any of the contenders live up to his high expectations? He is getting a little tired of conventional methods and, on the advice of his right-hand man Thomas Cromwell, he is prepared to try something new! Despite what you might think, The Tudor Court wasn’t all politics and executions (well for some it might have been!) they also knew how to have some fun, so…
Find out more »August 2023
Children’s Theatre at Berkeley Castle
After the huge success of our Children’s Theatre Day in 2022, The Wild Geese Theatre are back! This year, with Loki: Lord of Mischief & Sir Gawain of the Round Table. Fantastic interactive theatre for the whole family.
Find out more »Warrior Day at Berkeley Castle
Our much-loved warriors from Dressed to Kill descend once again upon the Castle to impart their expert sword fighting skills. Learn how knights were trained in the 15th century and watch breath-taking sword fighting shows. See up-close the display of incredible, authentic steel armour masterfully crafted by Dressed to Kill themselves.
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