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Berkeley

Berkeley is a town in South Gloucestershire district, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom of about 2,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 49 forts & heritage, 44 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Berkeley Castle, WWT Slimbridge and Lydney Park.

51.6911° N, 2.4592° WPop. 2,034

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Berkeley Castle, heritage site near Berkeley
Must-see

Berkeley Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

WWT Slimbridge, nature spot near Berkeley
Must-see

WWT Slimbridge

Nature spot · 8 km

Lydney Park, heritage site near Berkeley
Must-see

Lydney Park

Heritage site · 9 km · North Somerset

Places near Berkeley by type

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One day from Berkeley

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

62 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Berkeley
  2. WWT Slimbridgenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Vale of Berkeleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Church of St Jameschurch · 30 min
  5. Thornbury Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lydney Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Berkeley
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Berkeley?

Berkeley Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), WWT Slimbridge (nature spot, about 8 km), Lydney Park (heritage site, about 9 km), Vale of Berkeley (viewpoint, about 9 km), Church of St James (church, about 11 km), Thornbury Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Berkeley?

156 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Berkeley?

Berkeley Castle, about 1 km by road; Lydney Park (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Berkeley?

Church of St James, about 11 km by road; St Helen's Church (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Berkeley?

Start in Berkeley, visit WWT Slimbridge, then Vale of Berkeley, then Church of St James, then Thornbury Castle, then Lydney Park, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.