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Things to see in Berkeley (United Kingdom): 21 places and when to go
Berkeley is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), History (6), Wildlife (6). The best known are Berkeley Castle, St James' Church, Charfield and Tyndale Monument. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.6929, -2.4419
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · History (6) · Wildlife (6) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 39 km as the crow flies
What to see in Berkeley
The places in and around Berkeley, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Berkeley CastleCastle in the town of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, UK1.1 km
- St James' Church, CharfieldChurch in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, England, UK8.7 km
- Tyndale MonumentMonument in North Nibley, Gloucestershire, England, UK6.1 km
- Uley Long BarrowBarrow in England9.4 km
- All Saints Church, SelsleyHistoric church in King's Stanley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK14 km
- Nympsfield Long BarrowLong barrow in Frocester, Gloucestershire, England, UK10 km
- Coaley PeakPicnic site and viewpoint in Gloucestershire, England10 km
- Dean Heritage CentreIndustrial heritage centre and museum in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom12 km
- Nibley KnollGeological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire6.2 km
- Purton HulksNumber of abandoned boats and ships, deliberately beached on the banks of the River Severn, to reinforce the river banks4.9 km
- Woodchester Park SSSINational Trust UK nature reserve12 km
- Wotton HillHill in Gloucestershire, England8.0 km
- Blackquarries Hill long barrowArchaeological site in Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, England, UK10 km
- Cattle Country Farm ParkWith kids5 m
- Cotswold Way (Selsley Common route)Hiking13 km
- Cotswold Way (Stinchcombe Hill by pass)Hiking5.2 km
- Dean Forest Railway MuseumMuseum in South West England, United Kingdom8.2 km
- Full Moon WoodProtected area9.3 km
- Lower Woods Nature ReserveProtected area13 km
- Old London Road Nature ReserveProtected area7.9 km
- Slimbridge Nature ReserveProtected area6.5 km
When to go to Berkeley
The best time to visit Berkeley is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:24
- JulBest time15:59
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:32
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Berkeley
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gloucester51 places22 km
- Monmouth60 places23 km
- Caerwent39 places24 km
- Bristol188 places29 km
- Bath, Somerset92 places35 km
- Eastnor38 places38 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Berkeley?
The best known: Berkeley Castle, St James' Church, Charfield, Tyndale Monument, Uley Long Barrow, All Saints Church, Selsley. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Berkeley?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Berkeley?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 39 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Berkeley as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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