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Berkeley

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Berkeley

Berkeley works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hill, 35km from Roman Baths, Bath.

Berkeley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,034, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Berkeley sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Berkeley to your route.

About Berkeley

Berkeley ( BARK-lee) is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District in Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Vale of Berkeley between the east bank of the River Severn and the M5 motorway. The town is noted for Berkeley Castle, where the imprisoned King Edward II is believed to have been murdered, as well

Read more as the birthplace of the physician Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine, the world's first vaccine.

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Where is Berkeley located?

Berkeley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6911 latitude, -2.4592 longitude.

What is the population of Berkeley?

Berkeley has a population of approximately 2,034 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,034
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6911, -2.4592

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Berkeley

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Devil's Pulpit

A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Symonds Yat Rock

A famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

A film-set medieval village of honey cottages with no visible modern intrusions, often called England's prettiest village.

27 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.

28 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

29 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Baths, Bath

Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Berkeley

  • Right hereDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 21 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 29 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 50 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
  • 56 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
  • 71 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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