Enjoy a day out of medieval fun for the family at Berkeley Castle's "The Joust!"

Brand new to 2024, taking place on 24th - 25th August 2025, the Knights of Nottingham are arriving in Berkeley Castle this Bank Holiday for the ultimate jousting event!

This Bank Holiday, enjoy non-stop sword swinging, storming horses and gut-punching thrills… anything can happen and often does in an exciting day out of medieval mayhem.

What does my Joust ticket include?

• Cheer on the heroic white knight, boo the malicious black knight and laugh along with the jolly Sir Frederick as the knights clash in a thrilling tournament for the ages!
• Full access to the Castle & Gardens
• Book your preferred time slot then stay all day until 5pm! Watch both Jousts at 12:30pm and 2:30pm

So if you're looking for things to do this Bank Holiday in August, then head on a family day out to Berkeley Castle at The Lower Lawn for a day of jovial jousting joy!

Explore beautiful Berkeley Castle

Not only does your ticket grant you access to the exciting Jousting events, but it allows a full day of exploring! Discover the remains of the castle’s double-drawbridge, invented in medieval times to keep the enemy away and help protect the castle gates.

Enter the magical and mesmerising gardens of this stunning, enchanted fortress, admiring the flourishing flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees. 

If after all that exploring, you’ve built up an appetite, head to the brand new Kitchen Garden restaurant, serving scrumptious lunches, afternoon teas and treats to delight! Tuck into seasonal treats and locally sourced foods that’ll tickle your taste buds. 

You can even take a stroll to the luxurious lily pond that was originally built as a swimming pool for the 8th Earl of Berkeley.

Don't miss out on this thrilling yet informative day out, get tickets now and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS!