Berkeley Castle is set to reopen on Monday, May 17.

The Castle will be welcoming visitors ever Sunday to Wednesday until the end of October.

“We are really looking forward to showing you a warm and safe welcome to the Castle,” said a spokesperson for Berkeley Castle Estate.

“The Castle has witnessed some fascinating and unusual times during its 850 year history as the Berkeley family home.

“Today this history, together with its unique atmosphere, remarkable buildings and beautiful gardens, makes it a truly multi-generational attraction."

Berkeley Castle has been lived in by the same family for over 850 years, longer than any other fortress in England.

The Castle’s Keep was finished in the late 12th Century by the first of the Berkeleys, Robert Fitzharding, a wealthy provost of Bristol who was awarded the Castle by Henry II, the then Duke of Anjou.

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is believed to have been written for a Berkeley family wedding and the murder of King Edward II notoriously took place here in 1327.

“We have an exciting schedule of events throughout the season, including a brand-new exhibition all about the fascinating Women of Berkeley Castle, a half term of sword fighting and archery, and our very popular Joust will be back in August.”

Covid safety, such as masks and social distancing, will be in place .