Medieval Castle Gardens

The gardens and grounds of medieval castles are always something I enjoy walking amongst. Centuries of love, care and attention have, after all, been invested by many people in a single medieval garden; countless hours spent tending flower beds, herb patches and planting trees.

Whatever the reason, if you have never visited a medieval castle garden .... you should!

The gardens and grounds of Berkeley Castle are delightful. Nothing pretentious or ostentatious, just a big, beautiful green space broken up by dashes of colour from flowers here and there.

According to history, Queen Elizabeth I was a regular visitor to Berkeley Castle and enjoyed many hours walking the gardens and grounds.

There certainly is a great sense of history as you walk on the grass, looking up at the massive stone walls of the castle.

Medieval Castle Architecture - Berkeley Castle

Having focused our last post on the reputed haunting of Berkeley Castle by the ghost of King Edward II, this next post takes a different tack and features the fine architecture that greets your eye as you approach the castle.

The castle walls are suprisingly intact and look strong and menacing. It's hard to imagine how anyone would have dared to think of attacking it successfully.

When you first approach the castle, it does not seem that big but when you venture down into the gardens and grounds, the castle walls seem to go on and on.

It is a stunning piece of architecture and design, quite unique in shape and with a courtyard reminiscent of Alnwick Castle.

You can read more about castle architecture on our dedicated web page.