YHA St Briavels Castle

YHA St Briavels Castle Whether travelling independently, with a family or friends, or with a larger social group, St Briavels Castle is a venue with a real “WOW” factor.
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Whether travelling independently, with a family or friends, or with a larger social group, St Briavels Castle is a venue with a real “WOW” factor that will amaze and inspire young and old alike. The Castle is over 800 years old, with bags of character and remarkably well-preserved features throughout, and a basic charm that promotes social interaction and historical interest in equal measure. You

enter this remarkable and unique YHA site through a triple portcullis gatehouse into a secluded courtyard and walled garden, and then enter through the grand wooden period door into the West Tower to a warm welcome fit for a King or Queen. Take a walk through time within this former hunting lodge of King John from the 13th century, spend a peaceful moment in his Chapel, rest your feet in his bed-chamber, and wonder who spent time in the debtors prison and met their grizzly end on the Castle gallows. The Castle is a Grade 1 listed ancient monument, a rich piece of our heritage and an inspiring location at amazingly affordable prices. The perfect background for weddings, private parties, family holidays, activity breaks, as well as school visits (where students really do “learn outside the classroom” as they are transported back in time to Medieval world of King John and the Magna Carta). Access to the hostel is limited during the day. The castle has two huge traditional gates that are locked at 11.30pm.

28/11/2025
01/10/2025

We held our open day on Sunday. We had a lot of people who came to the castle for the first time which was great. We would like to thank the Forest of Dean Mummers for 2 fantastic performances, very entertaining. We are hoping to have another open day probably at the end of November/start of December. Date TBA. We hope to hold ghost tours this time.....see you then.

28/09/2025

Open day at St Briavels Castle today between 1 and 5. Entrance to the castle and castle tours are free. Please come along and see a great piece of our history.

So, does anybody know what this was used for...and what inside it made it turn.....and in what room of the castle it's i...
28/08/2025

So, does anybody know what this was used for...and what inside it made it turn.....and in what room of the castle it's in. Come to the Castle on the 28th for our open day and see where this is. Start time is between 1pm and 5pm. No charge.

We are happy to announce the Forest of Dean Mummers will be performing at the Castle on our open day. Performance times ...
15/08/2025

We are happy to announce the Forest of Dean Mummers will be performing at the Castle on our open day. Performance times will be 1.30 and 3.30. No charge for entry and tours around the castle.

15/07/2025

Much Ado About Nothing returns! 😎

Next weekend (19th & 20th July) the party returns for one special weekend of performances at YHA St Briavels Castle.

Beautiful weather, watching the sun go down behind the show, all set in the beautiful grounds of the castle.

These performances always feel like a special way to end our summer production and we would like you to join us!

To book your ticket simply click the link below 👇

www.sevenoaksshakespeare.co.uk/much-ado-about-nothing

08/07/2025

Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare. Great weather forecast for the 19th and 20th July shows. Bring a picnic, sit in the grounds of an 800 year old castle and watch Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society perform this great play. Look forward to seeing you.

Shakespeare is coming back to the Castle again this year and it is Much ado about nothing. Thanks to the Sevenoaks Shake...
22/04/2025

Shakespeare is coming back to the Castle again this year and it is Much ado about nothing. Thanks to the Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society. To book tickets use the QR code, contact Sevenoaks on their website or visit the Castle. Evening performance 19th July, Matinee on 20th July.

Tables decorated for the banquet for the locals from St. Briavels. A great night was had by all. Watch out for 2025 date...
06/12/2024

Tables decorated for the banquet for the locals from St. Briavels. A great night was had by all. Watch out for 2025 dates...

Exclusive hire at the Castle enjoying an early Christmas dinner.
01/12/2024

Exclusive hire at the Castle enjoying an early Christmas dinner.

Lovely to have the Urban Crofters stay at the Castle for an exclusive hire weekend.
17/11/2024

Lovely to have the Urban Crofters stay at the Castle for an exclusive hire weekend.

The nights are drawing in, but the welcome at St Briavels Castle is always warm
13/08/2023

The nights are drawing in, but the welcome at St Briavels Castle is always warm

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