Berwick-upon-Tweed Travel Guide

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Situated in the northeastern corner of England, Berwick-upon-Tweed is a charming town that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. With its strategic location on the border between England and Scotland, this town has a fascinating past and a rich heritage that can be explored through its numerous historical sites and landmarks.

One of the main attractions in Berwick-upon-Tweed is its well-preserved Elizabethan town walls. These walls, built in the 16th century to defend the town from Scottish attacks, provide visitors with a scenic walkway that offers panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside. Walking along the walls, you can also discover various bastions, gates, and cannons, which serve as a reminder of the town's turbulent history.

For history enthusiasts, the Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Museum is a must-visit. Housed in a former military complex, the museum showcases the town's military history and the life of soldiers stationed here. Explore the exhibitions that depict the daily life of soldiers, their weaponry, and the conflicts they were involved in. The museum also offers guided tours, giving visitors a deeper insight into the town's military past.

In addition to its historical sites, Berwick-upon-Tweed is blessed with stunning natural landscapes. The town is nestled between the North Sea and the River Tweed, offering picturesque coastal walks and breathtaking views. Take a leisurely stroll along the sandy beaches, breathe in the fresh sea air, and enjoy the tranquility that this coastal gem has to offer.

For art enthusiasts, Berwick-upon-Tweed is home to the Maltings Theatre and Cinema, a vibrant cultural hub that hosts a wide range of performances, from theater productions to film screenings. The town also hosts an annual arts festival, attracting artists and performers from all over the world.

Alternative names: Population: 13.3 thous. (2019)Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°46'7"N, 2°0'18"W

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Berwick-upon-Tweed Attractions - What to See and Explore

Berwick-upon-Tweed offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Shielfield Park, Berwick Barracks, Norham Castle, Berwick town walls. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Arenas and stadiums • Sport • Sport venue
Shielfield Park
Shielfield Park is a football stadium that is home to Berwick Rangers and Berwick Bandits speedway team. Although Berwick Rangers is a Scottish Lowland Football League club, Shielfield Park is situated in the English county of Northumberland.
Museum • Historical place • History museum
Berwick Barracks
Berwick Barracks, sometimes known as Ravensdowne Barracks, is a former military installation of the British Army in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England.
Forts and castles • Romanesque architecture
Norham Castle
Norham Castle is a castle in Northumberland, England, overlooking the River Tweed, on the border between England and Scotland. It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

City wall
Berwick town walls
Berwick's town walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed in England.
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Berwick-on-Tweed is a Church of England parish church in the centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. It is a rare example of a church built in the Commonwealth era.
Ruined castle overlooking the North Sea
Berwick Castle
Berwick Castle is a ruined castle in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England.
City hall
Berwick Town Hall
Berwick Town Hall is a municipal facility in Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council, is a Grade I listed building.
Museum • Specialty museum • Art museum
Lady Waterford Hall
Lady Waterford Hall is the former village school of the estate village of Ford, Northumberland. It is now used as the village hall and is a Grade II* listed building.
Bridge
Berwick Bridge
Berwick Bridge, also known as the Old Bridge, spans the River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England. The current structure is a Grade I listed stone bridge built between 1611 and 1624.
Bridge
Royal Tweed Bridge
The Royal Tweed Bridge is a road bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England crossing the River Tweed. It was intended to divert traffic from the 17th century Berwick Bridge, and until the 1980s it formed part of the A1 road, the main route from London to Edinburgh.
Bridge
Royal Border Bridge
The Royal Border Bridge spans the River Tweed between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Tweedmouth in Northumberland, England. It is a Grade I listed railway viaduct built between 1847 and 1850, when it was opened by Queen Victoria.
Bridge
Union Chain Bridge
The Union Chain Bridge or Union Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Tweed four miles upstream of Berwick, straddling the border between England and Scotland.
Museum • Historical place • Architecture
Paxton House
Paxton House is a historic house at Paxton, Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders, a few miles south-west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, overlooking the River Tweed.
Concerts and shows • Theater
The Maltings Theatre & Cinema
The Maltings is a cinema and live arts venue located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK. The venue is run by a charitable trust -The Maltings Trust - which also manages Maltings Visual Arts and its exhibition and residency programme across the Granary and the Gymnasium Galleries, located elsewhere in the town centre.
Church
Shaws Lane Chapel
Shaws Lane Relief Chapel in Berwick upon Tweed was founded in 1756 by a Presbyterian group seceding from the Low Meeting House in Hide Hill. The Congregation were of the Church of Scotland but preferred to choose their own Minister and so they pooled what money they had or could raise in order to fund its construction.
Street
Dewars Lane
Dewar's Lane is an alley of medieval origin in the centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Over the centuries, heavy cart-wheels have cut deep grooves in its setts. Once painted by the artist L. S. Lowry, it fell into an extreme state of dilapidation, overrun with pigeons and seagulls.
Neighbourhood
Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed was a local government district and borough in Northumberland in the north-east of England, on the border with Scotland.

Day trips

Berwick-upon-Tweed – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Berwick-upon-Tweed, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Alnwick Castle (Alnwick), Warkworth Castle (Alnwick), Lindisfarne Castle (Lindisfarne).

27 milesSE
Medieval castle with state rooms
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick
Alnwick Castle, often referred to as the "Windsor of the North," is a magnificent historical fortress nestled in the picturesque town of Alnwick, in the heart of Northumberland, England. This grand castle, which dates back to the Norman period, has been the seat of the...
33 milesSE
Ruined Medieval fortress
Warkworth Castle, Alnwick
Warkworth Castle is a quintessential medieval fortress nestled in the quaint village of Warkworth, in Northumberland, England. This imposing structure, originally built in a motte-and-bailey design, dates back to the late 12th century and is steeped in history and lore.
11 milesSE
16th-century fortress with walled garden
Lindisfarne Castle, Lindisfarne
Perched atop a high rocky crag on the picturesque Holy Island in Northumberland, England, Lindisfarne Castle presents a captivating spectacle for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. This 16th-century castle, with its unique blend of rugged charm and historical...
25 milesSE
14th-century coastal castle ruins
Dunstanburgh Castle, Alnwick
Perched on a rugged coastal headland in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle stands as a formidable fortification and an evocative piece of England's medieval history. The castle, now largely in ruins, was built in the 14th century by Earl Thomas of Lancaster and later...
42 milesW
Horse track, Gambling, Racetrack
Musselburgh Racecourse, Musselburgh
Musselburgh Racecourse, a historic sports venue nestled in the charming town of Musselburgh, Scotland, is a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. With a rich history dating back to 1816, this racecourse is one of the oldest...