Loading...
Loading

Berwick-upon-Tweed Attractions

Since 1482 the most northerly town in England has been Berwick-upon-Tweed (pop. 14,000), an old border town which over a period of 300 years changed its allegiance 13 times. For a while it was Scotland's principal seaport. The town is characterized by three large bridges which span the River Tweed. The Berwick or Old Bridge, with 15 arches, dates from 1634, while the Royal Border Bridge (a railroad bridge) was built in 1847-50 to plans by Robert Stephenson.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a notable destination for its own landmark buildings and bridges as well as a base for visiting nearby historical sites. Berwick-upon-Tweed holds a market every Saturday and Wednesday.
Elizabethan Ramparts
The main tourist feature of the Berwick-upon-Tweed is the Elizabethan ramparts, which still enclose the town on the north and east. In their day a model of their kind throughout Europe, they were built by Sir Richard Lee on the orders of Elizabeth I in 1558-60. With their five bastions - King's Mount, Windmill Mount, Brass Bastion, Cumberland Bastion, Meg's Mount - they are unique in Britain.
Read More Paxton House
Paxton House, the center of a well known love story, is a Palladian-style manor which displays an art gallery and Chippendale furniture.
Barracks, Museum and Art Gallery
The little Town Hall (1761) in Marygate today houses the town museum. The parish church of Holy Trinity, designed in 1652 by the London architect John Young of Blackfriars, has elaborate Venetian windows. The buildings of the "Barracks" were constructed in 1717-21 for 600 men and 36 officers and thereby have the distinction of being the oldest garrison in England. Today they house three museums: a regimental museum, the English Heritage military museum and an art gallery which is attached to the Burrell Collection in Glasgow.
Address
Barracks, Museum and Art Gallery
The Parade
Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DQ
England
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult 2.60
Concession or reduced rate 2.00
Child 1.30
All values are in local currency
Tips
Under 5 free. 11 or more - 15% discount.
Facilities
Gift shop
Berwick-upon-Tweed Main Guard
Restored Georgian guard-house comprising two rooms providing accommodation for officers and soldiers, and a cell or 'black hole'. Exhibits include the Story of the Border Garrison Town and other aspects of local history.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:00Closed13:0013:0013:0013:00
Close17:0017:00 17:0017:0017:0017:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Etal - Etal Castle, England
(Near Berwick-upon-Tweed)
The small town of Etal near Berwick is home to a compact 14th century border castle which stands at the end of the village street. It has a well preserved keep, two corner towers and a gatehouse.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Family 7.50
Adult 3.00
Concession or reduced rate 2.30
Child 1.50
Child 5 & underFREE
Group discountsFREE
All values are in local currency
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum
King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum features displays of uniforms, paintings, photos and documents detailing the tradition of this regiment.
Address
King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum
The Barracks
Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DG
England
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult 3.50
Concession or reduced rate 2.80
Child 15 & under 1.80
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in local currency
Facilities
Gift shop
Norham Castle
Norham Castle is a border castle on the River Tweed, built c 1160.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Adult 2.00
Concession or reduced rate 1.50
Child 1.00
Group discountsFREE
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in local currency
Tips
Dogs allowed.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit
BitRail: Berwick-upon-Tweed
Riding the Bounds of Berwick-upon-Tweed
This annual festival takes place in late April.
Spittal
The coastal scenery around Berwick is very fine, with rocks and cliffs, only occasionally interrupted by small bays and harbors. The nearest bathing beach to the town is in the little seaside resort of Spittal, to the south.
Suggest Correction  Suggest an Attraction
©Copyright 1995-2012 PlanetWare Inc. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.