Berwick-upon-Tweed is a historic town situated on the north bank of the River Tweed in Northumberland on the Scottish Border, the town changed hands many times before 1482, since then it has remained English. Berwick-upon-Tweed is a popular tourist resort, steeped in history with many things to see and do. There is a holiday park and caravan club site, hotels, self-catering accommodation, B&B’s, a good range of shops, beaches and plenty of choice of places to eat. Historically interesting features include the three Tweed bridges including the ‘Old Bridge’ dating from 1611, the remains of the medieval Berwick Castle once subjected to many cross-border battles and the Town Wall built by Elizabeth I to protect the town; these Tudor town walls are almost completely intact and can be walked around in approximately 45 minutes. Other attractions include historic Berwick Barracks which date from 1717-1721 which houses the Museum and Art Gallery, the Tower House Pottery, the Maltings Theatre and Arts Centre with café, restaurant, bar, exhibitions, classes and workshops. Either side of the border are; the English Norham Castle once known as the most dangerous place in England and Paxton House a Scottish mansion built in 1758, four miles west of town with a collection of fine furniture and lying in parkland and woodland with a restored Victorian boathouse and a fishing museum.
Attraction
Berwick Barracks
Berwick Borough Museum
Berwick Castle
Berwick-upon-Tweed Main Guard
Berwick-upon-Tweed Ramparts
Chillingham Wild Cattle Association Ltd
Fishwick Mains Amazing Maze
Ford Nursery
Lady Waterford Hall
Norham Castle
Norham Station Museum
Paxton House, Gallery & Country Park
Regimental Museum
Budget
Berwick Backpackers *book online*
Travelodge Berwick upon Tweed *book online*
Camping
Haggerston Castle Holiday Park
Old Mill Caravan Site
Ord House Country Park
Pot-a-Doodle Do
Care Home
Hillside Lodge Care HomeChurch
Classes
Jane Keenan School of Dance
Yoga - Gillian Gibbens
Club
Cottage
Allerdean Greens Cottage
Coastal Views
Dales Holiday Cottages
Far Horizons
The Stewards Cottage
Council
Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council
Dentist
Berwick Dental Practice
Berwick Smile Dental Care
Brucegate Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Tweedmouth Clinic
Doctor
Dr J M Watson
The Wellclose Square Surgery
Union Brae & Norham Practice
Union Brae Surgery
Estate Agent
Aitchison Euan D
Aitchison Michael
Berwick & Borders Solicitors Property Centre
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Berwick Holiday Centre
Haggerston Castle Holiday Park
Inn
Craw Inn
Kings Arms Hotel
Queen's Head Hotel
Market
Performing Arts
Berwick Male Voice Choir
Berwick Maltings Arts Centre
JDS Danceworks
Pub and Bar
Cashmere Restaurant & Bar
Foxtons Restaurant & Wine Bar
Queen's Head Hotel
Rob Roy
Restaurant
Cashmere Restaurant & BarFoxtons Restaurant & Wine Bar
Queen's Head Hotel
School
JDS Danceworks
Longridge Towers School
Self-Catering
Berwick Holiday Centre
Coastal Views
Far Horizons
Haggerston Castle Holiday Park
Shieling View
The Town House
Solicitor
Adam Douglas & Son
Berwick & Borders
Taxi
A1 Cabs
Berwick Taxis
Premier Taxi
Redcab
Swanston Taxis
West End Cabs
Theatre
Vet
RentonSwan Vets
West End Veterinary Centre
Sports Clubs
Berwick Amateur Rowing Club (Rowing)
Border Judo Kwai (Berwick) (Martial Arts)
Shops
Buds
Boots
Berwick Garden Centre Ltd
Conundrum Farm Shop, Farm Trail and Fishery
Oxford Farm
Rymans
Tropica
The Green Shop
Castlegate Pharmacy
I & R Dempster
J D Sports
Leith UK Ltd
The Market Shop
Whistlebare
H Samuel
Sweet Memories
Julians Veg
Places to Stay near Berwick upon Tweed
West Longridge Manor B&B (0.19 miles)
Queen's Head Hotel (0.34 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you from Garry and Joanne at the Queen's Head Hotel in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This relaxed small hotel is situated in the centre of the old town. Berwick-upon-Tweed is an ideal base from ... More | visit website
Kings Arms Hotel (0.36 miles)
Featuring a blend of 18th century architecture and modern facilities, our hotel is centrally situated in the town, within the medieval walls and a short walk from the old quayside. Our hotel ... More
Berwick Backpackers (0.39 miles)
Shieling View (0.39 miles)
Click here to book this cottage with Hoseasons
Enjoying glorious sea views, and set just 3 miles from Berwick's many historic attractions, this detached single storey cottage makes an ideal year round base for exploring ... More
Castle Vale House (0.62 miles)
Welcome to our family home at Castle Vale House. This delightful and secluded property built in the 1850s is 100 yards from the main line railway station and has its ... More
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel (1.22 miles)
England's most northerly hotel just 300 yards from the Scottish Border, set back in its own woodland gardens. An ideal touring centre for the spectacular Northumberland coastline and castles and the ... More
Kirkbank House (4.52 miles)
The Gables (6.37 miles)
Fenham Farm Bed and Breakfast (7.37 miles)
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