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.
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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)
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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)
Duns Castle (7.18 miles)
This 14th century Tower House enlarged to splendid Gothic form welcomes individuals, groups and companies into its timeless historical atmosphere as an exclusive use venue. The interior is warm, authentic and comfortable and the owners ... More | visit website
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