Berwick-upon-Tweed is a historic walled town in Northumberland. It is the most northerly town in England,just 2 1/2 miles from the border with Scotland. Its strategic location means that it has changed hands following wars between England and Scotland a total of nine times.
Berwick is pronounced 'Berrick'.
- The town is surrounded by historic walled ramparts, constructed during times of war between England and Scotland.
- Berwick Barracks and Main Guard, Parade, TD15 1DF, +44 1289 304493. They were built between 1717 and 1721 with a design attributed to Hawksmoor. adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60.
- Norham Castle, Northumberland, TD15 2JY (6 miles west. Free.
- Paxton House, Paxton TD15 1SZ (Off B6461 one mile west of border. Apr-Oct. Just over the border west into Berwickshire, this is a Palladian 18th C mansion built by Adam and furnished by Chippendale. The east wing is the picture gallery.
- Berwick-upon-Tweed is home to the second largest mute swan colony in Britain, which can make for pleasant viewing. They can be observed making their way up the Tweed estuary.
Berwick Barracks and Main Guard, Parade, TD15 1DF, +44 1289 304493. They were built between 1717 and 1721 with a design attributed to Hawksmoor. adults £4.00, children £2.40, concessions £3.60.
Norham Castle, Northumberland, TD15 2JY (6 miles west. Free.
Paxton House, Paxton TD15 1SZ (Off B6461 one mile west of border. Apr-Oct. Just over the border west into Berwickshire, this is a Palladian 18th C mansion built by Adam and furnished by Chippendale. The east wing is the picture gallery.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is home to the second largest mute swan colony in Britain, which can make for pleasant viewing. They can be observed making their way up the Tweed estuary.
- Explore the castle walls. The walls are a great way to see the town with good views over both buildings and the harbour.
- Meadow House, North Road, +44 1289 304173. The most northerly pub in England. Excellent menu and service.
- The Magna Tandoori, 39 Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD151ES, +44 1289 302736. The restaurant is in the centre and stands out for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the menu is vast, there is a huge choice of different-style Indian dishes. Secondly, the restaurant is in a converted pub which still retains its original bar. £20 p.p. for poppodoms/main course/rice/naan/pint.
Meadow House, North Road, +44 1289 304173. The most northerly pub in England. Excellent menu and service.
The Magna Tandoori, 39 Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD151ES, +44 1289 302736. The restaurant is in the centre and stands out for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the menu is vast, there is a huge choice of different-style Indian dishes. Secondly, the restaurant is in a converted pub which still retains its original bar. £20 p.p. for poppodoms/main course/rice/naan/pint.
- Lindisfarne
- Ford and Etal for Etal castle
- North over the border into Scotland and towards Dunbar