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Berwick Upon Tweed: Things To See & Do
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Bridges Across the Tweed
Berwick and its bridges have
always been strategically important in the longstanding border fighting
between Scotland and England, as the city overlooks one of the easiest
places for people to cross the Tweed. There are three bridges across the
Tweed: the Old Bridge, the Royal Border Bridge and the
Royal Tweed Bridge. Apart from their historic importance, the bridges
are a popular photography subject, particularly the Royal Tweed at
night, when floodlights illuminate it.
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Marygate
Berwick-upon-Tweed's main
shopping street, this is the place to go if you want the latest in
designer fashions, as well as other less expensive items.
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Berwick Barracks
Built in 1717 as a response
to the 1715 Jacobite Uprising, these barracks were the first of their
kind in England, as up until then troops were quartered (often
reluctantly) with the citizenry. They were continuously used until 1964,
and today are kept as a museum to British army life, with exhibits on
everything from the wars British soldiers took part in to the everyday
life of a soldier.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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April to 30th
September – Daily, 10am to 5pm, October - daily - 10am to
4pm.
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Pricing:
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Adults: GBP3.30; Concessions: GBP2.50; Children (7-16yrs): GBP1.70
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Contact:
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T: 01289 304493
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City Walls
Berwick has repeatedly
changed hands between England and Scotland over the centuries, and not
surprisingly, much of its history has been taken up with fighting one
side or another. In the time it spent under English rule, ruler after
ruler made the effort to improve the fortifications of the city, with
the result that the robust city walls built to defend the town can still
be seen today, much of them in their original condition.
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The Coastline
Much of the coastline
stretching to Amble (about 40 miles) is offically recognized as a
Heritage Coast, for the role the area has played in the nation's
history, as well as an Area of Outstanding Beauty.
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Spittal Beach
This is one of the most
popular beaches in Berwick, and like many beaches in Northumberland, is
reckoned to be among the cleanest in England. For swimmers used to
beaches with minimal tide difference, be aware that the tides here can
come in very quickly and powerfully.
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