In & around Berwick upon Tweed

'With its elegant Georgian buildings sitting proud

over the mouth of the Tweed, England's most

northerly town is a rare and wonderful place'

Coast Magazine

Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in Northumberland, lying on the Scottish border. Frequently changing hands in feuds between the English and Scots, its stunning architecture retains many clues to its past. Walking the Elizabethan fortifications encircling the town is a great way to appreciate its history and take in stunning views of the coast and River Tweed with its swans and three magnificent bridges. The town is home to a thriving arts and culture scene with some great museums and galleries, as well as unique events such as the Riding of the Bounds and Border Marches, celebrating the unique town boundaries.

Northumberland's Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty begins on the long sands of Berwick's Spittal Beach, extending 40 miles south to the Coquet Estuary. The coast's unique marine heritage includes fishing ports, lighthouses and islands as well as such stunning icons as Bamburgh Castle and Christianity's cradle, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne with its castle, priory and superb heritage centre at the heart of the village. Further down the coast lies Beadnell, home to a beautiful bay and Seahouses, where boats wait ready to take you on fishing trips or excursions to the wildlife rich Farne Islands with their grey seal and seabird colonies.

Inland, Belford, Lowick, Cornhill-on-Tweed and the twin villages of Ford and Etal are home to plenty of things to do. The market town of Wooler makes a great base for exploring the Till Valley and Northumberland National Park - spectacular hill country full of breathtaking panoramas, crystal clear streams and rolling grasslands. Historic highlights include the castles of Chillingham, Norham and Etal and Flodden Field, a 15th century battle site where some say the ghostly echo of clashing sword and battle cry can sometimes still be heard!

Useful Links

Berwick upon Tweed Borough Council Tourism Website

Bamburgh Parish Website

Berwick Guide Website