Stay in the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, known for its cobbles, castles, beach and boat trips. This border town between England and Scotland has a turbulent past, which is still present today with the Town Walls, old prison cells and cobbled streets. With the beauty of the River Tweed running through its centre, dominated by three iconic bridges, it is a fantastic area to stay in Northumberland.

Explore Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland: Historic walls, Berwick Castle, riverside walks, wildlife spotting, Vera filming locations and top places to stay.

Discover top walking routes in Berwick-upon-Tweed, from scenic coastal paths to dog-friendly trails, all set within this historic border town.

As a town bordering England and Scotland, Berwick-upon-Tweed is bursting with history, but that’s not all. It’s also home to a welcoming community, beautiful scenery, and activities for all age groups, making it an excellent location for a family holiday.

A rare L.S. Lowry sketch shown alongside works exploring his connection to Berwick and its coast. Open Wednesday to Sunday until 22 March.

Berwick, the most Northerly town in England is famous for its Elizabethan Walls, iconic bridges, culture scene, wildlife and beaches.

Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most Northerly town in England. Famous for Elizabethan Walls, iconic bridges, thriving culture, wildlife and beaches.

Maltings Cinema at Berwick Barracks.

Berwick Barracks is currently closed while works continue to transform Berwick Barracks into a thriving cultural hub. It is expected to reopen in 2027. You can follow the project’s progress here and on the Living Barracks Facebook page.

Exhibition venue in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

An exhibition which brings together seven new paintings created following Timberlake's return to Berwick in 2024 -a place he first visited as a child in the 1970s.

Berwick's town walls are its most famous piece of architecture and still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built by Queen Elizabeth to keep out the invading Scots.