Things to do in Berwick upon Tweed in October

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October is a good time to visit Berwick upon Tweed. The weather is usually moderately chilly and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 47—54°F (8—12°C).

Berwick upon Tweed has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your October trip to Berwick upon Tweed. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to October. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Berwick upon Tweed in October. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout October, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Weather in Berwick upon Tweed in October

Temperatures on an average day in Berwick upon Tweed in October

The average temperature in Berwick upon Tweed in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 54°F (12°C) to a low of 47°F (8°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Berwick upon Tweed, July, has days with highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows of 54°F (12°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows of 37°F (3°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Berwick upon Tweed in October based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in October
54°F
highs
47°F
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General weather summary

Moderately chilly, slightly windy
Feels like
35%
Chance of rain
0.108 in
Amount
19.8 mph
Wind speed
86%
Humidity
10.5 hrs
Daylight length
7:35 AM
Sunrise
6:06 PM
Sunset
38%
Cloud cover
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What to wear
What to wear in October
With an average high of 54°F (12°C) and a low of 47°F (8°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and slightly windy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Berwick upon Tweed in October

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Berwick upon Tweed has to offer for travelers in October, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Berwick upon Tweed that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Berwick upon Tweed for October.
The Elizabethan Town House
1. The Elizabethan Town House
4.9
(12)
Temporarily Closed
Bed & breakfast
Sights & Landmarks
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Shirley is a very welcoming and friendly owner, the choice at breakfast is extensive and the whole place is spotless. Definitely a good choice in Berwick.
Great price, centrally located and rooms were tidy. The ladies who run this BnB were sweet and helpful. I recommend highly!
Really friendly and helpful, great location, clean, comfortable.
Staff friendly breakfast great close to town
Clean, tidy and very welcoming
Cracking wee guest house
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
2. Chain Bridge Honey Farm
4.8
(366)
Honey farm
History Museums
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Didn't look much when we arrived, and there were no other visitors, and it felt tired . Think it is quite deceptive and a hidden gem. We went for a walk onto the bridge and walked from England into Scotland. we visited the wee shop and the information and knowledge was incredible. it was like a tardis room leading onto other rooms! The honey was delicious and you can get a free wee taste. As the time got on, it got busier but not too busy. Staff and visitors all said hello and passed the time of day or smiled. The tractors and equipment were amazing and a great collection, and it was lovely watching the bees in the garden. The bus for food was closed, and I felt they were missing a trick, I would have just lived a wee drink, but I understand it was out of season. I would recommend a visit.
Lovely place to visit. The bus cafe was really good too. Went back 2 days later just to double check! Honey is great and I've discovered honey fudge 🐝🤩
Well worth a visit if you’re in the area. Impressively detailed and very interesting exhibits with live bees visible in a display. The art is extremely well done and the calligraphy in hand writing all the information is amazing. Good cafe too. Looks a little strange on the way in with all the old farm machinery but don’t skip it just because of first impressions.
A really nice place to visit. Loads of products made from honey and bees wax. There is also information on bees as well. There is a cafe here and some vintage farm machines to look at. Well worth a visit. There is disabled access as well. Plenty of parking. A hidden jem.
We visited on recommendation at the beginning of October, travelling from our hotel in Berwick-upon-Tweed. A fabulous farm where you can explore and learn everthing about honey bees, the bee garden, and purchase all your honey and honey based products directly from the farm. You can also watch the bee's doing their thing. There's lots of history on the area to explore here and a short walk down the road (uphill on the way back) was Chain Bridge a must visit. There's vintage farm equipment to explore, too. My favourite was the London bus. It brought back childhood memories of hopping on and off in the city with my nan. A fabulous wildlife photograph exhibition was also guesting whilst we visited. In the high season there's also a cafe in a converted bus. I would definitely recommend this little gem.
Cafe on the bus was nice, too warm to sit inside today thou. 2 lattes and cakes came to £15ish. Visitor centre sells everything honey and wax😀. Bee garden is nice to sit in. Loads of vintage (rusty) farm equipment. Just a few minute walk to Scotland over the bridge
Visited here last week. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, and a lot of work and effort has gone into achieving the end result and I've never seen so many bees on all the wonderful plants and flowers in one place a joy to visit.
Interesting visit. Old buses,old tractors and farming implements to look at. A garden with bee loving flowers. A small museum and shop selling honey and related products.
Paxton House
3. Paxton House
4.5
(1000)
Museums
Country park
18th-century Palladian stately home with original interiors, Chippendale furniture and a tearoom.
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We had the most incredible day celebrating our wedding at Paxton House. The venue was stunning and adaptable. Mel was truly wonderful, no job or idea was too big, small or weird for her! She was down with all our suggestions and committed to making them work. We loved that the venue was so ready to let us make our day specific to us - like bringing in an Iranian chef we loved from London to do the catering and having drinks and canapés by the river. We could not have been happier with the whole experience, from start to finish. Thanks to everyone at Paxton for making it such a special day!
The exterior of the house is attractive but fairly plain. The guided tour was well executed and included lots of interesting information about the history of the house and it's past owners. The tour starts with the plainer rooms and works it's way round to increasingly ornate ones, finishing at the very impressive picture gallery. The formal gardens are mainly lawned with some flowerbeds around the edges. The cafe serves a good selection of hot and cold food, cakes and drinks. It poured with rain when I visited so I didn't explore the wider grounds. I recommend a visit to Paxton House.
Beautiful house. We've thoroughly enjoyed the guided house tour for 1.5 hours. Very informative. Tour guide Carol was extremely knowledgeable and witty which made the time fly by. I didn't want to leave!
First visit. Did a walk of the gardens. Ruby the cocker spaniel enjoyed herself - on lead. £7.50 a ticket. 2 adults total 16.00 Inc fee. Tearoom was good value. If in area - worth a look!
The house and grounds are beautiful from the exterior. The grounds are massive and you can walk at your leisure - if you pay £7.50 for tickets. Not sure if you'd even have to pay to be honest, nobody is checking for tickets in the grounds. We weren't able to go inside the house as no 'house only' tour was available, and the house tours are guided only. The tours lasted approx 80 minutes which we didn't have spare.
What a great tour! The house is fantastic, nice cafe, staff really nice. The highlight was the tour, very informative lots of things to see and learn, great day out. The chain suspension bridge is worth seeing too, about a mile away, walk or drive.
We had our wedding at Paxton House last weekend and what a sensational day it was. From the stunning surroundings, to the beauty of the house and most importantly, the amazing Mel who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our day run so smoothly. We are so grateful to Mel and the Paxton House team who work incredibly hard to keep this beautiful place looking amazing and creating an atmosphere that we will never forget. Thank you so much for everything.
Lovely day out. Make sure you book a guided tour beforehand. Cafe coffee is delicious and their food decent and not overpriced. Very pleasant walks in the grounds.
Haven Haggerston Castle Holiday Park
4. Haven Haggerston Castle Holiday Park
4.1
(4967)
Holiday park
Nature & Parks
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When we arrived we were told key was in the caravan, it was not. Thankfully after going to reception this was sorted instantly. The caravans are lovely and bigger than you'd think. The staff were lovely they always left you with a smile on your face. Overall we've had a brilliant week staying here and look forward to coming back
Absolutely brilliant family holiday in August. Beautiful site at a great price! 4 nights in a silver caravan. Spotless accommodation. Extremely comfortable. Our very first Haven holiday and we loved it. The entertainment was brilliant in the Live Lounge. Very hard working staff. Downside was the very serious Bingo where children weren't allowed to speak. Was extremely hot in the Live Lounge! Spoke to the security guard who said the air con didn't work which was disappointing. As an EV driver very disappointed with the car charging facility. 4 spaces on offer but sadly people with non EV's used them to park in. Only 2 of the 4 spaces were marked up as EV charging only which people ignored and parked there anyway. Overall though the holiday was fantastic! We've booked to go again next year for another 4 nights. Cannot recommend highly enough! A++++
So nearly a 5 ⭐ holiday. On arrival our caravan was very spacious and well equipped. Warm and easy to work everything We were in the area called castle lakes. Quiet and quite secluded as only one road in and out so no through traffic. Entertainment was ok . Facilities for grandson were good. Swimming. Soft play and of course the the arcades. The only reason I knocked of a star was our pet dog. This is not a pet friendly site. Our wee dig was not allowed into any parts of the venue. Haven advertising per friendly caravans on a non pet friendly site is very underhanded. If I had known this we would not have visited Haggerston. Unfortunately because of this we won't be returning.
The caravan itself was lovely and situated lakeside making for a lovely view out of the window. We found the distance from the main building to be a pain though especially given the ridiculously small car park and overflow compared to the amount of caravans on site. The size of the main building and facilities was also disappointing and any enjoyment was quickly soured by feeling overwhelmed with claustrophobia and frustration at not being able to make use of entertainment passes due to how few seats and tables were in the live lounge. The addition of a Wetherspoons on site was a bonus and prices extremely reasonable but again, you were lucky to get a table due to overcrowding and lack of booking facilities. Don't be excited to see the EV chargers either, the spaces were filled with non EV vehicles meaning we were unable to charge our vehicle when needed.
We have had an absolutely awesome holidays. Caravan was clean and very spacious for a family of 4. Lots of activities for kids and adults. Very friendly staff and plenty of restaurants for you to choose from. Great options for delivering food into your caravan. Caravan had everything we needed to cook some simple meals throughout the day. Overall, we will definitely be back soon 😉
Home today from a good family weekend away 8 adults two caravans . Caravans were well stocked clean and tidy . The park is huge and we were 25 minutes walk from caravan to entertainment it was a struggle as my husband and mother in law are both wheelchair users we didn't state this on booking but didn't realise the size of the camp also pitch black , lighting is atrocious at night even our torches weren't bright enough and signposting was shocking we have been to haven camps and we did enjoy our weekend and all staff were lovely and very helpful on Sunday wetherspoons had no choclate sauce for pudding no smirnoff vodka and they ran out of riddles beer and sports bar far too small no tables and disabled facilities through a corridor all in all we enjoyed the holiday but dont think we'll be back to haggerston.
Excellent facilities for the kids. The entertainment venues can be busy and difficult to getting seating during school holidays. You will need to stake out your seats but that means someone needs to go early. Golf course is great condition and excellent for a round with kids. Its not too challenging with some nice holes over water.
I booked haggerston in our tourer because it said it was dog friendly. Absolutely far from it. There is no where inside that you can go with dog so unable to eat our or have a drink unless sat outside and no where walkable to go. Guess it will now be same for all haven sites as they are all now weatherspooons bars. Why,?. It certainly will put alot of people off. Shower facilities are very old and dirty only one block had heating on. Very disappointing
Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks
5. Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks
4.4
(719)
Temporarily Closed
Army museum
Museums
Set in spacious, 18th-century barracks, this museum showcases military history exhibits & artifacts.
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A very interesting exhibition covering the barracks history. Very reasonable admission cost. 3 separate exhibitions. Highly recommended
Nice bit of history within these walls. Fairly priced tickets give access to a few museums but alot of the other buildings are not accessible unfortunately. I would say it's worth a visit if you are in the area visiting.
Another main place i wanna visit again because it was temporarily closed when i been there and couldn’t visit inside but happy at least walk around and enjoy the views and atmosphere.
It is such a wonderful museum, full of interesting articles and artefacts, and including information from genuine officer records. Memorable tribute to the King's Own Scottish Highlanders, too. With displays of uniforms, artillery and medals, including six Victoria Crosses (not the real thing, obviously) with stiries about the people who received them. More memorable than Edinburgh Castle, in my opinion. Wonderful volunteers make the experience unforgettable.
Nice way to spend an hour or two. Interesting about the history of British military however I’d have liked more about the actual barracks and life there. There was one really interesting bit. Great selection of uniforms, medals and weapons 🔫 gift shop is nice. Toilets ✅ Barracks are nice to look at and good for photos.
Been looking forward to visiting as a military history buff and a veteran then to find that if you are disabled you are stuck to the ground floor, very little effort made to accommodate disabled and to think that many veterans are disabled. I am sure the amount of money taken at the door and many grant available that stair lifts and ramps. But what I was able to see was informative to a point.
Fantastic place to visit. Three different buildings to explore. Giving a timescale story of the barracks and the town of Berwick. Fantastic displays,models.there are canons and a whole array of different weapons on display Take a walk around the square and take in the atmosphere
Absolutely worth to visit if you like army and military places.
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle and Ramparts
6. Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle and Ramparts
4.5
(573)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Remains of a medieval castle & complete Renaissance fortifications surrounding the historic town.
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The walk around the ramparts and town walls is stunning. The walk can be completed quickly in around an hour, but we took our time reading all of the information boards and looking at all of the views - this took around 2 hours. The views are nothing short of fantastic almost all the way around. Highly recommend you do this walk!
The rampart area is great with free parking nearby. It's a good walk with wonderful views and lovely looking houses. What let's the town down is its amenities. We didn't see any nice cafes or pubs, and it looks like everything needs a good scrub! Buildings are grubby and decaying, and that's before they were caked in seagull poo! We were disappointed to be honest.
NOTE: I roamed the ramparts alone for free, did not join a tour. Historically, an amazing place to visit and explore. Don’t expect to see any castle remains, as the castle was dismantled to build the ramparts. It’s amazing to walk the ramparts, see their size, and understand the defence mechanisms built to protect the town. Great walk, and great views. I’m so glad I stopped in for a stroll.
Such a lovely place to visit. Unfortunately the castle grounds are not accessible as its used as a kiddies holiday centre but you can walk round it and Berwick is full of nice things to look at.
It is very good to see from the higher ground but it's a shame there is nothing open to get into and explore. It is the same thing as you walk round. There are minimal information boards around but nothing too much if you are truly interested in knowing about the place.
I can’t think of any other town or city which has such amazing ramparts as Berwick-Upon-Tweed! We visited late August but it was quite a cold and windy evening when we explored the ramparts. A lot of time, effort and expense has gone in to making the ramparts both safe, attractive and accessible with lots of information points and great views out to see. It was lovely to see so many people strolling, walking dogs, exploring this stunning piece of history. Definitely somewhere to explore on any visit to Berwick-Upon-Tweed! Hope to make a return visit but in warmer, less windy weather.
Outstanding Elizabethan fortifications of walls and impressive earthworks. Great walk around the town which the ramparts encompass with really good views. Plenty of information boards and benches and interesting stopping off points. Access on and off at various points. Highly recommended.
Great day out, plenty to see, we walked around the city wall, stopped off a the old guard house, walked the pier to the light house and these probably still more to do. These loads of shops, and places to eat.
The Maltings Cafe Bar
7. The Maltings Cafe Bar
4.6
(512)
Permanently Closed
Restaurant
Concerts & Shows
Arts centre's loft cafe/restaurant with an eclectic menu, stripped floors and views over the Tweed.
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I’m always happy to visit the Maltings Kitchen when I return home from university! The food has been a favourite of mine for a long time now! It’s a nice friendly, comfortable atmosphere with a great view out across onto the River Tweed! The specials board is ever changing which means lots of different foods to try! The soups are always really different and always sound delicious!! I tend to have the haddock goujons, the fish of which is sourced locally! (I adore the coleslaw as well). With a homemade tartar and twice fried chips, it’s very tasty! I really do love the homemade ice cream though. If you have room for pudding then definitely try it!
What an amazing lunch! I was delighted by the cod and chips. My friend enjoyed the Scottish egg. It looked good. The service was stellar and the setting/view was perfect.
Nice atmosphere. Really tasty food. I enjoyed the haggis scotch egg and lovely view. Booked via Facebook and they got back first thing the next morning.
Found this little gem of a place after walking along the harbour walls to the lighthouse. The staff are super friendly and sat us by the window, views across the Tweed and rooftops. Food is excellent, we had steak sandwich and homemade Scotch egg with haggis, all freshly made. Will definately be back
What a wonderful venue! Very charismatic, with seats with tier high difference that not matter how tall the person in front or how small the person behind you could see the stage.
Thoroughly enjoyed a visit to The Maltings Café Bar in Berwick upon Tweed. This modern and welcoming dining space is located inside of a multi-use building with a theatre and cinema. It has views over the town's rooftops, so it's good to get a window seat if you appreciate gazing outside while eating and drinking. The menu is dominated by good, tasty, modern British cuisine. I ordered the Scotch Egg and was impressed. The cakes in the display case looked good. Next time, I will try one of those. I'm pleased that a Berwick resident recommended this spot.
After a nice welcome to the Maltings Cafe Bar we were offered a window seat with a lovely view looking out over the rooftops of Berwick upon Tweed. We looked through the menus and staff also pointed out the vast specials menu too, after detailed staff recommendations we made our choices - Haddock Goujons with ‘Twice’ cooked chips, Tartare sauce, Coleslaw and salad with a herb dressing for me, my partner chose the Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Ciabatta Sandwich with salad and also ‘twice’ cooked chips, orders made as our drinks promptly arrived while we admired the view. There was a lovely ambiance in the airy cafe bar and a lovely buzz from contented customers. Our food arrived after a short wait and it was all delicious, lightly battered Goujons that melted in my mouth complimented beautifully with the Tartare sauce and the chips, crispy on the outside and soft in the centres with creamy slaw and a delicious herb dressing on the green leaves, my partner’s Ciabatta was also very tasty and ‘moreish’ and we both cleared our plates. We washed it all down with a creamy Latte and a Cappuccino. After a brief chat with staff about the surrounding area we squared up and headed off very contented and happy pausing briefly while a bunch of local schoolchildren all dressed up in suits and ties gathered in the foyer for a photograph before heading into the cinema below to watch the latest ‘Minions’ film. A very enjoyable experience- thank you!
Lovely food and great view if you manage to have a window seat.
Cocklawburn Beach
8. Cocklawburn Beach
4.8
(301)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
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It's quite secluded with only a few people on it, parking was plenty and an ice cream van, although no other amenities. There is plenty to look at and see, the sand is soft while there are plenty of rocks and rock pools to walk on and look at.
Visited here to look for coral fossils which are rare in my more frequent haunts, I was not disappointed! Gorgeous beach, spent hours looking in all the rocks, will definitely visit again!
Great beach and was fairly quiet, great place for the dogs to run freely
Fab beach really quiet friendly and a chance to chill and reflect, logs to sit on as you walk along would recommend this find if you are in the area,hopefully one day we will return.
Amazing! Plenty of free parking, and such a peaceful, quiet, and unspoilt beach. Really feels like you've found a secret beach that no-one knows about! Great for a paddle, a walk, some rock-pooling or a refreshing dip in the sea.
Absolutely beautiful stretch of beach not a million miles away from Berwick on Tweed. Here is unspoilt, remote and made for exploring, totally suitable for families, dog walkers, beach-combers and nature lovers alike. Clean sand, rockpools, not over crowded by any means and not an amusement arcade insight, no chip shops, no kiss me quick hats, no gift shops - just pure bliss, just a totally natural lovely place.
Terrific fresh powdery Golden Sand as far as the eye can see when low tide. It is difficult to access but is accessible with a link of parking spots and on foot unofficial paths cut through the dunes. Spectacular beach especially seahouses beach, cove cut into the cliff. The beach is full of interesting rock pools and differening levels of rock which host the perfect environment for barnacles and crabs. The waves were strong and fairly big. The sun set was pretty amazing as you could see a massive rain cloud coming from the sea. Of my visit this was by far the best place I'd seen on my short stay. Next time I would pay good money to stay in seahouses itself. Roads are partly farm access with passing places and few others seen from a distance on the shore. Please enjoy the wonder of this place.
lovely clean beach, great for dog walking. Lots of parking spaces along the road
Union Bridge
9. Union Bridge
4.7
(489)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Wrought-iron chain suspension bridge, inaugurated in 1820, spanning the England-Scotland border.
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The Union Bridge offers a unique experience to walk across a bridge from England and arrive in Scotland on the other side. The bridge is a remarkable piece of engineering and back in 1820 it was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world. More recently it has undergone a £10 million+ restoration and is quite a sight to see. Well worth seeking out if you're passing this area. One thing to note, you can drive across it IF you are in a narrow vehicle. Do not think for a moment you'll get a van or larger vehicle over it.....
We were fortunate enough to be able to walk and drive across the bridge from England to Scotland and vice versa. It is a very narrow bridge so be aware of the size of the vehicle if thinking of driving across. We drove a Citroen C5 across and the distance sensors were beeping. I wouldn't recommend trying to drive a car bigger than that
A border where the spirit of the journey comes alive I crossed the border between England and Scotland by bike over a scenic bridge — a moment I’ll never forget. The bridge itself is simple, but the surrounding views are incredible: rolling hills, the river, open skies. The “Welcome to Scotland” and “England” signs make the crossing feel meaningful. A great spot to pause, take a photo, and reflect on the journey. It’s not just a border — it’s a milestone in the adventure.
Lovely tranquil area Nice to park up on the approach road and wander into the honey farm then saunter down the hill to the bridge and across to Scotland.. ideal for a walk along the river to Paxton house
I was out for a ride on Saturday 5th June. Decided to visit the Union or chain bridge on the Scotland/England border. I think it's the oldest suspension bridge in the UK. If you like engineering or motorcycling or a beautiful view then the bridge is well worth a visit. The local roads are worth an explore. However, be warned the local drivers don't hang about. I was doing the speed limit on the bike when I was overtaken by an 'old boy racer' in a Hyundai i10. I thought the bike had stalled!! 🤣🤣
Interesting, historic and scenic! Worth a detour to set it and if course the fun of crossing into another "country" n
It was my birthday treat to cross the border on the Union Bridge and it is a beautiful bridge. It is clean well maintained and there are great views of the river from the bridge. There are photo opportunities at each end with information plaques. Definitely worth a visit and a walk along the river.
The Union bridge the oldest vehicle suspension bridge in the world has had a fantastic revamp done to it recently. Linking England and Scotland over the amazing river tweed. Fantastic views from the bridge and beautiful walks in the scenery around it put it at one of my favourite parts of the UK❤️Super well done to the two local councils namely Northumberland Council and the Scottish Borders Council on coming together to preserve this majestic bridge for future generations to visit and see its wonderful 👏👏
Royal Border Bridge
10. Royal Border Bridge
4.7
(532)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
This iconic stone railway bridge completed in 1850 features 28 arches & coloured lights at night.
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Royal Border Bridge is Grade I listed railway viaduct built between 1847 and 1850, when it was opened by Queen Victoria. It was designed by Robert Stephenson who was a son of railway pioneer George Stephenson. It was built for the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway and is still in regular use today. The bridge is 659 metres long and constructed in stone. It has 28 arches. The railway bridge is 37 metres tall above the river level which provides you a nice platform for bird eye view from above. Its so picturesque and one of the 3 bridges next to each other.
This bridge is one of the most impressive of railway viaducts and stands high above the Tweed. It carries the East Coast Main Line from London to Edinburgh across the river. It was also once used by trains on the branch line Berwick-Tweedmouth-Kelso-St Boswells. The approach from the south is on a curve and the viaduct can be seen in the distance from the train. It was opened by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1850. The railway station stands immediately to the north end of the viaduct (see picture below). Grade 1 listed. There are river walks on either side of the Tweed which pass under all three bridges. Further upstream from the bridge salmon are caught from February to September, using shore-based seine nets, the Tweed being the finest salmon river in the United Kingdom.
An incredible piece of Victorian engineering designed by Robert Stephenson. It opened over 170 years ago and is still in regular use today.
Through this bridge the trains get into the Berwick railway station. It boasts of a long history. The best views of the bridge can be from either from the castle Vale park near the railways station or one can walk near the Riverside to see it closer. It is a very big structure when seen closer.
Nice old railway bridge. Looks a bit like an aquaduct.
Lovely walk with great views & wildlife!
It's a bridge. If you like looking at bridges, then great, if not, ... if you do like looking at bridges and want a great photo, visit the ruined castle. One of the windows provides a fantastic framed view.
You can see the ruins of the border castle 🏰 as Stephensons arch bridge crosses the river Tweed. From Berwick Station you can see the upper ramparts but not access them. The undercliff gardens provide an engaging walk exploring this area.
Town Hall
11. Town Hall
4.5
(231)
Historical landmark
Museums
Grand sandstone town & guild hall with a 153-ft. spire built from 1750, open for events & tours.
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Historic features: 10/10 Accessibility: 10/10 Price: Free entry Absolutely fantastic building that is a huge part of the history of the town. The building can be accessed generally from the front, up a flight of stairs, however there is an accessible entrance for those unable to take the stairs. The building is perfect for hosting events, such as weddings, fundraising, riding of the bounds, amongst other town-related events. The inside of the main building is a great hall, adorned with majestic lights, decor and paintings of the late Queen Elizabeth. There are other areas of the hall, less accessible to the public. In the upper levels there is a mock court room and the only dungeon/jail cells.
Town Hall of Berwick is Grad I listed building. Its 150 feet tall and standing on a high stage. The construction of the new Town Hall started in 1754 and opened in 1760. Its construction was undertaken by local builder, Joseph Dodds and it was designed by Samuel and John Worrell. Now its being used as wedding and event venue.
We ended up going to the ridding of the bounds. The weather was great. The evil thing was amazing. We got they will half an hour to go. Manged to get parked up. And ended up get a good spot to watch it all. With a lovely woman next to us. Brillant it really was.
Well worth turning up for the tour. Turn up at the side entrance at 10.30am or 2.00pm to be met by the keeper of the building. There were just the two of us on the tour and we asked a lot of questions and were there for over 2hrs. It's very surprising what the building has upstairs. Tour was £5 each (cash only currently I believe).
The old town hall. As depicted in the painting lot Lowry, it looks majestically even now. The second floor of the town hall is the gaol of Berwick. The place shows cellars and how they were accommodated. Very often the building seems to be closed, but I could see the inside during Berwick heritage open days. A good time to visit Berwick.
A lovely, clean town. The river walk is well worth it and the beach is fantastic. A great variety of small shops and the natives are very friendly. Well done Berwick.
We did not visit the town hall but outside of the building is beautiful. Must see if you visit Berwick.
What an excellent way to spend 2 hours finding out more about the history of Berwick. Fascinating look at the second floor gaol and lots of interesting info about its past inhabitants. Well worth a look £5 a head!
Lady Waterford Hall
12. Lady Waterford Hall
4.7
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Heritage museum
Museums
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An interesting slice of history tucked away from the road. Enjoyed my visit. It's free to look around but you can donate if you wish to. Ford village is worth a walk around too.
Beautiful artwork, free to visit but you are asked for a donation in the hall. See if you can spot the lego version whilst your there it's well done.
Amazing school room hand decorated with paintings of Biblical scenes by Lady Waterford. A step back in time and a fascinating glimpse into a lost past. The story of the school room, paintings and the life of the artist are told simply and clearly. Small gift shop raising funds for the upkeep of the building inside. Worth a trip.
Magnificent murals on display in a well maintained school room. Parking is free across the street. There is no entrance fee, but there is a suggested donation box if you care to donate. These murals are much more brilliant in person. The museum includes drafts of other drawings that Lady Waterford did as well and gives a time line of her life that is quite interesting. Well worth a visit.
A hidden gem. A stunning looking building (the old school, now village hall) in a beautifully kept village, but with a secret! Inside, the walls are covered with huge mural paintings of the bible stories. These were painted by the philanthropic lady of the Manor, Lady Louisa Waterford in the late 1800s to help educate the children. There is another twist....the artist used local villagers as models for many of the figures... but I'd always heard that story as my great grandad was model for 'boy Jesus' at the feet of the Doctors/ teachers! On Thursdays in the summer ( 2025) one of the rooms is converted to a delightful tea room for the day with excellent and fairly priced drinks and cakes. Excellent coffee and scones..
Visited Lady Waterford Hall today as part of a visit to Ford. Lovely place dedicated to the life and art of Louisa Waterford, with plenty of original artwork, including huge panels painted by Lady Waterford adorning the top of the hall. It also used to be a village school and this part of its history is also detailed. This was particularly interesting for me as my mother lived in Ford Common all of her life and she went to this school as a child. Entry is free but donations are appreciated to keep the hall going. There's also a very small gift shop with some interesting items. Definitely worth a visit!
Really interesting place and gallery. They have a cafe on a Thursday. But there is a cafe opposite open everyday.
It's a beautiful little hall with amazing pictures and free to visit. Well worth a detour - or better still, visit Ford and Etal.
King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum
13. King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum
4.6
(105)
Temporarily Closed
Museum
Specialty Museums
Set in the Berwick Barracks, this museum offers historical regiment documents, photos & artifacts.
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A really great and informative museum covering many historical periods and has lots of memorabilia to see and read about. Staff are very helpful, the rooms and route are well laid & thought out and are on two floors, (ground & first). There's also a smaller museum inside at the back of the courtyard with a treasure hunt for kids. There's a small shop and restrooms. Definitely include on a day trip to Berwick.
It is a museum and heritage site. It is part of English heritage and free entry if you have an English heritage membership. It has 3 different museums. Each contains a lot of history about Berwick.
Visited the castle and surrounded areas but sad i couldn’t make it because this was closed temporarily. Hope hope i’ll be back again in future. But still i was able to get some photos around and very much like the stone architecture.
K.O.S.B. Museum, Very Interesting and Educational This was a great find, we came to the barracks not really knowing what to expect but what we found was very interesting and very educational. I would urge anyone with the slightest interest in History and the Military to visit this gem. The collection chronologically traces the history of the regiment over 300 years to the present day. The history of The King’s Own Scottish Borderers is traced through displays of uniforms, headdresses, figures, paintings, badges, medals, weapons and relics from the various campaigns in which it has been involved. There is a wonderful display of regimental silverware including some really quirky pieces. The Colours Room where the last of the Regiments Flags are displayed is very atmospheric. There is a car park 50 metres from the Barracks. Facilities on site: Toilets (including disabled), a Museum sales point and light refreshments are available in the English Heritage shop. Due to the listed nature of the buildings, there is no wheelchair access to the upper floors of the Museum. This is one of three museums within the Barracks and the K.O.S.B. museum is the one keeps you there for the longest time as there is so much to take in and understand about this remarkable regiment. If you are in Berwick then this museum is a must see. I intend to return so that I can give more time to this remarkable collection. Until November 2018 there is an “Aftermath Exhibition” portraying the life soldiers returned to and the difficulties they faced finding work.
Before it is gone and the history is lost pay a visit and be inspired by great deeds never to be repeated.Take your time and enjoy a great experience.
Had an interesting time here they have lots of displays of soldiers and their lives thro the years in diff parts of the museum's and a nice gift shop with a very nice man
Brilliant museum. Excellent friendly staff. Why are they shutting this place down in August? English Heritage - Shame on you!
Really well set out museum lots of kosB history to see entry well priced
Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre
14. Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre
4.3
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Leisure center
Fun & Games
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The gym is massive and has amazing equipment not seen a gym like it. The leisure centre has 3 levels and has a indoor bowling Green on the top level. The swimming pool is really nice and well maintained. Play area for kids and a cafe for the adults while the kids are playing. The indoor sports is top quality and if you want to book an event it’s easy to do on the app.
Feedback on Concession Pricing at Berwick Centre, Maidenhead I visited the Berwick Centre recently with friends who are residents of Maidenhead. I work in the public sector and was served by Dennis at the counter. I was surprised and disappointed to be charged the full price for swimming, despite my profession and circumstances that might typically qualify for a concession. I felt the decision not to offer a concession was unfair and unkind, particularly given the spirit of inclusion and accessibility that public facilities should promote. I would appreciate more clarity around the criteria for concession pricing and whether individuals working in the public sector could be considered in future. Thank you for taking the time to consider this feedback
Great family pool! We visited with 5 kids aged 5 to 13 and had a fab time in the family swim. The booking system online is a bit broken and doesn't work well for larger groups but I called and got through to a member of staff who was happy to help. Good value too at £3.00/£3.90 for a child (depending on age). The building seems really modern so presumably is quite new. Very well organised, not over-crowded, timed swims. The splash zone was a lot of fun although they don't let over 16's on the slide which was a great disappointment for us adults! During the family swim the main pool had loads of rafts and other things to play with which was really good fun. Loads of life guards, clean changing rooms and free lockers. Brilliant, well done!
Visited twice in one week, very modern and clean with friendly staff and well signed where to go. Daughter enjoyed the soft play area and stayed for the booked one hour while we had coffee and watched her enjoy the experience while making friends with local children there. On the second visit which was the fun swim, my daughter and myself enjoyed the two pools on offer. Very clean and secure with lifeguards on both pools and the digital wristband helped secure the locker and entrance/exit. Highly recommend and not at all expensive but would advise booking online for timeslots and payment ease.
It’s got a lovely sauna but no way to get cold after the heat, there is a shower but it has two warm options and a luke warm mist shower but none cool you down. It is part of having a sauna, getting cold after, this can be dangerous not being able to cool off, it was so disappointing
Had everything you needed for a young family morning or afternoon out. A mini water park on site, softplay and an enclosed play park outside. Cafe was fine. Not as good as Dunbar. But kept us going with coffee, juice and snacks. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. I
Great facility. Pool is really family friendly and amazing for kids. Just make sure you don’t arrive when there’s a queue… they could really do with another desk to check-in customers - it can be verrrry slow
Leisure centre gym, Berwick. I've been a member of this gym for 6 months or so and it has truly been the worst gym experience I have ever had. In the past. I've been a member of at least a dozen gyms throughout the UK. During my very regular gym attendance over 22 years, I have never encountered such a bunch of unfriendly, cliquey, nanny job-worths as the staff here. They are totally obsessed with "health and safety" issues and have completely lost sight that one reason they are there is to offer a decent customer experience. In the past 6 months, no member of staff has ever greeted me, even though I see them most days of the week. One guy has acknowledged me with a nod occasionally. Worse still, I have recently been pulled up half a dozen times over "safety" issues. Today it was for using the fitball for chest press exercises, as supposedly the fitball may burst. I weigh 65 kg and I was lifting 52kg in total. My fitball bought at a local shop is marked on the ball as having 500kg capacity (see photo)...The gym one wasn't labelled up but a single man may weigh more than the total weight today. I have also been reprimanded in front of other punters (and it was like being back at school), for daring to move the ski pull machine 6 inches to allow me to use the sled a little more easily as it obscured the track. At my previous Nuffield gym, the ski pull and rowers were wheeled all over the place by the punters for circuit training. I have also been reprimanded for using too many jump boxes and was even told to be careful with dumbbells in a central area of the gym, which bizarrely has a wooden suspended floor. Here I was doing renegade rows..... hardly a weight drop activity. This is the sort of place where you regularly arrive in a relaxed state and leave angry and frustrated. The gym facilities (if you behave) are ok, but in my opinion the staff issues make this a miserable place to be. The best thing about the gym is that there is no ongoing contract, so you can get out at the end of the month with no penalty. Needless to say, I'll not be stepping into that place again. Ironically it's called "Places for People". Oh yeah!
Berwick Lighthouse
15. Berwick Lighthouse
4.6
(403)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
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At the end of pier, Berwick lighthouse is standing with pride and creating more beauty in surrounding area. It marks the mouth of the River Tweed. Lovely half mile walk along the pier to reach to lighthouse. Although it’s not open for public and it was snow storm when i visited there so didn’t get chance to near to it because of danger strong wind. It’s a nice walk though and well worth doing it in summer. Couple of seats along the pier to enjoy the atmosphere and sea life as you can see seals, swans and Eider ducks on that walk in clear day.
Nice walk down the pier to see the lighthouse. Got some lovely views to look back onto the city and out to the sea.
I had a lovely walk out to the lighthouse. It was rather blustery due to the incoming Storm Amy. There's plenty of benches to rest or simply enjoy the views. Plenty of wildlife to watch, especially sea birds. There's a small car park at the start of the Pier and another further along Pier Road. The lighthouse itself is a listed building and when walking the Pier to get to it you can see the evidence of how busy and thriving an area this would have been. Plenty of beautiful views across the North Sea, and to Tweedmouth and Spittal. The lighthouse is also part of the Lowry Trail.
Lovely views of the coast and Berwick, also part of the Lowry Trail.
Derelict lighthouse. Such a shame that you can get in and look around. Plenty of fishermen about. Nice views and a good little walk to the lighthouse, but that is where it ends.
Pleasant walk out along to the lighthouse. Great views of the estuary, town and harbour. Naturally windy but good solid walkway.
Iconic landmark, with link to Vera and ther tv series. Masses of wildlife including rare sea birds, seal and dolphins. A family.of otters resides further inland. You can also fish for Mackrell and bass but beware of the salmon! A must go to designation when in Berwick. Don't drive but walk from the Lookout cafe [excellent] and enjoy the history.
Wonderful walk and fantastic views from the pier.
Old Shielfield Park
16. Old Shielfield Park
4.2
(38)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
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Here for the Speedway, 1st time for my granddaughters, they loved it, I loved the free entry for them. Good seating in the stand, great action and the food was good and not overpriced
Decent quality of football Decent seats Food can An idiot threw chips at a seagull so don’t do that! Apart from that brilliant
This is Berwick Rangers' old ground and Tweedmouth Rangers have done an incredible job in turning it into a welcoming non league ground.
Enjoyed the visit club shop was impressive and the people very welcoming
An iconic ground as its in England but play in the Scottish leagues
Will not be back on there web site admission price s were 6pounds for adults and 3pounds for pensioners but when we got there they changed a flat rate of 5pounds for everyone
lovely job has been done to the pitch and facilities, well done
Large open space great for giving the dogs and the kids a run
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