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Berwick Barracks

English Heritage, The Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Home to history and the arts, Berwick Barracks has something for all ages. It has two museums and an exhibition on the life of the British Infantryman (1600s to 1918). This year, also find out more about the exciting Living Barracks Project.

Annie Watts

Annie Watts

Berwick Barracks

Built in the early 18th century to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, the Barracks was among the first in England to be purpose built. It was first quartered in 1721 and remained in active use until 1963 when it ceased to be the depot for the King's Own Scottish Borderers. The Barracks houses the Regimental Museum of the King's Own Scottish Borderers (closed at the moment) as well as Berwick Museum and Art Gallery. The latter contains information on the history of Berwick as well as part of the Burrell collection - Sir William Burrell lived at Hutton Castle in Berwickshire and donated items to the town. There is also an exhibition 'By Beat of Drum' giving an insight into the life of a British Infantryman from the Civil War to the First World War.

This year, there will also be several events to highlight the Living Barracks Project - see separate entries

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1000 - 1700
Sunday 15 September:
1000 - 1700

Location & directions

English Heritage, The Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF

Directions:
The Barracks can be found at the end of the Parade.
Contact on day:
Julien Holt
Telephone number:
+441289304493

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please note that the Barracks are only open free of charge on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September for Heritage Open Days. There will be a charge on other days. Although the whole site is open 10- 5 (last admission time is 4.30 pm), Berwick Museum will only open 10 - 4 (last admission time 3.30). Check local publicity for further information nearer the time.

Additional information

See separate entries for Living Barracks inspired activities on site over the weekend. Use the Barracks as a starting point for either walking round the Walls and exploring the other sites on there or visit the nearby Parish Church and Berwick Visitor Centre which are open all weekend.

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Other nearby events

Georgian Berwick - Guided Walk

The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking required

What was once called Rotten Row was transformed into the present Ravensdowne in the 18th century. Many of the houses in this street running from the Barracks were populated by Berwick's wealthier citizens and built in the Georgian period.

Berwick Parish Church - Music in Faith

Berwick Parish Church, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
15 Sep 2024
In person
Pre-booking not required

Kit Hobkirk, Director of Music at the Parish Church, will demonstrate the Parish Church's fine pipe organ and talk about how music can aid worship

Berwick Masonic Hall

The Masonic Hall, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1EE
14 Sep 2024
In person
Pre-booking not required

Look around a working Masonic Hall which has operated from here for over 150 years. View the working tools and regalia of a Masonic Lodge. Find out about the building's history and the lodges who are based here.