Berwick Unlocked - Guided Walk

Sitting astride the River Tweed, Berwick-upon-Tweed is a small town with a mighty history. The legacy of its industry and trade can still be found, surrounded by the medieval and Elizabethan ramparts, a result of centuries of warfare along the English-Scottish border.

Especially for Heritage Open Days, normally inaccessible sites around the town are being opened to the public, including medieval towers, the gunpowder magazine and an original ice house that was central to the town’s vibrant fishing industry. This is an opportunity to see behind closed doors to Berwick’s history.

Join local tour guide, Alexander Mobbs from Rambling Historian, for a special ‘Berwick Unlocked’ tour delving into Berwick’s history and visiting each of the specially opened sites. Along the way, you’ll learn about how Berwick changed hands between England and Scotland, see how Berwick became a major trading port, and find out about the town’s connections with L.S Lowry.

Begin the tour at the Quayside for the full walk or join at any of the Heritage Open Day sites around the walls as the tour arrives. This is an exciting opportunity to unlock the rich heritage and history of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:

Tour 1030 & 1330

Location & directions

Quayside, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1HE

Directions:

Meet on the Quayside near the entrance to the Sallyport

Contact on day:

Berwick HODS

Telephone number:

+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book in advance via Eventbrite. If you have difficulty doing this, contact [email protected] or phone Berwick Record Office on 01289 301865 and we can book your place for you.

Booking contact name:

Berwick HODS

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105

Booking opens:

19 Aug 2024 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

15 Sep 2024 12:30 PM

Accessibility details

Some steep slopes.

Additional information

The full tour lasts about two hours including short stops at open sites on the way, however, you can leave at any time and others can join if the group is not too large

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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