Boston's Herring Yard and Berwick Sailing Club
Berwick Sailing Club, Sandstell Road, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RE
The Herring Fishing Industry was very important in Spittal, providing work for both men and women. Often the women would follow the fleet from Aberdeen to Great Yarmouth, stopping at various ports en route. They were very skilled workers at preparing the herring for smoking or pickling. The original shutters for delivering the herring to the yards are still visible outside. Not much remains inside but come along and see a slide show of local images of this industry which has now disappeared.
Berwick Sailing Club has operated from this site for many years and continue the tradition of it having a connection with the sea. This is also your opportunity to find out more about the Club and what it does today.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1100-1500
Location & directions
Berwick Sailing Club, Sandstell Road, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RE
- Directions:
- The Sailing Club is just past the carpark on Sandstell Road, on the left hand side. Look out for the bunting.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS
- Telephone number:
- +447365800503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
There will be other sites open in Spittal on that day - Lifeboat Station; former St Paul's Church. Also, have a walk around Secret Spittal .
