Castle Parks - Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Castle Vale Park, Railway Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF
Castle Vale Park was opened in 1931. The land was donated to the town by Mr. John Cairns, a baker who lived next to what is now the park. Originally, the vale was the site of a stream that powered a corn mill. It was designed as a promenading park with a Lily Pond for quiet reflection!
Coronation Park was planted out in 1937 to celebrate what should have been the coronation of Edward VIII. After his abdication, the coronation was that of his brother George VI, our current King's grandfather. This park was also the site of a corn mill hence its local name - 'Tommy the Miller's'
With the help of Lottery funding, both parks were restored in 2013, reinvigorating these little known gems near the centre of Berwick. The parks are managed by Northumberland County Council and a very active 'Friends' Group.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1300-1500
Location & directions
Castle Vale Park, Railway Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF
- Directions:
- Meet at the Lily Pond in Castle Vale Park
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS Team
- 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:
- 12 Sep 2024 11:00 AM
Accessibility details
There are some steep slopes.
Additional information
Look out for some bunting.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
