Elizabethan Walls Tour - Guided Walk

'I must admit the new wall is marvellous beautiful', was an opinion voiced to Queen Elizabeth in 1568, but what did the writer go on to say? Built at a time of uncertainty, this was the most expensive project of Elizabeth's reign. Today a tour of these walls is the best way to see Berwick and get an overview of its past and present, and along the way, encounter conflicting consultants and medieval map-making. This walk gives an insight into the history of these unusual walls which encircle the town, a unique design for this country.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000 & 1400

Location & directions

Bankhill, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BH

Directions:

Meet at the top of Bankhill. Look out for the Meeting Point sign

Contact on day:

Jim Herbert

Telephone number:

+447595465284

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:

14 Sep 2024 01:00 PM

Accessibility details

Some steps involved but mainly on a smooth path.

Additional information

If you can't join us in person on 14th September, have a look at our online version - https://berwickhods.org.uk/elizabethan-walls

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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