Places to see in Berwick, Scottish Borders
Berwick upon Tweed Borough Museum
This museum tells the story of Berwick upon Tweed through the ages. Explore the old garrison town and surroundings through the sights and sounds of 'Window on Berwick'. Included in this museum is an exhibition of the world famous Burrell Collection which Sir William Burrell, who lived at Hutton Castle, gave to Berwick upon Tweed – some 300 pieces of the fine...
Berwick Garden Centre
Berwick Garden Centre is the most northerly in England. Started as a diversification by local farmer Nick Crabbie, it has developed into a place well worth visiting, be it for plants or other items for the garden, outdoor clothing, food and other local produce from the farm shop. After a walk around the well-stocked garden centre try a quiet c...
Berwick Main Guard
Georgian military guardhouse, built in 1815, which contains an exhibition of the history of the town and Royal Berwick. Ownership: English Heritage and Berwick Civic Society Situa...
Berwick upon Tweed Record Office
Berwick upon Tweed Record Office is a Resource Centre for Family History Research in North Northumberland and the nearby borders area. Ownership: Berwick Borough Council Situation...
Berwick Town Hall and Cell Block Museum
Bygone Berwick is captured in this exhibition of historical artifacts. Ownership: Situation – OS ref: NT 999529 How to get there: By car: In the town centre of Berwick upon T...
Berwick Barracks - By Beat of Drum
An exhibition that chronicles the history of the infantryman of the British Army from 1660 to 1900. There are 12 rooms that show reconstructions of barrack room life with original uniforms and equipment. Ownership: English Heritage - part of Berwick Barracks. Situation – OS ref: NU 001531 How to get there: By car: In the town of Berwick upon Tweed. Car parking. By p...
Chain Bridge Honey Farm Visitor Centre
This honey farm which was established some 30 years ago has over 1000 colonies of bees which provide the honey and beeswax used to create the range of products offered for sale. The Visitor Centre has a superb series of exhibits that describe all aspects of bee-keeping and bee-related products. Ownership: Private Situation – OS ref: NT 936508 How to get there: By car...
Conundrum Farm Visitor Centre
Conundrum is a combination of a Farm Trail - animals, fish, ducks and a Pet Barn - with a Shop, Café, Award Winning Restaurant and two Lakes for the fly fisher. Something for everyone to...
Gymnasium Gallery
Opened in 1993, this gallery has established itself as a leading venue for contemporary art and artists in the region. Details of current exhibitions are available from English Heritage ...
King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum
This museum honours the history of this famous regiment from 1689 to the present day. It follows the changes in weaponry, uniforms etc with tableaux and audio-visual displays Ownershi...
Fishwick Mains Maize Maze
An amazing maze with three miles of intricate paths through the maize crop. Last year's was based on the 400th Anniversary of the Union of the Crowns. The 2004 Maze was the Tweed ...
Norham Castle
The massive remains of one the border strongholds on the banks of the Tweed, which protected Northumberland from the marauding Scots. Ownership: English Heritage Situation – OS ref...
Paxton House & Country Park
Built in 1758 by John and James Adam, Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain. The interiors by Robert Adam are matched by the largest collection of Chippendale furniture in Scotland, and the regency furniture by Trotter of Edinburgh. The House lies in the heart of 80 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland and woodland. The riverside walk...
Bridging a north-south divide | Berwick upon Tweed Borough Museum