Nancy’s guidebook Berwick and surrounding area
City
See the walls and ramparts
See the river and bridges - go for a trip to see the dolphins
Sit or walk on the beaches
Marvellous views of the historic buildings, walls and ramparts beach, 1 kilometre pier, river estuary, array of historic bridges.
71 locals recommend
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Marvellous views of the historic buildings, walls and ramparts beach, 1 kilometre pier, river estuary, array of historic bridges.
Neighbourhoods
This is a very special spiritual place. Quiet times tend to be early morning when the tide comes in around midday or in the evening but castle and Abby are closed then.
89 locals recommend
Holy Island
This is a very special spiritual place. Quiet times tend to be early morning when the tide comes in around midday or in the evening but castle and Abby are closed then.
On the other side of the estuary is Tweed mouth and Spittal. Tweedmouth is interesting for its history and historic houses. The beach at Spittle is long and sandy with donkey rides and sports. It has large waves and a great walk to Cocklawburn beach ( quieter than Berwick).
Tweedmouth
On the other side of the estuary is Tweed mouth and Spittal. Tweedmouth is interesting for its history and historic houses. The beach at Spittle is long and sandy with donkey rides and sports. It has large waves and a great walk to Cocklawburn beach ( quieter than Berwick).
Places to see
Places to se in the area popular with tourists for more see in house leaflets
Bamburgh castle is well worth a visit. The castle is spectacular rising above the dunes and a long sandy beach. The Coffee Shops and cafes are generally very good and you can see for free the Grace Darling museum
235 locals recommend
Bamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingBamburgh castle is well worth a visit. The castle is spectacular rising above the dunes and a long sandy beach. The Coffee Shops and cafes are generally very good and you can see for free the Grace Darling museum
This is a place for the children as it has special exhibitions for children dragons Harry Potter etc. Lots to do in both the gardens and the castle. Very Popular
281 locals recommend
Alnwick Castle
This is a place for the children as it has special exhibitions for children dragons Harry Potter etc. Lots to do in both the gardens and the castle. Very Popular
There are three Abbeys I recommend Dryborough Melrose and Jedburgh. Melrose is impressive and within and interesting town. The area around Dryborough is rural by the river. An in interesting place and it is wonderfully quiet and Spiritual. Kelso is embedded in the Main Street.
53 locals recommend
Melrose Abbey
Abbey StreetThere are three Abbeys I recommend Dryborough Melrose and Jedburgh. Melrose is impressive and within and interesting town. The area around Dryborough is rural by the river. An in interesting place and it is wonderfully quiet and Spiritual. Kelso is embedded in the Main Street.
Sightseeing
I recommend a boat trip from Seahouses to the Farne Islands. Wonderful views of puffins, shags, razorbills and kittiwakes in May and June as well as other birds. Beautiful views and stories.
19 locals recommend
Farne Islands
I recommend a boat trip from Seahouses to the Farne Islands. Wonderful views of puffins, shags, razorbills and kittiwakes in May and June as well as other birds. Beautiful views and stories.
A wilder place along the shoreline with the castle on the shore.
68 locals recommend
National Trust - Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh RoadA wilder place along the shoreline with the castle on the shore.
St Abbs is a very old harbour which has been used in recent films. Dolphins are often seen from here and there are lovely cafes overlooking the harbour. A beautiful short cliff walk from Coldingham Bay and lunch at St Albs before walking back is highly recommended. St Albs charges parking . Coldingham Bay does not. You can also take a ride on a rib from here.
8 locals recommend
St Abbs Charters
Unnamed RoadSt Abbs is a very old harbour which has been used in recent films. Dolphins are often seen from here and there are lovely cafes overlooking the harbour. A beautiful short cliff walk from Coldingham Bay and lunch at St Albs before walking back is highly recommended. St Albs charges parking . Coldingham Bay does not. You can also take a ride on a rib from here.