Inside Berwick – top things to do
Frontier town. Pretty, picture-postcard Berwick-upon-Tweed has a surprisingly gruesome past as England’s most northerly town. Be inspired with our pick of the shops, sights and grub.
Need inspiration? What to see
Northern uproar
As England's northernmost town, Berwick’s just a couple of miles from the Scottish Border. Centuries past saw the Scots and English scrap over the town – but things are much calmer these days.
The town's turbulent history is clear from its massive Elizabethan walls, complete with canon. Stretch your legs with a stroll along them. The pay-off? Views that’ll have you busting out your camera. You can also see more of the town's military history in Berwick Barracks.
Matchstick men
Love or hate them,LS Lowry’s iconic paintings of life in Northern towns are instantly recognisable – all smoggy factories and world-weary folk. The artist’s links to Berwick are less well-known. He took his holidays in the town and made 20 paintings and drawings of Berwick. See how each painting measures up to the place by following the Lowry Trail.
Hidden Berwick
Royal Tweed Bridge
Stand on the bridge and take in the view: Berwick Castle, Holy Island Castle and Bamburgh Castle can all be seen. It's the newest of the three bridges so gives you a great view of the more architecturally interesting Old Bridge and Royal Border Bridge. Might be time for a selfie...
Retail therapy
High-street heaven
Marygate: Stretching through the centre of town, Marygate is Berwick's main shopping area. Find Boots, Topshop, Sports Direct, WH Smith and other usual high street suspects.
Vintage, independents and homewares
Berwick's got a thriving independent shopping scene – wander the art galleries and antique shops of Bridge Street, or the chocolatiers on West Street. Berwick prides itself on being a Fair Trade Town, so keep your eyes peeled for stickers in shop windows.