Things to do in Berwick Upon Tweed

Discover Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Located on the border of England and Scotland, cobbles, castles, beaches and boat trips await you in the historical town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Elm Bank Coastal Park is just a 7-minute drive from Berwick Upon Tweed, so it is basically on your doorstep for when you are on your holidays.

for the adventurers

Berwick Boat Trips

Berwick Boat Trips are a family run business who operate both sea and river trips from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. This is a must if you are looking for fun things to do whilst on your holiday.

Address: Quayside, Quay Walls, Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 1HE

They have a variety of trips available including

Chain Bridge Trip Takes you from the town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the countryside. Sailing under low bridges, past Paxton House and eventually reaching the 200-year-old Chain bridge.

Bridges & Castles Trip Sailing along the River Tweed, seeing spectacular views of the town, through the Lower bridge and out into the open countryside.

Estuary Trip This trip sails out of the mouth of the River Tweed, through the port of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and out into the North Sea. You will see historic views and potentially wildlife including sea-birds, gannets, seals and dolphins.

Seafari Trip This extended trip goes into the North Sea to look at wildlife including sea birds, gannets and hopefully seals and dolphins. This is a great trip for seeing Berwick-Upon-Tweed from a different perspective and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline.

Coastal Cruise Taking you out into the North Sea, this cruise sails north to St. Abbs Nature Reserve. Passing the border cliffs, calling at the Needles Eye Kittiwake Colony. Ideal trip for breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

Sunset Trip The perfect way to end your day, enjoy panoramic views of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and see wildlife at night.

for the nature lovers

The Lowry Trail

The Lowry Trail is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry, who is famous for his ‘matchstick men’ paintings of industrial scenes and back-to-back terraced houses. In the 1930’s when he was on holiday in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, he painted cobbled streets and seaside scenes, which is where the name of the trail came from.

The Lowry Trail allows you to experience some of the hidden gems of the town, Coronation Parks and the views of the three bridges that span the River Tweed, including Stevenson’s Royal Border Bridge. The first point on the Lowry Trail is when you reach Berwick’s Old Bridge, and then head along Bridge Street to Dewar’s Lane. You will follow the Lowry Trail around Berwick town, crossing the river to Tweedmouth, continuing along to Spittal where you can enjoy views of the sea while walking along the promenade.

Address: Dewar’s Lane Granary, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1HJ

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for the family

Spittal Beach

Spittal beach is a beautiful family-friendly beach with sand for sandcastles, a play park and an exciting splash-park area, as well as amusements, toilets and café facilities. The promenade allows you to stroll by the sea and take in the fresh North Sea air and beautiful views of the lighthouse, the Elizabethan Walls and Berwick town at the mouth of the River Tweed.

The beach does have its own address which you can find by searching: 181 Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 1RP

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for the relaxation seekers

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Beach Front

Berwick-Upon-Tweed beach lies to the north of the mouth of the River Tweed and leads on to the Berwickshire Coastal Path. From here, it is then possible to walk along the coast across the border to Scotland and towards St Abbs and Coldingham.

In the nearby town, Berwick has plenty of facilities including pubs, restaurants and shops as well as railway and bus connections. Berwick-Upon-Tweed is steeped in history, from having changed hands between the English and Scottish endless times before the Act of Union in 1707. As a result of this, there are a number of fortifications, including medieval town walls known as King’s Mount.

Address: Pier Road, TD15 1JB

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Interested in visiting?

If you’re interested in any of these local treasures, why not extend your stay and visit them all by booking a stay with us at Elm Bank Coastal Park. You can explore many more that Berwick-Upon-Tweed has to offer by booking a stay with us today and creating new adventures.

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