Berwick, North England, at the mouth of the Tweed River. The district includes the Holy Islands and the Farne Islands and extends SW to the Cheviot Hills. The town of Berwick, located in the district, is a market town and seaport, famous for its salmon fishing. Grain is the chief export; oil ... Read review
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Advantages: A pleasent and friendly atmosphere Disadvantages: Not much to do
...town between Scotland and England, Berwick changed hands more than 13 times between 1147 and 1482, when Edward IV finally claimed it for England. It did not become officially English until 1885. Many still question wether Berwick is English or Scottish, it is English.
I have visted Berwick now 5 times most of them being 1-2 week durations and am returning at christmas time this year. The reason for my visits is that my boyfriend is ... ...having anything to do in Berwick though as its directly in between two big cities, Edinburgh and Newcastle. There both about 40 minutes away and the trains run quite often from the station.
If you did want to do something in Berwick you could go and watch the Berwick Rangers who are the only English team to play in the Scottish league. The pitch is in tweedmouth, berwick upon tweed. Its actually viewable from my boyfriends house. ... more
Berwick, North England, at the mouth of the Tweed River. The district includes the Holy Islands and the Farne Islands and extends SW to the Cheviot Hills. The town of Berwick, located in the district, is a market town and seaport, famous for its salmon fishing. Grain is the chief export; oil and timber are imported. Industries include shipbuilding, engineering, sawmilling, fertilizer production, and the manufacture of tweed and hosiery. The principal border town between Scotland and England, Berwick changed hands more than 13 times between 1147 and 1482, when Edward IV finally claimed it for England. It did not become officially English until 1885. Many still question wether Berwick is English or Scottish, it is English.
I have visted Berwick now 5 times most of them being 1-2 week durations and am returning at christmas time this year. The reason for my visits is that my boyfriend is from there and so we often go up and visit his family.
I really love visting the place, you are garanteed a warm and friendly atmosphere where ever you go. Its a very peaceful town and so relaxing. Its on the coast so you can easily take a walk along the beach and if you like history and walking you can take a walk along the walls and view the barricks - which is also a museum now. And as you walk along parts of the walls you can view the sea also.
However, the only thing to do other than walking is to go to the pubor go shopping. There are pubs everywhere! They are very nice pubs with a nice traditional look and nice food but sometimes you just want other stuff to do. There are also 2 nightclubs, opposite each other. Bedrocks and Cashmere, i have only been in bedrocks which was ok but nothing special and its mainly full of youngsters and when i say young i mean young. Younger than me and im only 21! The shopping is good, theres quite a few of your regular high street shops plus plenty of others. Theres Woolworths, boots, burtond, dorothy perkins and new look and some sports shops too.
You dont really need to worry about not having anything to do in Berwick though as its directly in between two big cities, Edinburgh and Newcastle. There both about 40 minutes away and the trains run quite often from the station.
If you did want to do something in Berwick you could go and watch the Berwick Rangers who are the only English team to play in the Scottish league. The pitch is in tweedmouth, berwick upon tweed. Its actually viewable from my boyfriends house. And on a Saturday night it turns into speedway, it can get quite busy though so get there early.
There are many places to stay in Berwick, plently of tradtional hotels, a travelodge and also a holiday camp. Although not much is provided at the holiday camp and only people staying there can be on the camp. It is right on the seaside though and close to the walls.
I enjoy visiting there its makes a very nice weekend away and i would definately recommend it. Dont be put of my the little to do as the sights are well worth visiting.
Advantages: Lots of historical interest. Disadvantages: Not a great tourist town.
Berwick is a very pleasant town, with a tremendous amount of history surrounding it, but not a town with a great interest for the average tourist. If you are interested in the anglo-celtic history of the area, in particular how the town changed hands between the Scots and the English (13 times between 1296 and 1482), then the town has plenty of places to visit. These include the old castle, the town walls, and in particular the Berwick Barracks, ... ...road in the centre of Berwick is Marygate and along this road there is a good selection of shops with many national retailers as well as small independent traders. If you interested in history, or if you just want a stroll around a compact shopping area, then this a good town to visit. If you are looking for a lot more then keep on looking, this will probably not be the town for you. ...
daseaford 19.07.2001
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Advantages: Easily accessible, Lots to see and do.. Disadvantages: You have to come home sometime....
...We usually stay at Berwick Holiday Centre which is just a short walk from Berwick Town Centre, It is a Haven site, with good quality accomodation and lots to do, we generally just use it as a base for our holidays as there is so much to see around and about.
Berwick itself has lots to offer,with an array of B&Bs to suit all budgets.
It boasts several musems including Berwick Barracks which is the oldest purpose built barracks in the UK, great little ...
kath66-2008 18.06.2008
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Advantages: Quiet, Warm, friendly Disadvantages: not for kids
...war with Russia. I visited Berwick over the Christmas period with my parter as her parent had just purchased a second home up there. Berwick is very much like Brighton. It is split into 2 towns which merge together quiet well.. On the southside is Tweedmouth also known as Spittal, on the northside across the river is Berwick. We walked into town a long the costal road from Spittal over the bridge into town. The main high street is on a hill with ... ...be parking along the old Berwick wall. When we were there we also saw seals coming up the river. Berwick is not a place where you can spend all day walking around, but you can certainly spend a good 3 or 4 hours looking round the shops, enjoying a drink and meal and taking in the atmosphere. If you are traveling up the A1 to Scotland then make time to visit the Berwick. ...
sleepi80 08.02.2005 (11.02.2005)
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...the north west of England Berwick is quite a big change, it quiet and peaceful, very friendly people and the fresh air is amazing. I have been once and i am hopefully moving there very soon. The first day i was there i fell in love with it there and then, it's not the liveliest place but it makes change from where i live with all the fights police sirens and drunken idiots. I would definately reccomend going to berwick upon tweed for a nice relaxed ...
hollie1408 02.03.2009
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