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Un mini-guide de
Berwick-upon-Tweed: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Parcourir les remparts
The ramparts circle the old town, so a walk along them is the easiest way to see the bridges, the river mouth and the barracks.
Plan Holy Island from here
Visit Northumberland says Berwick Tourist Information Centre has full details of the tides and the bus service to Holy Island.
Car-free discount
English Heritage gives 20% off a walk-up ticket at Lindisfarne Priory if you show a Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley bus ticket.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Berwick-upon-Tweed?
Berwick-upon-Tweed is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England. England's northernmost town: the station, buses and walls for a Holy Island trip. Nearby stops and stations include Berwick-upon-Tweed station, Buses to Holy Island.
How long do I need in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
Half a day for the walls and the town centre. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Berwick town walls, Berwick Barracks, Royal Border Bridge. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Berwick-upon-Tweed station (East Coast Main Line); Buses to Holy Island (Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 6 places to eat and drink in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous listons 1 hôtel et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez les disponibilités et les tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Berwick-upon-Tweed accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Berwick-upon-Tweed
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Berwick town walls
Defences around the old town; you can walk much of the circuit on top of the ramparts, looked after by English Heritage.
Holy Trinity Church
Parish church in the town centre, a rare example of a church built in the Commonwealth period of the 1650s.
Berwick Castle
Remains of the medieval castle beside the railway station, cared for by English Heritage with the ramparts.
Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
More areas to explore
Crédits photos
- Berwick Town Hall: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Berwick town walls: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Holy Trinity Church: James@hopgrove, Public domain, source
- Berwick Castle: Euan Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Holy Island & the causeway coast: matthew Hunt, CC BY 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
Keep exploring Lindisfarne (Holy Island)