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Berwick-Upon-Tweed Travel Guide: 52 reviews and 151 photos
We moved to Berwick-upon-Tweed in 1990 from the south of England. We drove the the 400 miles with 2 children and 3 dogs whingeing and looking miserable, that was just the children, and as we passed by the outskirts of Newcastle being asked "Is this all there is, fields?" 14 years on and sadly the dogs have died but the children have grown up and moved on and have places of their own. I'm happy to say that after many cries of "I'm going back south as soon as I can" they have both settled in Berwick-upon-Tweed and now appreciate all the things that we do. Being by the coast the air is cleaner and fresher even if it is a few degrees chillier than the south. There is less traffic and Northumberland being the least populated county in Britain means we have lots of lovely wide open spaces of countryside and here in North Northumberland it feels quite rural but with out being stuck out in the sticks. The pace of life is definitely slower,very noticeable after a trip to London or big town in the south. There is quite a mix of English and Scots here which isn't suprising as Berwick is the most northerly town in England and you can practically walk across the border into Scotland. Over the years Berwick has been under Scottish rule and the debate goes on as to whether we are part of England or Scotland. I am just happy to live here regardless of which country it comes under.
- Pros:Town not spoilt by tourism, nice walks along river Tweed and Ramparts, good base to explore Cheviots and surrounding area, 58 miles to Edinburgh.
- Cons:Limited facilities, shops and not many places open in the evening to eat.
- In a nutshell:"A town full of history"
Reviews (4)
Do we speak the same language!
Warnings and Dangers
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It can take some getting used to the Berwick dialect. The following are words you may hear and their meaning. Not sure... more travel advice
Not much in the way of night life.
Nightlife
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Bedrocks is the only nightclub in the town and it probably caters for the under 25's Slightly like Newcastle, girls go... more travel advice
Caravan Park
Hotels
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I stayed here some years ago before moving to the town and thought it was a good base for being close to the town and... more travel advice
Convenient for railway station
Hotels
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I have not stayed at this hotel It is the first one you come to after leaving the rail station so especially convenient... more travel advice
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Excellent pics and well-written, informative 5 star tips - Well Done - MikeStarr5 in sunny "Barking Town", London - Particularly liked the language tips !
We visit the town quite often. Nice to see an inside perspective.
not far from lake country