Elizabethan Town Walls

Overview

Berwick has been sacked or captured 13 times; these epic walls were built to keep out the invading Scots. Spend a day walking along them and get a great view across the town and stunning estuary.

What makes it special

Great views across the town
Epic town walls

Week days: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Hostels nearby

Elizabethan Town Walls

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DR

Map references

OS Grid Ref:: NT 99840 53071
Lat/Lng:: 55.771075, -2.0061108
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Contact information

Phone:: +44 01670 622155
Email:: [email protected]

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