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YHA Berwick
Overview
Located on the quayside beside the river Tweed, YHA Berwick is a unique hostel with a Tower of Pisa-like lean! The hostel is well-situated for walking, cycling and beach-based activities, as well as trips to towns both north and south of the border, including both Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh.
It also has the Granary Bistro, a café and restaurant-come-event hosting venue, and a spot which allows like-minded visitors to chat over a drink or a bite to eat.
Accommodation at this hostel
- Private room is offered here
- Bed in a shared room is not offered here
- Camping & Cabins is not offered here
- Entire place is not offered here
Why guests love this hostel
- Directly on the historic walls
- Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island nearby
- On-site art gallery
Accommodation at YHA Berwick
Group booking
Serviced group stays for 16 to 62 people
Culture lovers, school trips and groups will love staying at YHA Berwick – a fascinating building with a lean bigger than the Tower of Pisa! How about a day out to Lindisfarne or a day in the town’s museums? You could even head north to Edinburgh or south to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is ideal for study groups, offering the Lowry trail for art lovers and the historic Elizabethan town walls. The medieval town has a colourful past and the hostel can help arrange history walks, activities on the River Tweed, and group trips to the theatre. It’s perfect for beachcombing and exploring the landmarks of Northumberland and the Scottish borders too.
Group-friendly facilities
Sleeping arrangements
Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.
Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.
Shared spaces
This hostel offers modern facilities in the heart of a historic town with free Wi-Fi, two meeting rooms, plenty of space to socialise and an on-site working art gallery.
Group catering
With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Berwick (see sample menu).
Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.
Parking
Parking is available at the hostel (charges apply).
Accredited site
YHA Berwick holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (105531).
This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby safety gates
- Café
- City view
- Classroom(s)
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Defibrillator
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Free on-street parking
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Indoor play area
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Licensed bar
- Lift
- Medium garden/grounds
- Meeting room(s)
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Paid on-street parking
- Paid parking on premises
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Unlimited breakfast
- Vending machines
- Water refill station
- Waterfront
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:30 – 10:00 at weekends. Meals are also available from 10:00 – 17:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Café and restaurant opening hours: Granary Bistro is open to the public from 11:00 - 20:30, Monday to Sunday.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel (charges apply). There are also many short and long-stay public car parks in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Berwick. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Berwick - Access Statement
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Food and drink at YHA Berwick
Things to do around YHA Berwick
Chillingham Castle
This ancient and remarkable fortress has alarming dungeons and torture chambers, as well as the beautiful parklands and gardens. It is reputed to be Britain's most Haunted Historic Castle! Visit the...
Cycling in Berwick
Berwick is the ideal destination for cycling and walking holidays in Northumberland. On six major cycle routes and with coastal walking routes to the North and South, exploring the area couldn't be...
Walking and rambling in Berwick
If you're planning on staying at YHA Berwick, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area...
Berwick Barracks and Main Guard
Enjoy military history? This interesting attraction has loads of information and exhibits about how British soldiers were treated. A great place for a rainy day.
Lindesfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Priory sits offshore on Holy Island and is reached by causeway at low tide. The peaceful atmosphere makes a visit well worth the effort.
Spittal Beach
Have a traditional day behind the seaside and enjoy this sandy beach with your family. Make sandcastles, watch the wildlife, or have a play in the fun splash-park area.
Alnwick Castle
Tour the castle and enjoy fascinating stories from the past. Children can step into the world of a medieval knight or pretend to be witches and wizards as they stroll the corridors. Alnwick Castle is...
Lindesfarne Priory in Berwick
Sitting offshore on Holy Island and reached by causeway at low tide. The peaceful atmosphere make a visit well worth the effort. Visit the website
Bamburgh Castle
Explore 14 public areas, learn more about the castle and watch history being uncovered during archaeological excavations. Sample Northumberland produce from the tea rooms. Visit the castle's website
Farne Island boat trips
A range of boat trips including the special grey seal cruise, Holy Island cruise and various bird-watching trips.
Elizabethan Town Walls
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.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne is famous both for its medieval religious heritage and its picturesque 16th century castle.
Lowry Trail
Spot the scenes where L.S. Lowry painted his matchstick men. The famous painter visited Berwick many times and this picturesque trail is a fantastic way to explore the town.
Farne Island Boat Trips in Berwick
A range of boat trips including the special grey seal cruise, Holy Island cruise and various bird-watching trips.
More about this hostel
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
History
Steeped in history, Berwick has ramparts to explore and also offers some breathtaking views from its Elizabethan town walls. YHA Berwick itself is housed in a 240-year-old restored granary.
Meet the team
The team here bring a whole set of skills to the hostel – from cheese making to archaeology, historian to writer, thespian to an explorer – and we all provide a wealth of enthusiasm and local knowledge to guests and visitors
Manager recommends: Northumberland is a hidden gem – there’s beaches and castles, history, and culture. The Old Town is surrounded by the largest medieval walls built during the reign of Elizabeth I, and has castle ruins and a Garrison building built to help defend England from the Scots. Slightly further afield there’s Lindisfarne and St. Abbs (Little Asgard), the Farne Islands and Edinburgh. Wildlife is abundant there, with seals and others and dolphins often spotted in the river and sea.
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