Getting to Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick-upon-Tweed in on the main London to Edinburgh train line. Journey times vary but London to Berwick-upon-Tweed generally takes about 3hrs 40mins and from Edinburgh 40mins. 1 Sallyport is a 15mins walk from the train station, or if you prefer there is always a taxi.

If you plan to use a car, Berwick-upon-Tweed is just off the A1, roughly half way between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh.

For more detailed directions, including where to park a car, click the map to the left.

Sallyport is a French term derived from the fact that this is where the soldiers used to sally forth to battle (the lane leads to a small gateway through the unique Elizabethan walls out to the harbour's edge).

This gracious home has inglenook and marble fireplaces, original stained glass, rag rugs, antique pine, dreamy sofas and up to date exciting breakfasts!!!

This is a prime location if you wish to be in the centre of town close to pubs, restaurants and the theatre.

What's Special About Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Berwick-upon-Tweed has outstanding architecture - over 260 listed buildings and 3 magnificent bridges.

It has England's only intact Elizabethan Walls that are one of the best preserved in Europe and are similar to those in Lucca in Italy. There are also superb views to Holy Island.

Berwick was also L. S. Lowry's favourite holiday resort and there is a “Lowry Trail”.

There are also River Boat Trips from May to September and a wonderful Dickensian Christmas Market.

Berwick-upon-Tweed has always been famous as a port and a market town where years ago farmers brought their wool and grain to be bought and shipped out. One prominent feature of Berwick is its many granaries. A symbol of how important farming has been to this community for years and years.

Berwick is also the most northern town in England and has the most beautiful unspoilt landscape all around it. It is soaked in intriguing history having changed hands between England and Scotland 13 times. In fact, if you have seen the famous film 'Braveheart' you will be interested to know that William Wallace's left arm was hung on the old bridge 100 yards from us, in 1305 by Edward I as a warning to the Scots.

It is the only town in Britain to have a purpose built garrison…a home built solely for the soldiers whose job it was to keep the Scots at bay.

Places To Visit A Stroll around the Elizabethan Walls that encircle the town. Lindisfarne Holy Island 9 miles away. St Abbs Head only 9 miles. Bamburgh beach and castle 15 miles. The Alnwick Castle and Gardens 30 miles. Edinburgh 40 minutes by train.
Links to Useful Sites Alnwich Gardens Holy Island Safe Crossing Times Train Times to Edinburgh