Berwick-upon-Tweed Tourist Information Centre
Type: Tourist Information Centre
Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most Northerly town in England and just a stone's throw from the Scottish Border. The town changed hands 13 times during 300 years of Border warfare, a vivid history which can be experienced best by walking the Elizabethan Walls. The walls completely encircle the town affording spectacular views of the three bridges across the River Tweed, the beautiful Georgian buildings on the waterfront and of Bamburgh and Lindisfarne Castles on the distant coast. The Tourist Information Centre is located in the town centre and offers a wide range of services including; accommodation booking service, local bus and train information, information on attractions and events, Bus excursion tickets, Parking permit sales and an assortment of local produce, gifts and books for sale. Our assistants are here to help with every aspect of the tourist experience, providing excellent local knowledge in a friendly and welcoming manner.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012 | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| 01/04/2012 - 30/06/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| 01/09/2012 - 31/10/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 13:00 |
Road Directions
From A1 North (Edinburgh) - At first roundabout on A1, take 2nd exit (signposted Berwick). Continue straight down North road. Pass the Railway station on right and this road becomes Castlegate. Keep going straight down Castlegate. There is a large Car Park on left hand side (next to Somerfield Supermarket) with all day parking to the rear. Continue through archway onto Marygate. Over roundabout and TIC is on left. There is no parking outside the TIC, so leaving the car in Castlegate car park is advised.
From A1 South (Newcastle) - At the first roundabout on the A1 take 2nd exit (signposted Tweedmouth and Spittal) Follow road round corner and up hill. Down hill into 30mph area, this is Tweedmouth. Continue straight over mini roundabout, pass retail park. Go straight through Tweedmouth to another mini roundabout, go straight over onto bridge. Over bridge to traffic lights and mini roundabout, take left and TIC is on right hand side. There is not parking outside the TIC, so we advise that you continue straight over next roundabout and through archway. Then immediate right turn into Car Park (next to Somerfield Supermarket). All day parking is to the rear of the car park.
Public Transport Directions
By Train - Leave the station through Car Park and turn left then right past the Castle hotel on the corner. This is Castlegate. Continue down Castlegate for approx 5mins walking time, through archway onto Marygate. The TIC is just past the mini roundabout on the Right hand side of Marygate.
By Bus - Most buses drop off at the railway station (directions as above) and Golden Square. Leaving Golden Square, head towards mini roundabout (not towards the bridge) and go left onto Marygate. The TIC is on the Righthand side of Marygate, just before the 2nd mini roundabout.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Enjoy England Official Partner 2010
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2010 - Bronze 2010
Facilities
Provider Features
- Accommodation Booking Service - 10% commission taken on first night only
- Fax and Photocopy Service - Charge of 10p per copy or 50p per fax
- Route Planning Service
- Travel Information Service
- Visitor Information Service
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing Loop
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - On Street parking 50 yards from TIC on Marygate
- RADAR Key Sales - £3.50 each, proof of disability required
Parking & Transport
- Bus Route - Buses leave from Golden square and Chapel Street, both within a minutes walk from TIC
- Car Parking Offsite - Long and short stay parking is available on Castlegate just 2 minutes walk from TIC
- Station nearby - Railway station 10 mins walk from TIC
- Taxi rank nearby - 100 yards around corner on Walkergate, or outside WHSmiths on Marygate
Payment Methods
- All Major Credit/Debit Cards Accepted - American Express not accepted
Provider Facilities
- Gift Shop - Wide range of gifts, souvenirs, crafts and delicious local produce. A new range of Christmas gifts, stocking fillers, cards and decorations will be available from 1st November!
Berwick-upon-Tweed Tourist Information Centre
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1BN
Tel: +44 01289 301780
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