Historic Houses and Gardens
Abbotsford - 01896 752043
Melrose, Scottish Borders,TD6 9BQ
Built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott (1811-1832)
Contains many items collected by him.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café
www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk
Alnwick Garden – 01665 511350
Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
Alnwick Garden is a must see. Few gardens can rival scale of beauty.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant, Open All Year
www.alnwickgarden.com
Cragside – 01669 620333
Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7PX
Victorian mansion - first in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Limited Disabled access, Restaurant
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Hirsel Country Park– 01890 882834
Coldstream, Scottish Borders,
Arts and Crafts centre, museum, Tea room and Gallery. Visitors can enjoy walks by the lakeside, river and through the acres of grounds and woods.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café, Restaurant, Open All Year
www.hirselcountrypark.co.uk
Lindisfarne Gospel Gardens – 01289 389004
Holy Island
The Gospel garden was based on a silver award winning show garden at Chelsea Flower Show.
FREE, Garden, Open All Year
Manderston – 01361 883450
Duns, Berwickshire, TD113PP
The classical house with unique silver staircase and “upstairs downstairs,” atmosphere.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café
www.manderston.co.uk
Mellerstain – 01573 410225
Gordon, Berwickshire, TD3 6LG
One of Scotland’s finest mansions. With beautiful rooms inside and magnificent views over the gardens to the Cheviot Hills.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café, Restaurant.
www.mellerstain.com
Paxton House – 01289 386291
By Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1SZ
A Palladian country mansion, furnished by Chippendale. The picture gallery is used as an outstation for the National Galleries of Scotland. Adventure playground, guided tours and events.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café, Restaurant.
www.paxtonhouse.co.uk
Preston Tower – 01665 589227
Ellingham, Northumberland.
Built by Sir Robert Harbottle in 1392. One of the few survivors of 78 peel towers listed in 1415.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Open All Year.
Wallington Hall – 01670 773600
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 4AR
Set in 100 acres of lawns, lakes and woodland, Wallington Hall features fine collections of porcelain, dolls houses ad a Museum of Curiosities. Grounds open all year.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café, Restaurant.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Museums
Berwick Barracks – 01289 304493
The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DF
The oldest purpose built military barracks in Britain, which now houses three Museums…
Admission charged, Parking, WC.
Closed October 1st 2008 – March 31st 2009, open April 1st 2009 – September 30th 2009
By Beat of Drum – 01289 304493
An exhibition that chronicles the history of the British infantryman
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Berwick Borough Museum – 01289 301869
An exploration of Berwick history and home to part of the Burrell collection plus temporary exhibitions.
Kings Own Scottish Borderers – 01289 307426
Relates the proud history of this distinguished regiment.
Cell Block Museum and Town Hall – 01289 330900
Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed,
Bygone Berwick-upon-Tweed, captured through historical artefacts.
Admission charged, WC
Grace Darling Museum – 01668 214465
Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7AE
A national heroine who, with her father in 1838, rescued survivors from the SS Forfarshire.
FREE, Parking, WC, Disabled access.
www.rnli.org.uk
Heatherslaw Mill – 01890 820338
Ford and Etal Estates, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QA
A rare chance to see a restored and working 19th Century, water-powered corn mill.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant
www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Jim Clark Room – 01361 883961
Duns, Berwickshire,
Motor racing trophies, photographs and other racing memorabilia, commemorating the late Jim Clark.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access
Norham Station – 01289 382217
Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2LW
The station has a model railway, collection of Victoriana and a working signal box. Visits by prior arrangement.
Admission charged, Parking.
Wildlife
Chain Bridge Honey Farm – 01289 386362
Horncliffe, Northumberland, TD15 2XT
Visit the honey makers at work! Information and Visitor Centre, Bus Café and seasonal scenic bus tours of North Northumberland.
Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant, Open All Year
www.chainbridgehoney.co.uk
Chillingham Wild White Cattle – 01668 215250
Chillingham, Northumberland,
Before the dawn of history, wild cattle roamed the forests of Britain. These are the sole survivors, pure bred and uncrossed with domestic cattle, cared for at Chillingham on land untouched for 1000 years.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking.
www.chillingham-wildcattle.org.uk
Conundrum Farm – 01289 308000
By Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland,
A variety of traditional and rare breed farm animals, play area, pedal tractors, pony rides, nature trail and 4.5 acre trout fishing lake.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Café and Restaurant.
www.conundrumfarm.co.uk
The Farne Islands – 01665 721099
Seahouses, Northumberland
Just off the coast by Seahouses, the Farne Islands Provide a home for many species of sea birds (including puffins) and a colony of grey seals, during the summer months.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access
Seahouses Marine Life Centre – 01665 721257
Seahouses, Northumberland
Follow a fisherman’s life at sea and ashore.
Symbols – Admission charged, Cafe
Castles
Bamburgh Castle – 01668 214515
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Ancient capital of Northumbria and once home to Lord and Lady Armstrong. A treasury of Northern History.
Admission charged, garden, parking, toilet, café, disabled access.
www.bamburghcastle.com
Chillingham Castle – 01668 215359
Chillingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 5NJ
Magnificent medieval fortress with Tudor additions. Castle open to day visitors May-Sept. Souvenir shop and tearoom. Open for weddings, corporate days, ghost tours and castle tours all year round.
www.chillingham-castle.com
Etal Castle – 01890 820332
Etal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TN
A 14th century castle and visitor centre detailing Border warfare and the nearby Battle of Flodden Field. With audio tours.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, Disabled access
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Floors Castle – 01573 223333
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD5 7SF
Home of the Duke of Roxburgh. The apartments display magnificent French furniture, Chinese and European porcelain.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant
www.floorscastle.com
Lindisfarne Castle – 01289 389244
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2SH
Holy Island’s fairytale castle built in 1550, filled with Flemish furniture. Also has a Gertrude Jeckyll garden.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Norham Castle – 01289 382329
Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JY
Border stronghold ransacked and partially destroyed in 1513. It is the setting for Sir Walter Scott’s “Marmion”. Audio tape facilities.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, Disabled access
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Alnwick Castle – 01665 510777
Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ
Home of the Duke of Northumberland and described by the Victorians as the “Windsor of the North”.
Admission charged, Garden, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant
www.alnwickcastle.com
Other Attractions
Berwick Main Guard – 01289 308005
Palace Street,Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1HR
Georgian military guardhouse located at Palace Green contains exhibitions about the fortifications, garrison town and Royal Berwick.
Berwick Gymnasium Gallery – 01289 304493
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DG
Celebrate contemporary visual arts during a series of exhibitions throughout the summer months.
Within Berwick Barracks.
FREE, Parking.
Berwick Parish and Unique Cromwellian Church – 01289 306136
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
With 16th century Flemish glass. Lutyens Reredos. Open for visitors throughout the year. Audio loop available. Guided tours by appointment.
Parking, WC, Disabled access, Open All Year
Flodden Battlefield – 01668 214515
Flodden, Branxton
Site of the 1513 battle between the Scots and the English. 1910 stone monument. Information boards explain the vital army positions.
FREE, Parking, Open All Year
www.flodden.net
Heatherslaw Light Railway – 01890 820317
Ford and Etal Estates, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QA
A 15” gauge steam and diesel railway from Heatherslaw Mill to Etal village along the banks of the River Till. A round trip.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Restaurant
www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Lady Waterford Hall – 01890 820503
Ford, Northumberland
The hall is beautifully decorated with biblical murals painted by Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, one of the leading amateur lady artists of the 19th century, using villagers as models.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access
www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Lindisfarne Centre – 01289 389004
Marygate, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2SD
Housing an exhibition of life on Holy Island, with an electronic version of Lindisfarne Gospels.
Admission charged, WC, Disabled access, Open All Year
www.lindisfarne.org.uk
Lindisfarne Priory – 01289 389200
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland - TD15 2RX
The North’s cradle of Christianity, founded by St Aidan in the 7th century to convert pagan Northumbria.
Admission charged, WC, Disabled access
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Maltings Theatre and Arts Centre – 01289 330999
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1AJ
A lively programme of year-round events for all the family.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant, Open All Year
www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
Pot-A-Doodle-Do – 01289 307107
Borewell, Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RJ
An interactive craft activity centre designed to appeal to all ages and abilities. Fishing and Quad-biking.
Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café and Restaurant, Open All Year
www.potadoodledo.com
The Swan Centre for Leisure – 01289 330603
Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2AS
Leisure pool with flume and wave machine plus full range of sports, leisure facilities and children’s holiday programme.
Admission charged, Parking, WC, Disabled access, Café, Open All Year
Lindisfarne Limited – 01289 389230
St Aidan's Winery, Holy Island, Northumberland. TD15 2RX
Lindisfarne mead, fudge preserves, fruit wines, beers and ciders, malt whiskeys and liqueurs. Visitors can visit the winery showroom and sample the mead (adults only).
www.lindisfarne-mead.co.uk
The Barn at Beal, Visitor and Education Centre
Opening January 2008, The Barn at Beal offers a totally new interactive visitor experience where you can learn all about life on a real working farm.
Arts and Crafts
Lindisfarne Scriptorium – 0870 7451172
Mary Fleeson
Farne House, Marygate, Holy Island, TD15 2SJ
Taking spiritual and visual inspiration from the work of the monks who created wonderful books like the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells, and using modern materials and techniques of calligraphy, illumination and illustration to create new works of art.
www.lindisfarne-scriptorium.co.uk
Tower House Pottery – 01289 307314
Peter and Margaret Thomas
Tower Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2BD
Open by appointment.
The Pottery Studio – 01668 281623
Vanessa Waller
56 High Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BG
Open by appointment
Specialist in Mocha Ware decoration. Hand thrown pots for the house and garden.
Commissions most welcome.
The Market Shop and Sallyport Gallery – 01289 307749
David and Jill Spence (Proprietors)
48 Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1AQ
Venture down historic Bridge Street to peruse our gallery containing three rooms of art, gifts, cards, books and pottery.
Studio Two Ceramics – 01665 510696
Veronica Ballan
8 Percy Terrace, Alnwick, NE66 1AF
Handcrafted collectable ceramic figures. Makers of the famous faceless ladies ceramics collection.
Belford Craft Gallery – 01668 213888
2 Market Place, Belford, NE70 7ND
High quality crafts, paintings, & prints from Northumberland and the Borders.
Beautiful hand made cards and textiles, furniture, wood turning and carving
Wenda Fisken - 01289 386565
Kirkbanny Farm, Foulden, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1UH
Kirkbanny Farm Pottery produces highly attractive terracotta ware, all of which are hand-built, press-moulded and thrown by Wenda Fisken.