The Stables at Beal
Berwick upon Tweed
JUST A 12 MINUTE DRIVE FROM BEAL
Providing everything you need; History, culture, galleries, theatre/cinema, antique shops, parks, swimming baths, specialised shops and independant coffee shops and restaurants
The Royal Border Bridge
This photo shows Berwick Bridge followed by the Royal Tweed Bridge and finally the iconic Royal Border Bridge
As you enter the town you can see the impressive Royal Border Bridge designed by Robert Louis Stephenson and opened by Queen Victoria. It remains in use today as part of the East Coast Mainline and has 28 arches
There are river walks on both sides of the Tweed which pass under all the three bridges in Berwick. You will also come across the ruins of Berwick Castle and can pop into one of the beautiful parks on the way.
Berwick Town Walls
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The Town Walls at Berwick were first built in the early 14 century under King Edward I after his capture of the town from the Scots. Berwick has changed hands with the Scots 13 times !
While walking around the walls you will come across a park with a rose garden and benches and a play area with swings etc for children.. you will also see Berwick Light house with lovely views towards Spittal .
A delight is the boat trips from the Quayside in Berwick,with sightings of seals and dolphins on a good day
The Lowery Trail
The Lowery Trail covers about 5-6 miles but you can do as little or as much as you want. The trail takes in the Elizabethan walls and Berwick town before crossing the River into Tweedmouth and Spittal. There are pictures of L S Lowery's paintings on boards and you can then view the site of how it looks today.
Spittal has a sandy beach, with a play area and splash park for children to enjoy.
There is also indoor amusements to help pass the time if it should dare to rain.
If you have still got the energy you could carry on walking to the beautiful Cocklawburn Beach, but I would probably advise you to make a separate trip another day. Well worth it for its glorious vast sandy beach and maybe add it to a visit to Pot-a-doodle Do for lunch and maybe ' have a go pottery' for the children