Home > Attractions > Northumberland > Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Berwick Barracks were built in 1717 to a design by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, making it one of the first purpose-built military barracks in Britain. Construction took place between 1719 and 1721, and produced a barracks large enough to house 600 men with 36 officers.

The Barracks are composed of two three-storey blocks divided by a square. The other sides of the square were filled with a store block (called the Clock Block) and a gatehouse. Although Hawksmoor is credited with the design, the finished project is quite different, leading to the conclusion that the original design was heavily altered by Thomas Phillips, engineer to the Board of Ordinance.

Within the Barracks are three separate museums; the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum, the Berwick Borough Museum, and the Berwick Gymnasium Art Gallery. The soldier's barracks now hosts a special exhibit called 'By Beat of Drum', which recounts what life was like in the military over the years.

Nearby is Main Guard, a Georgian house on Berwick quay, built to act as a guard house. Within Main House is a special exhibition, on 'The Story of a Border Garrison Town', telling the rich and often turbulent history of Berwick.

The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, TD15 1DF

About Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Just off Church Street. Seasonal opening only.
Website: Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks
English Heritage
Location map
OS NU001531
Heritage Rating:   ?

Nearest attractions Nearest Towns and Villages Nearest accommodation Nearest Tourist Information Centre

OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Berwick Castle - 0.5 miles (Castle) Paxton House - 4.2 miles (Historic House) Norham Castle - 6.5 miles (Castle) Ayton Castle - 6.8 miles (Historic House) Eyemouth Museum - 7.7 miles (Museum) Etal Castle - 9.7 miles (Castle) Lindisfarne - 10.1 miles (Countryside) Heatherslaw Light Railway - 10.3 miles (Family)

Nearest Towns and Villages Tweedmouth - 1.5 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 1.6 miles away Spittal - 1.6 miles away Norham - 7 miles away Etal - 9.3 miles away Ford - 10.1 miles away Holy Island - 10.1 miles away Wark-on-Tweed - 14.1 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mole Cottage - 7.6 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Chirnside, Borders Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £165

Honeysuckle Cottage - 11.1 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Wooler, Northumberland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £250

Crab-apple Cottage - 11.1 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Wooler, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £340

More Self Catering near Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

Nearest Hotels

Kings Arms Hotel - 0.2 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland Stay from: £79.00

Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel - 2.2 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland Stay from: £40.00

Travelodge Berwick Upon Tweed - 5.3 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland Stay from: £25.00

More Hotels near Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Mansergh House - 0.1 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland From: £55.00

Arena Property - 0.2 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Caroline House - 1.1 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland From: £25.00

More bed and breakfasts near Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

Berwick upon Tweed
Tourist Information Centre
106 Marygate
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland
England
TD15 1BN
Tel: 01289 330 733
Fax: 01289 330 448
Email: tourism@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk
Map