Spittal Beach and Village

Spittal has long been known as a holiday resort, since the 18th century when visitors were keen to bathe in the sea here and drink from the spa well. The Victorian promenade allows visitors to stroll by the sea, taking in the fresh North Sea air and beautiful views across the sea, of the Lighthouse, the Elizabethan Walls and of Berwick town at the mouth of the River Tweed (an excellent place for photography). Visit the play/splash park or Venetian Pavilion as well as the beach for traditional seaside entertainment.

https://www.visitberwick.com/where-to-go/spittal-beach/
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-east-england/northumberland/spittal.htm
https://www.facebook.com/spittalisgreat

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The Lowry Trail (Spittal)

Free self-guided walk in the footsteps of Manchester artist L.S. Lowry, who used to holiday frequently in Berwick-upon-Tweed, highlighting the more than thirty sketches, drawings and paintings while visiting the area. https://www.visitberwick.com/what-to-do/the-lowry-trail/

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Karmic Cakery

Vegan cafe & bakery in Spittal - https://www.facebook.com/karmic.cakery/

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The Bear Claw Brewery

Small brewery in Spittal whose focus is brewing oak-fermented and aged beer https://www.bearclawbrewery.com/

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Berwick Boat Trips (and Dolphin watch)

The Border Belle is licensed by The Maritime and Coastguard Agency to accommodate up to 60 passengers (reduced this to 35 passengers to allow for some social distancing) trips are available along the coast or up the river and last from 1 to 3.5 hours - https://www.berwickboattrips.co.uk/

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The Maltings (Berwick) Theatre & Cinema

The Maltings Theatre, Cinema and Berwick Visual Arts is a "mixed-use" venue, presenting both live work (theatre, dance, music, comedy, and more), films & event broadcasts, classes, and visual arts exhibitions. The venue also includes the Stage Door (a bohemian-style theatre bar) and Maltings Kitchen restaurant. Off-site facilities include two galleries in the town: the Granary Gallery and the Gymnasium Gallery - https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/

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Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre & Pool (+soft play area)

Brand new in 2022 the leisure centre is only 4-minutes by car or a 15-minute walk from Spittal. https://www.activenorthumberland.org.uk/Centres/Berwick-Sports-Leisure-Centre.aspx

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The Elizabethan walls

Berwick’s Elizabethan Walls are the only example of bastioned town walls in Britain and one of the best-preserved examples in Europe. At a little over a mile it’s a low impact way of getting a feel for the history and geography of Berwick on foot - https://www.visitberwick.com/where-to-go/berwicks-elizabethan-walls/

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Berwick museum and Art Gallery

Discover the characters, nooks and crannies of old Berwick as you explore a fascinating recreation of the old town. Learn about its Middle Ages and then enjoy the beautiful masterpieces from the magnificent Berwick Burrell Collection. Enjoy our temporary exhibitions, modern art and interactive family fun too.- https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/berwick-museum-art-gallery/

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Berwick Barracks and Main Guard

Built in the early 18th century the Barracks was among the first in England to be purpose built. The 'By Beat of Drum' exhibition gives you an insight into the life of the British infantryman from the Civil War to the First World War. The Barracks also houses The King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-barracks-and-main-guard/

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Berwick Town Hall (Guildhall)

A Town Hall has stood on this site since at least the 16th century. Begun in 1750, this building stands majestically at the south end of Marygate. Until the 1830s, the Guild of Freemen governed civic affairs in Berwick from this building. A guided tour of the Town Hall allows you to visit the jail and old town courtroom (reconstructed in the debtors’ jail). Secret gems include the 18th century graffiti in the ‘drunks’ cell’ and the ‘condemned’ cell! - https://freemenofberwick.org.uk/town-hall/

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Paxton House

One of the finest examples of an 18th-century Palladian Country house in all of Britain. There are many activities at Paxton House to keep you busy for a whole day, including house tours, boat trips and net fishing on the River Tweed, tearoom and gift shop, extensive grounds and gardens, galleries and exhibitions - https://paxtonhouse.co.uk/

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