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Berwick Barracks - Its History and Future

English Heritage, The Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Here's your chance to find out about the history of the Barracks and plans for the Living Barracks Project on this short guided tour led by Joe Lang from the Berwick Barracks Heritage Trust

Berwick Record Office

Berwick Record Office

Fuller's Engraving of the Barracks, 1799

Berwick's Barracks is one of the first purpose built structures of this kind to be built in England. Designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, they were opened in 1721, much to the delight of the local townspeople who had to accommodate the soldiers prior to this. In this short tour, Joe will talk about the history of the site and the exciting plans for it which will come to fruition over the next couple of years.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
1430 & 1530
Sunday 21 September:
1430 & 1530

Location & directions

English Heritage, The Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF

Directions:
The Barracks is the big building near the Parade Car Park . Meet in the Barracks Square near the Officers Mess.
Contact on day:
Berwick HODS
Telephone number:
+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

The Barracks will be open on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September all day. Just wander in and enjoy the Barracks Square and the other events which are happening there including children's activities. See separate entries

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 25 minute(s)

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