Berwick Parish Church : An Introduction to its unique history
Berwick Parish Church, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
When George Fenwick was Governor of Berwick in the 17th century, funds were raised to build the church using stone and timber from the disused Castle. It was completed in 1652. and was designed and built as a Puritan place of worship consisting of a regular nave with 2 side aisles and no chancel. It has no tower or steeple, reputedly at the express orders of Oliver Cromwell. Although there are other surviving Cromwellian churches, this is the only one still used as an Anglican Parish Church today.
Timings
- Friday 18 September:
- 1100; 1200; 1400 ; 1500
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100; 1200; 1400; 1500
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1200 ; 1400; 1500
Location & directions
Berwick Parish Church, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DF
- Directions:
- The Church is beside the Parade Car Park. Look out for the HODS bunting at the entrance to the Churchyard. Go inside the Church for the start of the tour.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS
- Telephone number:
- +447365800503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Disabled parking is in the public carpark beside the building
Additional information
Over the weekend (18 - 20) , there will be another tour - Myths and Legends of Trees - based on the Churchyard. See separate entry for timings.
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)
