Berwick's Fishy Heritage - guided walk
Berwick Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN
Fishing for salmon, sea trout, herring, crab, lobsters and even whales has played an important part in Berwick’s economy for thousands of years. This walk will explore key aspects of Berwick’s Fishy Heritage from the Middle Ages. You will see the buildings used for the trade, hear about how fish were packed for transport across the country and admire the views across the river shaped by fishing activities over the centuries.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1500
Location & directions
Berwick Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN
- Directions:
- Meet at the bottom of the Town Hall steps - it's the big building in the middle of Marygate.
- Contact on day:
- Berwick HODS Team
- Telephone number:
- +447365800503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book in advance via Eventbrite. If you have difficulty doing this, contact [email protected] or phone Berwick Record Office on 01289 301865 and we can book your place for you.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105
- Booking opens:
- 22 Aug 2025 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2025 02:00 PM
Accessibility details
There are some steps but if you let us know in advance, we can meet you at a designated point on the route.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
