Castle Vale Park – Native Plants and the Human Connection

Join Claire In this walk, where you will find out about some of the traditional uses of plants which can be found in the park – either as food, medicine, crafts or fire lighting. A must for anyone interested in the connection between humans and the botanical world and a chance to view plants in a different light.

Castle Vale Park was opened in 1931. The land was donated to the town by Mr. John Cairns, a baker who lived next to what is now the park. Originally, the vale was the site of a stream that powered a corn mill. It was designed as a promenading park with a Lily Pond for quiet reflection!

Coronation Park was planted out in 1937 to celebrate what should have been the coronation of Edward VIII. After his abdication, the coronation was that of his brother George VI, our current King's grandfather. This park was also the site of a corn mill hence its local name - 'Tommy the Miller's'

With the help of Lottery funding, both parks were restored in 2013, reinvigorating these little known gems near the centre of Berwick. The parks are managed by Northumberland County Council and a very active 'Friends' Group.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

1100

Location & directions

Castle Vale Park, Railway Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF

Directions:

Meet at the entrance to Castle Vale Park, at the bottom of the steps from the railway station. Look out for the Meeting Point board.

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 contact name:

Berwick HODS

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105

Booking opens:

21 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2026 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

There are some steep slopes.

Additional information

If you are interested in plants, there are tours of Berwick Allotments on Saturday 13 & 20 September - see separate entry

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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