Crime Unlocked

Berwick Heritage Open Days took part in the HODs New Wave programme back in 2022 where we worked with young people to develop new, innovative HODs events. We've continued this tradition with this event created by a young person for all ages.

Based on cases uncovered in the local archives, find out who was in the prison in the Town Hall and what life was like there. Come along and hear how Berwick meted out justice in the past and its consequences. View the condemned cell and hear the stories behind who was imprisoned there. Afterwards enjoy a short walk down to the Quayside to hear about other cases.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

1800

Sunday 21 September:

1500

Location & directions

Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN

Directions:

It's the big building with the steeple in Marygate. Use the side entrance on Friday and the main entrance on Sunday.

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 opens:

22 Aug 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

21 Sep 2025 02:00 PM

Accessibility details

The prison area is upstairs. There is no lift in the building.

Additional information

On the Friday evening, combine the tour with a sneak preview of the photographic exhibition in the Guildhall all weekend. Access that night will be via the side entrance. There will be other events going on in the building as well on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September - see other entries for details. .

Max no of people per tour:

24

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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