From Local Seeds, Great Plants Grow - guided walk

Claire and Kate will guide you round Castle Parks and will help answer these questions as well as showing you how to collect seeds sustainably and how to store them. All participants will receive a free, previously prepared packet of locally collected seed, to grow themselves, if the weather isn’t suitable for collecting seed on the day. A chance to find out more about the Parks and grow a plant in the future from local seeds.

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 & Tours

Friday 19 September:

1030

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 website:

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

Booking opens:

22 Aug 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

There are some steep slopes.

Additional information

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

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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