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Where Berwick’s building stones come from - guided walk

Berwick Holiday Centre, Magdalene Fields, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NE

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Where did the building stone come from in the past to construct some of Berwick's buildings? Join Alison Tymon and Ann Kellie to find out more, exploring rocks and fossils and looking at the medieval walls.

If you are interested in geology, this is a chance to enjoy a walk with experts. There will be a short visit onto the beach to look at the rocks and fossils and then a walk to the medieval walls to look at the building stones. A fun walk for those of all ages. Families welcome.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1000
Thursday 17 September:
1000

Location & directions

Berwick Holiday Centre, Magdalene Fields, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NE

Directions:
Go past the Holiday Centre and meet at the toilets on the road towards Magdalene Fields Golf Club. There is often an ice-cream van there. Look out for some bunting and a Meeting Point sign
Contact on day:
Berwick HODS
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:
17 Sep 2026 08:00 AM

Accessibility details

Steps to descend to get to the beach. Please wear sensible footwear. Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

If you are interested in geology, there is also a walk at Cocklawburn - see separate entry.

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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