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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

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 would 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 & Tours

Friday 12 September:
1030
Saturday 13 September:
1030

Location & directions

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

Directions:
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 telephone number:
+447365800503
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 09:30 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. If you are interested in the medieval walls, there are guided walks both weekends.

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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