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A castle that's not a castle, on an island that's not an island.

For too long, the history of Tweedmouth has been neglected. This tour, led by local historian, Jim Herbert sheds light on many aspects of an old part of Tweedmouth, from medieval parliaments to social life and its forgotten industries.

Enjoy a guided walk around this beautiful churchyard and discover the myths and legends of some of the tree species evident there. A Churchyard walk with a difference ! Come along and find out more.

Kit Hobkirk, Director of Music at the Parish Church, will talk about the role of music in the church and demonstrate the Church's fine pipe organ. A must for music lovers.

Join local Archivist, Linda Bankier as she leads you on this short online walk to discover the stories of the families that lived and worked in the cottages and smokehouses of the Greenses. See buildings not featured in the in-person walk.

This church is a building of exceptional historic importance, a very rare example of a Commonwealth period church. Join Charles Bothwick in a guided walk exploring art and symbolism in the message and meaning of some of its stained glass windows

Join us in Berwick Library to make crafty creations from recycled materials on the HODs theme of architecture. Create your own Berwick buildings past, present and future. Lots of sticking, gluing and decorating fun ! For all ages.

Join Phil Rowett and find out about this fascinating church with interesting features and a churchyard with some notable burials.

Cedric Morris (1889 - 1982) was one of the most talented painters of the natural world in the 20th century. Come and see this exhibition which is the first major presentation of his work in the North East. A must for art lovers.

Join local volunteer guides for a short tour of the Cedric Morris exhibition. The tour will give an overview of Morris' life and highlights different artworks and themes in the exhibition

Join Professor Maria Chester from Berwick Educational Association for an in-depth exploration of Cedric Morris, Artist, Plantsman & Traveller. This is a opportunity to explore his work, relationships, travels and love of plants in more detail.

Find out about Berwick's history in its Visitor Centre sited in a former Methodist Church. As well as its usual displays on Berwick, see an exhibition of images of Berwick in the 1990s. There are definitely some changes !

Berwick is full of fascinating buildings and landmarks. Who was Dr Maclagan and why does he have a memorial, who created Berwick Cockles? See in one place the information we have collected. You'll be amazed at what you can find out.

How well do you know Berwick, Tweedmouth and Spittal? Test your knowledge with our online quizzes. There's plenty to try!

Who founded the Charity School back in 1724 and where was the school sited in the past ? Who attended the school and who were the teachers? Find the answers to these questions at this exhibition to celebrate the school's 300th anniversary.

As part of Heritage Open Days, drop in to Berwick Library during opening hours to help build a mini Berwick out of Lego. Bring your imagination and we'll provide the Lego! Come along and see what you can create. For all ages both young and old.

Artists Gareth Hudson and Toby Thirling want you to join their community choir. Be part of a new choral project inspired by Northumberland’s monastic vocal traditions and the spiritual life of Berwick-upon-Tweed - whatever that means to you.

Specially devised for Heritage Open Days, come along and find out about the history of this unusual Cromwellian church through six objects found inside

Come and see this church which is a building of exceptional historic importance, a very rare example of an Anglican church built in the Commonwealth period in the time of Cromwell. It's also the most northerly Anglican Church in England.

Stationed in Spittal, the lifeboat service in Berwick has a long history. Visit the present Lifeboat Station and see their new inshore lifeboat. Find out what they do today as well as about their past.

'I must admit the new wall is marvellous beautiful', was an opinion voiced to Queen Elizabeth about the bastioned fortifications in 1568..... before condemning them as badly designed and a waste of money!

Back by popular demand, join local historian, Jim Herbert on this virtual tour of Berwick Castle, pointing out the tantalising clues which help piece together it's history. Discover its medieval history, a forgotten Jacobean Palace and much more!

Join Archaeologist, Lindsay Allason-Jones to find out more about a rare Second World War Wilmott's Fortress Air Raid Shelter which played a part in the Secret Army's defence of Britain. Who built it and why was it there?

This film explores one of the best known antiquarian views of Berwick which was published in 1745 by the Yorkshire brothers Nathaniel and Samuel Buck.

Berwick's imposing Elizabethan Walls are an iconic feature of the town and unique in this country. Why and how were they built and by whom? This virtual walk will help answer some of these questions and many more.

Originally part of the defences commenced by Edward I after he stormed Berwick in 1296, this section of wall was probably not built until the early 14th century.

Join local historian, Dr Catherine Kent, in this online walk through Tweedmouth’s historic core, discovering how local and national events from pre-Roman to Elizabethan times have defined and shaped the streets of this community.

Discover the dark side of Berwick’s history and what crimes took place in the town during the 18th and 19th centuries? Enjoy a guided tour of an old jail from a young person's perspective and a walk to the Quayside to hear about transportation.

Often seen by those walking around Berwick's walls, here's a chance to find out more about what is grown and unearthed in this tranquil spot beside the town's Tudor fortifications.

Partly following the track of the old wagonway from Spittal to Scremerston enjoy a guided walk on this route, pointing out features relating to coalmining here in the past.

Find out about Spittal's maritime and fishing heritage - coastal erosion, the herring industry and much more - in this gentle walk around Spittal and the Tweed Estuary.

A unique opportunity to visit an Icehouse which was built around 1786 - 1799 to store ice for Berwick's renowned salmon industry. Using ice was an innovation at this time as previously salmon had been preserved by either pickling or salting.

For too long, the history of Tweedmouth has been neglected. This tour, led by local historian, Jim Herbert, sheds light on many aspects of old Tweedmouth, from medieval parliaments to social life and its forgotten industries.

Back by popular demand, an opportunity to visit and explore some Grade II listed 18th century cellars which were used at one stage as a bonded store. From at least 1781 to the early 20th century, there was a brewery on this site.

Join us in this tour of a former Spade Works to find out more about its present history as a book printers and binders and see parts which have not been accessible before.

Visit the Town Hall which sits in the heart of Berwick and enjoy photographs from the amazing 'Photo Centre Collection'. Help us identify individuals from the 1960s to 1990s and see what life was like then.

An iconic feature of Berwick is its three bridges over the River Tweed . Find out about their history through the archives and see the artwork created by local people inspired by the Old Bridge as part of the Bridge 400 Project.

Berwick Holy Trinity School can trace back its history for 300 years. Join Trudy Gray to visit some of the sites associated with the school both past and present. Also find out about some of its former teachers and pupils.

Join local Archivist, Linda Bankier as she leads you on this walk to discover the stories of the families that lived and worked in the cottages and smokehouses of the Greenses - a unique area of Berwick outside the Tudor Walls.

Visit the Bell Tower in the Town Hall to find out about the history of Berwick's bells and see how they are rung. Unusually these bells are in a civic building and not a church.

Join a trio of experts to explore the carboniferous strata and its fossils at Cocklawburn. Find out the links between the geology and the industrial activity in this area in the past - limekilns, coal and iron - and also the flora and fauna there now

Join local historian, Jim Herbert, on a walk through Tweedmouth's historic core. Discover how local and national events from pre-Roman to Elizabethan times have defined and shaped the streets of this settlement whose history is often overlooked.

Access the public rooms of a traditional 19th century small urban pub, last refitted c 1910. It is a Grade II listed building and is one of CAMRA's 'Historic pub interiors of national importance'. It retains a good Edwardian pub frontage.

This is a walk back through time discovering the buildings that housed hospitals and medical facilities for the sick and injured of Berwick- upon-Tweed , and those passing through, from the Medieval times to today. Come and find out more.

Berwick’s only Catholic Church is tucked away behind the houses fronting Ravensdowne. Opened in 1829, with later additions, come and see the building and admire its paintings and stained glass windows.

‘Sound the alarm! Summon the guard! Invaders are coming!’. This walk provides an opportunity to see some early defences started by Edward I in 1296; a fortified tower, complete with gun positions, a well, a bread oven, a latrine and much more.

A chance to visit part of Berwick's Ramparts not normally open to the public. Go through a walled tunnel leading to the eastern flanker which was constructed as part of Berwick's Tudor defences, an innovation in this country and also unique.

Spittal was a place of contrasts in the past - a spa and beach resort but also highly industrial with chemical works and a bacon factory. Join this walk to find out more about these elements of Spittal's past and see what evidence remains.

Coxon’s Tower is one of the last two remaining original medieval towers on the famous walls which surround Berwick. Yet all is not as it seems!

Hands on heritage crafts. Free have a go activities. Nature connections through creative woodcrafts and herbalism. Explore the garden and studio. Find out about workshops and retreats. Fun and engaging demonstrations and activities.