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Here's your chance to see inside a building in Berwick hidden up an alleyway. You may not have known it was there. Come and find out more about its history both past and present. Be blown away by a building not normally open to the public.

A free drop-in activity session for families and friends of all ages at Berwick Town Hall. A giant map, objects to handle, prompts to spark a memory, and a chance to add your River Tweed stories and special places to a growing community archive.

St Andrew's Wallace Green is one of only 8 Church of Scotland Churches in England. Now 167 years old, here's your chance to explore a lovely light and airy building with beautiful stained glass windows.

Come and see the most northerly boathouse in England. Built in 1869, this wooden boathouse was extended in 1893. Find out about the Club past and present.

A Grade II listed building, the hall is surrounded by a green gated 'square', the only one between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Originally built c 1830, it is now used by numerous groups . See a display about Berwick Scouts through the years.

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.

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.

Visit this Court where local Magistrates have reviewed cases for well over 100 years. Talk to some local magistrates about how the court works and see a small exhibition on Crime and Punishment in Berwick.

Enjoy a guided tour of this historic Grade II listed building, built as a private residence for the Jerningham's but now a school. Find out about its history and how it has adapted to different uses over the years.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Berwick's imposing Elizabethan Walls are an iconic feature of the town and unique. Why and how were they built and by whom? Join local historian, Jim Herbert on this walk to answer some of these questions.

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

Berwick Castle was one of the most important fortresses during the Anglo-Scottish Wars. Probably built by the Scottish King David about 1124, it held his royal mint and was the scene of a decision made by Edward I that would make legends.

'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!

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.

Commanding superlative views of the beautiful North Northumberland coast, the Old Coastguard Tower in Berwick was built in 1964 but four years later, was closed down and became derelict.

'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 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.

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.

What was once called Rotten Row was transformed into the present Ravensdowne in the 18th century. Many of the houses in this street running from the Barracks were populated by Berwick's wealthier citizens and built in the Georgian period.

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.

Look around a working Masonic Hall which has operated from here for over 150 years. View the working tools and regalia of a Masonic Lodge. Find out about the building's history and the lodges who are based here.

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.

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.

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.

Join our two 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

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.

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.

A free evening of live storytelling in Berwick, where rich personal reflections on the River Tweed meet colourful border folklore from the 1830s. Sit back and listen to lively Tweed tales. Stay and maybe share one of your own.

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 a special exhibition of images - Faces from the Photocentre Collection.

Bring Berwick's everyday history to life by using LEGO® SPIKE kits to build, create, and tell your own stories. This free, hands-on family activity is packed with creativity, imagination, and fun for all.

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.

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.

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.

Specially devised for Heritage Open Days, join us on this short tour to find out more about the history of this unusual Cromwellian church, the most northerly Anglican Church in England.

Come and see this exhibition exploring the expressive seascapes created by Joan Eardley. one of the most distinctive British artists of the twentieth century who was inspired by the fishing village of Catterline in North East Scotland

Boston Brothers ran a successful herring yard in Spittal until the early 1900s. There the women would gut the herring ready for smoking and pickling. Now Berwick Sailing Club, see what remains and also find out about the Sailing Club today.

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.

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.

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.

Here's your chance to see behind the scenes and find out more about Berwick Rangers Football Club, the only English Team to play in the Scottish leagues. They memorably defeated Glasgow Rangers in 1967 in the Scottish Cup.

Visit this listed building with interesting features and a churchyard with some notable burials. Find out about its medieval connections, watch a film,browse through transcripts of the 18th and 19th-century parish registers and much more.

Do you know your hauberk from a halberd; should you quiver at quarrels? In among the records of Berwick Castle are mentions of the weapons and armour stored within.

Enjoy a walk around Castle Vale Park with Claire Smith, a specialist in ethnobotany – the study of the relationship between plants and humans. Find out about plants growing in the park and how they have been used in the past and now.