Berwick-upon-Tweed: England’s Most Northerly Town
Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in England (it has changed hands with Scotland many times, it even has its own tweed). The cobblestone streets house art galleries, tea rooms and markets.
The town has three bridges over the River Tweed, build in different years:
- Old Bridge (1624)
- Royal Border Bridge (1850)
- Royal Tweed Bridge (1928)
At one time, this town was so wealthy, it was called ‘another Alexandria’. Just 2 miles from the Scottish border, its location meant it was fought over all the time, changing between England and Scotland rule 13 or 14 times.
As a nod to its historical connection, Berwick’s English football and rugby teams still play in the Scottish leagues.
Berwick-upon-Tweed also has a nice beach, a real all-in-one town: Read our post on keeping dogs safe by the seaside.
Many local for volunteer beach cleans, which not only collect rubbish dropped by tourists, but washed up at the sea from elsewhere, due to strong winds and weather.
Some items found include crisp packets dating back to the 1980s, lots of tangled fishing nets and lobster pots, and even a fridge that washed up on nearby Druridge Bay.
