Berwick Town Walls
The Berwick Elizabethan Town Walls are located around the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland. They were built as a sequence of defensive structures to protect the town in the early 14th century. Today the walls are protected as a scheduled monument.
The walls still stand strong today, hundreds of years after they were built. There are actually two sets of walls, the first set now only has fragments that remain. The later Elizabethan walls are the second set and they are still complete today. They measure a mile and a quarter in length. The ramparts completely surround the town with four gates through which you can enter.
They are the only example of bastioned town walls in Britain and they are one of the best-preserved examples in Europe. The Elizabethan wall was built in 1558 to keep out the marauding Scots. You can walk around the town walls which takes around 45 minutes. You will be able to enjoy stunning views over the town and out towards the sandy beaches of the North Sea and the Tweed estuary with its colony of mute swans.
Further Information Berwick Town Walls
Is there food and drink available?
There are places nearby serving food and drinks.
What are the main things to do?
Elizabeth walls which you can walk the length of surrounding the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
What are the ticket prices?
It is free to walk the walls.
Is there parking?
There is parking nearby and charges apply.
When are they open?
The wall is open all year round.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome.
Are they accessible?
No information has been provided.
