ENGLISH HERITAGE
north northumberland
Berwick Barracks - Coat of Arms Berwick Barracks and Ramparts
One of the outstanding fortified towns of Europe
Berwick Barracks, among the first in England to be purpose-built, were begun in 1717 to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor.
 
Today, the Barracks hosts a number of attractions, including 'By Beat of Drum' - an exhibition on the life of the British infantryman. While there, visit the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum, the Contemporary Art Gallery and the Berwick Borough Museum.
 
The Main Guard is a Georgian guardhouse near the quay, which displays 'The Story of a Border Garrison Town' exhibition.
Berwick Barracks
graphicGymnasium Gallery
graphic'By Beat of Drum' Exhibition
graphicKing's Own Scottish Borderers Museum
graphic'Clock Block' Exhibition
graphicParking in town centre
graphicToilets
graphicSouvenir Guide
graphicGift Shop
How to find us:
By Car: On the Parade, off Church Street in town centre.
By Bus: From surrounding areas.
By Train: Berwick-upon-Tweed ¼ mile
Telephone: Barracks (01289 304493)
                 : Main Guard (01289 330 430)
Daily opening times:
Berwick Barracks:
1 Apr-30 Sep: Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm
(Also Bank Holiday Monday)
1 Oct - 31 Mar:  Closed
Main Guard: Please telephone for details (01289 330 430)
Admission prices (Barracks)
Adult£3.70
Concessions£3.10
Children:
Children under 16
Children under 5

£1.90
Free
Members Free
Groups of over 11 persons
15% Discount
English Heritage sites to visit in North Northumberland
ENGLISH HERITAGE
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