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    Port of Berwick Pontoon (under reconstruction)

Welcome to Berwick-upon-Tweed, a beautiful town in the “Secret Kingdom” of North Northumberland and only two miles from the border with Scotland.

A town unique in its mix of English and Scottish culture and layered with a turbulent history of battles and wars between the two nations. Now, however, a wonderful town and area filled with things to do and see, both old and new.

Our port sits almost in the town centre and the walk from our brand new landing pontoon to the centre of town is less than five minutes. Take in the Elizabethan walls and the galleries and boutiques of the lower part of town. Or take an excursion to one of many wonderful places in the area, such as Alnwick Castle with its Harry Potter themed events, or the Farne Islands with seal and puffin colonies. See Lindisfarne Priory, the cradle of Christianity in the UK. Visit Alnwick Garden, twelve acres of magnificent gardens including the world’s largest Treehouse restaurant and a “Poison Garden”.

Visit Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland which also boasts nature trails through its wonderful gardens, or Manderston House, an Edwardian stately home used in many television series, with its famous silver staircase and magnificent lake and gardens. Visit Chain Bridge Honey Farm and watch the busy hives close up, or visit the Union Chain Bridge itself only 100 metres away, the oldest suspension bridge in the world still carrying traffic.

All of this and much more is within half an hour’s travel of the landing pontoon at the Port of Berwick.

Top Five Facts about Berwick-upon-Tweed

  • Berwick is THE Border Town as it has changed hands between England and Scotland thirteen times.
  • Named as one of the most historic towns in the UK
  • Only a 40 minute train journey from Edinburgh or Newcastle
  • A true mixture of English and Scottish Cultures like no other town
  • North Northumberland, the “Secret Kingdom” – an area of outstanding natural beauty
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Port Information
Passenger Facilities
Contacts & Further Info
Time zone:

GMT

Operational hours:

0800 – 1700 but further working hours are available

Berth enquiries/reservations:

scott.ferguson@bhcshipping.com

Lat & long:

55 45′ 9N  002 00′ 5W

Prevailing weather:

Westerly winds in summer, easterly in winter

Anchorage position if applicable :

55 45′ 62N 001 57′ 91W

Berth information:

3 berths: 125m, 97m, 115m

Vessel length:

90m

Vessel width:

16m

Air draft restrictions:

None

Vessel draft:

4.4m

Depth on berth:

Ranges from 5m to 1.5m

VTS Channel:

12

Max ship dimensions:

90m LOA x 16m Beam x 4.40m Draft

Pilotage:

Available 24/7

Tugboat:

None

Security facilties:

Port fenced with secure access

Gangway:

Pontoon for landing

Fresh water:

Available on demand

Power supply:

Available on pontoon

Fuel supply:

None

Hot works/painting/lifeboats:

3rd party contractor

Waste handling:

Available on site

Terminal Building:

Harbour Office

Currency exchange:

Available at nearby banks

Internet access:

Available at Harbour Office

Telephones:

N/A

Mailbox:

Available just outside port

Distance to railway station:

1.2 miles / 1.93km

Distance to airport:

65 miles / 107km

Banks/ATMs:

5min walk from berth

Restuarant/cafe:

Various just outside port

Name:

Paul Ruddick, Port Manager

Email:

paul.ruddick@bhcshipping.com

Tel:

(0)1289 307404
(0)7725 860030

Website:

portofberwick.co.uk 

Facebook:

Port of Berwick

Address:

Harbour Master’s Office
Tweed Dock
Tweedmouth
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 2AB

Experience Berwick-upon-Tweed

An ancient town with Elizabethan Walls surrounding it. The walls can still be explored and walked around today and guided tours are available. Follow in the footsteps of Manchester artist L.S.Lowry on The Lowry Trail. Lowry, famous for his matchstick-men paintings, used to holiday frequently in Berwick-upon-Tweed and did more than thirty sketches, drawings and paintings while visiting the area. Explore the galleries and boutiques of Bridge Street and West Street or the history of a town that has changed hands between England and Scotland 13 times. Berwick-upon-Tweed

Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Experience a day net fishing on the River Tweed. There are records of Salmon Fishing on the Tweed dating back to Roman Times. Now the Gardo Fishery on the Tweed is the only Salmon Net Fishing Station left in the UK. You can experience a day as part of the fishing team. You will be asked to take up various positions within the fishing operation. The goal is to allow you to have tried and then completed, under supervision, the entire activity of catching River Tweed wild salmon and sea trout. The opportunity to retain and take home a fish could be yours depending on the day's catch. We can arrange for your wild salmon to be prepared at a local restaurant Salmon fishing on the Tweed

Salmon fishing on the Tweed

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The ‘Windsor of the North,’ is the second largest inhabited castle in the country and has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years. Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK’s most significant heritage destinations and best days out in Northumberland. The Castle’s rich history is brimming with drama, intrigue and extraordinary people; from a gunpowder plotter and visionary collectors, to decadent hosts and medieval England’s most celebrated knight: Harry Hotspur. In recent years it has also taken starring roles in a number of film and television productions, featuring as the magnificent Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey and previously appearing as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films. There are various Harry Potter related events throughout the year. Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle

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The 12 acres of meandering and magnificent Gardens are home to the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard, a Grand Cascade comprising 120 water jets and the world's largest Treehouse Restaurant. The Garden is a peaceful and tranquil haven including roses, an Ornamental Garden and Cherry Blossom, plus the small but deadly Poison Garden, only open on guided tours. Alnwick Garden

Alnwick Garden

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Lying just a few miles off the coast, Holy Island is cut off twice-daily by fast-moving tides. Both an island and a picturesque village, Holy Island carries a wealth of history within its tidal walls. Experience the serenity of 12th century Lindisfarne Priory, the epicentre of Christianity in Anglo Saxon times and once the home of St Oswald. This peaceful setting was the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels, one of the world’s most precious books. Ransacked by marauding Vikings in the 8th century, the evocative ruins of Lindisfarne Priory remain. Holy Island remains a place of pilgrimage today. T Rising from the sheer rock face at the tip of the island is Lindisfarne Castle. Built in 1550 as a fort to defend the harbour against attack from Scots and Norsemen. In 1901 Edward Hudson bought Lindisfarne Castle and commissioned celebrated architect Edward Lutyens to give the castle a luxurious makeover. Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Holy Island of Lindisfarne

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A sumptuous Edwardian mansion, the home of Lord and Lady Palmer. One of the unique features of Manderston is a marvellous cantilevered marble staircase with silver-plated balustrade. There is plenty to discover, whether you choose to explore both the house and gardens, or simply the gardens on their own, including a privately owned Biscuit Tin museum, the first of its kind in Britain! The garden has plenty to see whenever you visit including formal gardens, lake and Chinese boathouse and Woodland garden. Manderston House

Manderston House

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No visit to Northumberland is complete without setting foot inside one of the British Isles’ best-loved fortresses which has stood guard above the spectacular coastline for over 1,400 years. One of the largest inhabited castles in the country, the site has been continuously occupied for thousands of years, Bamburgh enjoys more than its fair share of ghost stories, legends and myths. It is also believed to be the site of Sir Lancelot’s fictitious castle, Joyous Garde.See the scenes of films such as Transformers The Last Knight and best selling Bernard Cornwell’s Last Kingdom series brought to life. Experience regular live entertainment and share the amazing sea views. Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle

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Scattered a couple of miles off the coast near Seahouses, this cluster of islands was declared by broadcaster Sir David Attenborough as his favourite place in the UK to see nature at its best. Take a boat ride to the islands from Seahouses. Look out for the island’s colony of grey or Atlantic seals hauled up on the rocks or bobbing inquisitively in the sea. The islands have the largest breeding colony in England with some 1,000 pups born here each autumn. During summertime around 150,000 breeding pairs of seabirds cram onto the islands. Around 23 different varieties of birds can be spotted here, including razorbills, guillemots, eider ducks and colourful puffins - just some of the varieties that flock here. Farne Islands

Farne Islands

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Scotland’s largest inhabited castle is one of the leading visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders. Visit and explore the collection of fine art, porcelain, newly restored tapestries, grand rooms and superb views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills to the south. Built by leading architect William Adam between 1721-1726 for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe, it has undergone periodic changes to create the dramatic building there today, notably during the Victorian period through the work of Scottish architect William Playfair. Enjoy a wander through atmospheric woodland or a trail by the riverside or a stroll around the stunning Victorian walled garden. Floors Castle

Floors Castle

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Discover first hand the extraordinary tale of bees and honey. Explore bee behaviour, products and different types of bee. See the living colony of the observation hive. See the bees visibly bring in pollen on their hind legs and perform captivating dances as they ‘speak’ to each other. Plus, there's a vast display of vintage vehicles and a fabulous Beekeeper’s Garden which has been planted to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Walk to the Union Chain Bridge, a suspension bridge completed in 1820 that links England to Scotland. Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

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