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Berwick-upon-Tweed - Lindisfarne Coast Guide Berwick-upon-Tweed is a border town that has changed hands between the Scots and the English around14 times. Currently it is on the English side of the border and it is England's most northerly town. For details of Berwick and Lindisfarne Hotels and Holidays, Guest Houses, Cottages and Attractions. Go to Berwick and Lindisfarne Hotels Guest Houses and Cottages
Today the town attracts many thousands of visitors a year to its shops, beaches and other facilities including the Berwick Barracks Museum and the Maltings Arts Centre. The area is also known for its castles a consequence of the borderland position of the area. There are castles at Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and at Lindisfarne.
Lindisfarne Lindisfarne (Holy Island) is situated just off of the Northumberland coast in the north east of England, just a few miles south of the border with Scotland. The island is linked to the mainland by a causeway which twice a day is covered by the tide - you should check the tide tables before venturing out. The first building on the island was a monastery built by St Aidan around 635. This was repeatedly attacked by the Vikings however and was deserted by the monks in 875. A priory was re-established in the eleventh century and it is the ruins of this building that can be seen today. Lindisfarne Castle was built in 1550 and was converted to a house by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1907 - today it is owned by the National Trust and is open daily during the summer, times depend on the tides. See Links page for National Trust website. Today the island is a thriving community, with a busy harbour, shops, hotels and inns. There is much to see on the island and on the mainland. Bird watching, fishing, golf, painting and photography are just some of the activities to be enjoyed on Holy Island and the surrounding area. Also of note are Bamburgh, site of Bamburgh Castle and the
Farne Islands which are owned by the National Trust and is a bird
sanctuary. Lindisfarne Castle Bamburgh Castle
What to see around Berwick-upon-Tweed - Attractions Lindisfarne Castle Holy Island - Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2SH Tel: 01289 389244 Conundrum Farm Visitor Centre - Loughend Farm, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1UT Tel: 01289 306092 Berwick Barracks - The Parade, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DG Tel: 01289 304493 Beachcomber Riding Stables - Goswick, Nr Berwick Telephone: 01289 381217 The Swan Centre for Leisure - Sports hall and swimming pool - Northumberland Road, Tweedmouth Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2AS Tel: +44 (0)1289 330603 < Ashington Guide North East Coast Guide > Other sections of the guide you might also enjoy - see below. Whether your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more strenuous, the chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the coast. Attractions - see listings pages A huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this section will have details of many of them - from piers and harbours to fun fairs and roller coasters, Pubs, restaurants and shopping guide The listings section will also have details of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and shops available in the locality. Restaurants and shops coming soon..... We will bring you feature articles about the coastline and news items about life in the coastal area. contributions to this section are welcome. A great selection of photos from the Southwest region.
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In the 12th-13th centuries it had become Scotland's leading seaport and a town
of wealth and distinction but much was destroyed in the many subsequent sieges
the town had to endure. The town acquired over two miles of defensive walls that
were constructed on the instructions of Elizabeth I as a deterrent to the
Scots. 
