A Brief History of Opening Time : The Story of the Brown Bear
Pubs have always been integral to British society. The Brown Bear is one of the best known pubs in Berwick. In this online talk, Jim Herbert will take you on a journey from its origins in the early 18th century to modern times.
Bell Ringing in Berwick Town Hall
Visit the Bell Tower in the Town Hall to find out about the history of Berwick's bells and see how the bells are rung.
Industrial Spittal and Spa Resort: A Guided Walk
Spittal was a place of contrasts in the past - a spa and beach resort but also highly industrial with chemical works and a bacon factory. Join this walk to find out more about these elements of Spittal's past and see what evidence remains.
Berwick Cemetery Guided Walk
More Than Just Names and Monuments - a walk around Berwick Civic Cemetery
Join Linda Bankier in a guided walk around Berwick Civic Cemetery highlighting stories of people remembered on the gravestones. Every stone tells a story. Heritage Open Days most northerly event.
Civic Society Bridge Exhibition
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Georgian Berwick: A Guided Walk
What was once called Rotten Row was transformed into the present Ravensdowne in the 18th century. Many of the houses in this street running from the Barracks were populated by Berwick's wealthier citizens and built in the Georgian period.
Berwick Visitor Centre
Find out about Berwick's history in its Visitor Centre sited in a former Methodist Church. As well as its usual displays on Berwick, see an exhibition about the history of the Methodist Community in the town.
Camera Club Exhibition
Come along and see our annual exhibition of images taken by members who are encouraged to enter a selection of their photographs. Also, see a slideshow of images - "Tweed Connections"
Lions House Allotments: A Guided Tour
Often seen by those walking around Berwick's walls, here's a chance to find out more about what is grown and unearthed in this tranquil spot beside the town's Tudor fortifications.
Secret Spittal
Take yourself on a walk around Spittal and find out about some of the properties and buildings there both past and present.
Spittal was once a seaside resort but also a place with an industrial past. Walk round and look for posters in windows, on a gate or lamp post with anecdotal and hearsay information from local residents, newspapers of the time, censuses and directory with extra historical facts thrown in for good measure.
Fri 8th–Sun 17th: All day
You can begin the walk anywhere in Spittal, however, a good starting point is outside St Paul’s Church.