Gary & Helen’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for kids, with lovely interactive ideas, stunning to look at and a wonderful walk along the Tweed.
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Paxton House
Great for kids, with lovely interactive ideas, stunning to look at and a wonderful walk along the Tweed.
Duns Castle
Beautiful Lakeside and woodland walks.
Beaches, riverside walks, golf course, high street shops, many historical places of interest.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
Beaches, riverside walks, golf course, high street shops, many historical places of interest.
Lindisfarne is a beautiful island with stunning scenery and history galore. Fantastic beaches, dunes, ancient priory, castle, harbour and village centre with pubs, shops and places to eat. Perfect for walkers, photography and exploring the island's history. All round winner.
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Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne is a beautiful island with stunning scenery and history galore. Fantastic beaches, dunes, ancient priory, castle, harbour and village centre with pubs, shops and places to eat. Perfect for walkers, photography and exploring the island's history. All round winner.
Commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, for 450 years Norham Castle, first built by the Normans in the 12th century, was one of the great English strongholds along the river Tweed, a barrier against the Scots. This English Heritage site is well worth a visit.
Norham Castle
Castle StreetCommanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, for 450 years Norham Castle, first built by the Normans in the 12th century, was one of the great English strongholds along the river Tweed, a barrier against the Scots. This English Heritage site is well worth a visit.
Saint Abbs
Ford
Etal Castle
Coldstream
The Hirsel Cottage Tea Room
Coldingham Bay
Kelso
Wooler
Edinburgh
Beadnell Bay
Low Newton-by-the-Sea
Eyemouth
Daungan ng Seahouses
Harbour RoadBamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingHoly Island
Jedburgh
Rothbury
Kastilyong Chillingham
Cragside
Harthope Burn
Linhope Spout Waterfall
Local Shops
6 miles north of Whippet Lodge on the A6112 out of Swinton, the small town of Duns has a Co-op which is handy for groceries, baker's shop, butcher's shop, two fish & chip shops, Chinese takeaway, post office/newsagents, bank, a number of other convenience stores and several pubs and cafes.
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Duns
6 miles north of Whippet Lodge on the A6112 out of Swinton, the small town of Duns has a Co-op which is handy for groceries, baker's shop, butcher's shop, two fish & chip shops, Chinese takeaway, post office/newsagents, bank, a number of other convenience stores and several pubs and cafes.
6 miles south of Whippet Lodge on the A697 out of Swinton, the small town of Coldstream has a Co-op which is handy for groceries, baker's shop, butcher's shop, fish & chip shop, a variety of takeaways, newsagent, pet shop, hardware shop, post office, bank, a handful of gift shops and charity shops, a number of other convenience stores and several pubs and cafes.
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Coldstream
6 miles south of Whippet Lodge on the A697 out of Swinton, the small town of Coldstream has a Co-op which is handy for groceries, baker's shop, butcher's shop, fish & chip shop, a variety of takeaways, newsagent, pet shop, hardware shop, post office, bank, a handful of gift shops and charity shops, a number of other convenience stores and several pubs and cafes.
Berwick-upon-Tweed
7½ miles south of Whippet Lodge (and 1½ miles south of Coldstream) on the A697, the lovely village of Cornhill-on-Tweed has an excellent Village Shop, which serves as a general store, post office, gift shop, newsagents and bakery. It is very popular for its pies, pasties and cakes and also sells a full range of fuel items. Next to it is the popular Collingwood Arms Hotel/Pub/Restaurant.
Cornhill-on-Tweed
7½ miles south of Whippet Lodge (and 1½ miles south of Coldstream) on the A697, the lovely village of Cornhill-on-Tweed has an excellent Village Shop, which serves as a general store, post office, gift shop, newsagents and bakery. It is very popular for its pies, pasties and cakes and also sells a full range of fuel items. Next to it is the popular Collingwood Arms Hotel/Pub/Restaurant.
4½ miles east of Whippet Lodge on the B6470 out of Swinton, the Mace Street Grocers and General Store in Norham is the nearest shop to Whippet Lodge.
Norham
4½ miles east of Whippet Lodge on the B6470 out of Swinton, the Mace Street Grocers and General Store in Norham is the nearest shop to Whippet Lodge.
Food scene
Visible from the front door and just a brief walk from Whippet Lodge across the Green on Swinton's Main Street, the multi-award-winning Wheatsheaf is renowned for its hugely popular bar and restaurant and includes a fantastic dog-friendly beer garden.
The Wheatsheaf
Visible from the front door and just a brief walk from Whippet Lodge across the Green on Swinton's Main Street, the multi-award-winning Wheatsheaf is renowned for its hugely popular bar and restaurant and includes a fantastic dog-friendly beer garden.
The most Northerly Micropub in England.
Selling 4 cask ales, 3 traditional ciders & a selection of world craft beers. The Curfew also dabbles in wine, gin & bar snacks.
We enjoy popping in ourselves from time to time and always find the staff to be welcoming and friendly and full of advice on their fantastic range of beers. If you're unsure what to try, we recommend the 3-beer paddle. The place always has a nice buzz about it.
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The Curfew
46A Bridge StThe most Northerly Micropub in England.
Selling 4 cask ales, 3 traditional ciders & a selection of world craft beers. The Curfew also dabbles in wine, gin & bar snacks.
We enjoy popping in ourselves from time to time and always find the staff to be welcoming and friendly and full of advice on their fantastic range of beers. If you're unsure what to try, we recommend the 3-beer paddle. The place always has a nice buzz about it.
The Barrels Ale House is a CAMRA award winning real ale and live music pub tucked away on the corner of Bridge St and Bridge End close to the Tweed Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The Barrels prides itself on offering a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. The cellar bar is a great small music venue, with a long history of hosting intimate gigs from a wide range of incredible touring artists. Offering a wide range of guest ales, The Barrels has beer from all over the UK but favourites include Stewarts, Fyne Ales, Wylam, Tempest, Hadrian & Border, Highland Brewing and Houston.
We love the traditional feel and friendly atmosphere of The Barrels, as well as all the fascinating memorabilia and intriguing assortment of pictures and objects scattered throughout its various rooms.
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Barrels Ale House
59-61 Bridge StThe Barrels Ale House is a CAMRA award winning real ale and live music pub tucked away on the corner of Bridge St and Bridge End close to the Tweed Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The Barrels prides itself on offering a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. The cellar bar is a great small music venue, with a long history of hosting intimate gigs from a wide range of incredible touring artists. Offering a wide range of guest ales, The Barrels has beer from all over the UK but favourites include Stewarts, Fyne Ales, Wylam, Tempest, Hadrian & Border, Highland Brewing and Houston.
We love the traditional feel and friendly atmosphere of The Barrels, as well as all the fascinating memorabilia and intriguing assortment of pictures and objects scattered throughout its various rooms.
Our Favourite Antique & Vintage Shops
The Little Vintage Shop in Berwick-upon-Tweed is a friendly shop full of a wide variety of interesting things. Situated on two floors it's well worth a visit.
"Vintage goods, antiques, retro furniture, quirky pieces and much more."
Address:
44 Bridge Street
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1AQ
Open 11am to 3 pm. Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays.
Little Vintage Shop
44 Bridge StThe Little Vintage Shop in Berwick-upon-Tweed is a friendly shop full of a wide variety of interesting things. Situated on two floors it's well worth a visit.
"Vintage goods, antiques, retro furniture, quirky pieces and much more."
Address:
44 Bridge Street
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1AQ
Open 11am to 3 pm. Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays.
No.1 Woolmarket is a wonderful Antique & Vintage Shop in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Two floors packed with fantastic stuff. Very friendly and welcoming. Well worth a browse.
Address:
Woolmarket
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1DH
Open 10am-4pm.
Woolmarket
WoolmarketNo.1 Woolmarket is a wonderful Antique & Vintage Shop in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Two floors packed with fantastic stuff. Very friendly and welcoming. Well worth a browse.
Address:
Woolmarket
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1DH
Open 10am-4pm.
Situated in the village of Powburn in the heart of Cheviot Country, south of Wooler on the main A697 tourist route between England and Scotland.
The Antiques Centre has plenty of parking, an ever-changing wide variety of items for sale and a nearby Tearoom.
Articles for sale including Pine & Painted Furniture, Antique, Vintage & Retro, Porcelain, Pottery & Glass, Toys, Architectural & Collectables, Fishing, Sporting, Militaria, Jewellery, Linens and Lighting.
Address:
Unit 2/3 Hedgeley Services
Powburn
Northumberland NE66 4HU
Hedgeley Antiques Centre
Situated in the village of Powburn in the heart of Cheviot Country, south of Wooler on the main A697 tourist route between England and Scotland.
The Antiques Centre has plenty of parking, an ever-changing wide variety of items for sale and a nearby Tearoom.
Articles for sale including Pine & Painted Furniture, Antique, Vintage & Retro, Porcelain, Pottery & Glass, Toys, Architectural & Collectables, Fishing, Sporting, Militaria, Jewellery, Linens and Lighting.
Address:
Unit 2/3 Hedgeley Services
Powburn
Northumberland NE66 4HU
The Glendale Antiques Centre is situated in north Northumberland about one mile south of the town of Wooler on the A697 as part of the forecourt complex at Haugh Head (Jet) Garage.
Very friendly, lovely little shop.
Open 10am - 5pm closed Tuesdays & Thursdays
Haugh Head
The Glendale Antiques Centre is situated in north Northumberland about one mile south of the town of Wooler on the A697 as part of the forecourt complex at Haugh Head (Jet) Garage.
Very friendly, lovely little shop.
Open 10am - 5pm closed Tuesdays & Thursdays
A barn and stables full of antiques and collectibles complete with coffee shop and champagne bar! The Old Dairy is situated in Ford, about 15 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Open 10am- 5pm. Closed Mondays.
The Old Dairy
A barn and stables full of antiques and collectibles complete with coffee shop and champagne bar! The Old Dairy is situated in Ford, about 15 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Open 10am- 5pm. Closed Mondays.
Old Forge Antiques is situated in Ford, about 15 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Open 11am- 4pm. Closed Mondays.
Old Forge Antiques
Old Forge Antiques is situated in Ford, about 15 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Open 11am- 4pm. Closed Mondays.
Family Activities & Days Out
Heatherslaw Light Railway
East Links Family Park
Pot a Doodle Do
Scremerston