Berwick, is a popular town, for tourist's and has many interest's to offer, there's no better way to view the town, than taking a walk around the ramparts, that circle the centre,with views of the coast line,the mouth of the river tweed with its three bridges.The tallest of these,carrying the main eastcoast rail link between Scotland and England,and was the target of bombing raids, during the war, to sever links between the two country's.
There is a Holiday Caravan park, on the sea front, from which,
holidaymakers can enjoy the hospitality, mixing
in with the local people and enjoy the things Berwick has to offer. Many Tourist's use the town as a base , to explore
the Scottish Borders and Northumberland.
During the Fishing Season, at the mouth of the river, men can be seen, out in their small boats, casting their nets, to catch the large amounts of Salmon, moving up river to spawn. The Salmon Fisherie's Co,
export these fish all over the world, to celebrate each season,the Feast of Tweedmouth is held, to crown the "Salmon Queen".
When you leave Berwick, you could take a souvenir tin of "Berwick Cockles" with you. A boiled sweet, only made in Berwick by W'm Cowe & Son established in 1801.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
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