Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks (Northumberland)

Summary 18th century buildings Gift shop Information provided

Introduction

Berwick Barracks, among the first in England to be purposebuilt, were begun in 1717 to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. Today the Barracks hosts a number of attractions, including 'By Beat of Drum' - an exhibition on the life of the British infantryman. While there, visit the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum, the Berwick Gymnasium Art Gallery and the Berwick Borough Museum.

The Main Guard is a Georgian Guard House near the quay: it displays 'The Story of a Border Garrison Town' exhibition

Arrival information and how to find us

Opening times:

 

Barracks: 1 Apr-30 Sept 10am-5pm Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.

Main Guard: Please call for details
 

 

Admission prices:

 

Adult: Barracks - £3.50

Children: Barracks - £1.80

Concession: Barracks - £3.00

Main Guard - Please call for details

 

 

Photographs copyright English National Heritage Photographic Library