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Berwick-upon-Tweed, or Berwick, is a busy market town in Northumberland - famous for being the most Northern in England, located as it is on the River Tweed's East Coast and just four kilometres from the Scottish border. It's a famous tourist destination and when visiting Berwick hotels, restaurants, museums and incredible countryside pursuits are all in plentiful supply.

Its history is ancient and lively and it changed hands between Scottish and English ownership many times over the centuries as the Wars of Independence raged. Its location made it central to the bloody border wars and it last changed hands in 1482 when England conquered it for the last time.

It was founded during the time of Northumbria's ancient kingdom and still retains many of its architectural features and signs of a region greatly battled over in the bitter independent wars - particularly its ancient barrack buildings and defence ramparts. The town is dramatically walled and has long attracted admirers - including the famous Salford painted LS Lowry. There is in fact a special Lowry Trail for fans of the artist who want to explore what was his favourite holiday destination and many visitors fall under Berwick's spell.

Take a walk around the town walls and you'll see evidence of a warring past - the town was captured thirteen times before 1432 (when the English finally took it over) and the walls were built to protect it from invading Scottish armies - they were built in 1558 and remain the most expensive of England's Golden Age building projects. You'll see amazing views of the River Tweed's estuary, including the famous Stephenson bridge, which is renowned for being one of the world's finest viaduct bridges.

Inside the towering walls, visitors will find an eclectic, atmospheric and highly charming market town with a great deal to do and see. If you like museums then try the Main Guard and Berwick Barracks. You may wish to travel a little further to see the renowned Hadrian's Wall - an incredible legacy from Roman rule that still dominates Northumbria's rural landscape since it was constructed nearly 2000 years previously. Look as well for the ancient signs of early civilisations in the ring and stone carvings around the country. Northumberland is also famous for nurturing early Christianity at Lindisfarne Holy Island off the coast and its well worth taking a guided historical tour to find out more. If stately homes and gardens are more your thing, then you'll find plenty to offer in Northumberland, for example travel a little further to the famous Alnwick Gardens, Howick Hall and Cragside Estate.

For countryside lovers, Berwick and the surrounding region has everything you could ask for - incredible landscapes, perfect for walking, cycling, horse riding and bird watching. You can also fish for trout and salmon on the River Tweed and it is known for being world class fishing territory! The coast is also a wonderful walk and you'll find lovely little pubs along the way serving excellent hearty local food and ales, perfect for the weary wanderer!

There is a great range of hotels and guest houses - everything from boutique accommodations with quirky decor, local fine dining and special services such as beauty therapies and spas, to larger hotels for those travelling for business - with gyms, onsite bar or pub, restaurants selling good value food, fully manned receptions and speedy check-in and check-out services. You'll find that in Berwick hotels are well provided and the price ranges will suit each budget. As with any other town, Berwick hotels do tend to get heavily booked in high seasons. So book in advance online to get the best rates and secure your accommodation, particularly if you are visiting during festival time - such as the Riding of the Bounds and the fascinating Border marches, which celebrate the town's fascinating legacy and boundaries.

Travelling to the area is easy, as it's located just off the A1 road, which is linked to the motorway network and it is also easily accessible by train, with its own train station in the town centre. Business travellers will find it easy to drive around and with good connections to other local commercial centres such as Carlisle and Edinburgh, along with other border towns.

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