11th-20th SEPTEMBER 2026
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11th-20th SEPTEMBER 2026 -
Welcome to Berwick Heritage Open Days
Berwick-upon-Tweed is the most northerly town in England and is bursting at the seams with history!
Explore the wonders of Berwick’s history from the Medieval times right up to the 1990s with our packed programme of events.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 event and we can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026!
VOTE FOR US!
Created by a partnership between Heritage Open Days and UK family history website, Findmypast, the ‘Everyday History Heroes’ award.
Here at Berwick HODs/Berwick Record Office, we have been shortlisted for the North East and we’d really appreciate your vote!
Berwick Walls Map
New for 2026 we’ve developed this self-guided family trail!
This walk around Berwick’s Elizabethan Walls will take around an hour and can be started at any point on the map.
Click here to download the map. The back contains all the points of interest and activities.
Printed copies of the map will soon be available from Berwick Library, Berwick Visitor Centre and the Main Guard.
Whats on?
Berwick-upon-Tweed has such a rich history and our Heritage Open Days (HODs) events show this off to the full!
During our events we offer everything from online talks to graveyard walks. We also offer you the chance to take a look at buildings and sites often closed to the public.
Click below to see our 2026 program so far!
We’re adding to this daily and our final programme is being completed as I type so watch this space!
HODs Visitor - September 2025
“We’ve had three very varied and interesting days, from guided tours to exploring buildings that aren’t generally open to the public. We’ve learned a lot about Berwick’s recent and past history and that has whetted our appetite to learn more for ourselves. Our guides were most knowledgeable and enthusiastic and all the stewards so helpful. We’ve met some lovely people and are already looking forward to next year’s event.”
HODs Visitor - 2025
“Well organised and comprehensive range of talks, walks and exhibitions. Excellent tour guides and greeters at the different venues. We visited primarily for this and it was exceptional and hope it is supported well next year.”
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