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A fascinating piece of history tucked into the Berwick walls. The Crimean cannon, captured during the Crimean War, is an impressive reminder of Victorian military power and makes a great stop as you walk the walls. The plaque explains its story, and the setting. Well worth pausing here for a photo and a bit of history.

The Berwick walls are absolutely fantastic to walk – one of the best-preserved examples of Elizabethan defences in the country. You can do a full circuit in under an hour, and it gives you brilliant views over the town, the River Tweed and out to the North Sea. Along the way there are bastions, gun emplacements and plaques explaining the history, so you really get a feel for why Berwick was so strategically important. It’s all free to access and very easy walking on well-kept paths. A must-do if you’re visiting the town, whether you’re into history or just want a pleasant stroll with great views.

Ness Gate was installed in 1816, to give access to the new pier in the east.

The cannon is a war trophy captured from the Russians in Sevastopol in 1885 during the Crimean war.

In 1482 after the English recaptured the town this tower was modified to allow the placement of a cannon to protect against naval attack.

Prior to the stone structure, wooden bridges served the crossing but were destroyed by floods and conflict. James Burrell, Surveyor of Works, recommended a stone bridge after ice destroyed the wooden one in 1608. Despite funding issues and changing designs, construction of the stone bridge began in 1611. It faced challenges, including a flood in 1621, but was completed and opened by 1624. The bridge's importance for main road traffic later declined with the construction of newer crossings. It is now a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument.

The Chantry Footbridge replaced an older two-arch bridge from the 13th century. An iron footbridge was built on the site in 1869, and it was refurbished in 2004. The bridge connects Bridge Street with Hill Gate on the south side. At the north end of the footbridge is the 13th century All Saints Chantry, which was restored in 1980 and is now a tourist information center, craft center, and museum. Just upstream from the bridge is a weir.

Voted as one of the best beaches in Northumberland, quite an acclaim! The long sandy beach is accessible by wheelchair and you can borrow sand chairs. The Victorian promenade is a nice walk. There is a café and children's play area.