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Located on
the coast in Northumberland on the border with Scotland the town is a
stopping point on the Great North Eastern rail link from London to Edinburgh,
after having stopped at York, Durham and Newcastle on its route North
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There are remains in Berwick of a
Castle dating from the 12th century although the existing fortifications
originate from the 16th century and later. The early purpose-built Barracks now houses museums including "By Beat
of Drum" depicting the history of the British Army. The Borough Art Gallery
and the Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museums are also here.
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A short distance in land at Horncastle
is The Chain Bridge which was the first commercial suspension bridge built in
1820, now restricted to pedestrian traffic. Located on the south side of the
bridge is a Honey Farm which has an area of exhibitions and a hive observatory
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A short drive on is Norham Castle built
in the 12th century by the Bishop of Durham, it was thought impregnable
until 1513 when James IV of Scotland took it by storm.
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Turning south to the twin villages of
Ford & Etal where the 14th Century Etal Castle is within walking
distance of the Heatherslaw
light railway which takes you from Etal into
Heatherslaw - a great day out for young and old alike. You might explore the 19th century
water powered corn mill where traditional methods and original machinery are used to
grind locally grown wheat into flour.
After which, you’ll no doubt feel tempted to buy some of the bakery’s cake
or bread from the Heatherslaw Mill gift shop. There is a tea room too, which
offers traditional home baking. Cycles can also be hired at Heatherslaw,
this is a good area for walking .
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In the picturesque Etal
Village, there is a post office with shop
and tea room, a nursery selling alpines, heathers and shrubs etc., and the
BLACK BULL,
Northumberland’s only thatched roof pub offering real ale.
Northumbria Nurseries with over 1600 different types of shrubs etc. and for the
artists, Lady Waterford Hall with large murals depicting the children of
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Between the two villages is Letham Hill
where a Smithy Workshop is still in operation and open to view as is the
Carpenters Workshop in Etal located by the river, both of these craftsmen accept
specialty work on commission.
Heatherslaw Corn Mill -
Ford / Etal - 01890 820 338
Lady Waterford Hall -
Ford / Etal - 01890 820 338
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