Visit two stunning parks with spectacular views within the historic town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.
Castle Vale Park and Coronation Park are within walking distance of each other and are situated on both sides of the railway station, just a short walk into the town centre.
Restoration of Castle Vale and Coronation Parks has, with help from the Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery Funds, reinvigorated these little known gems near the centre of Berwick.
For more information on getting involved at the Berwick Parks visit Friends of Castle parks. Drone use Launching drones from County Council land is only allowed with the consent of the Council and where a formal license agreement has been signed. The council reserves the right to refuse consent and where consent is granted will require evidence of your Civil Aviation Training Certificate and public liability insurance.
Berwick has two stunning parks with a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
The ‘Castle Parks Trail’ will guide you along surfaced footpaths to the wonderful views you can enjoy from them!There are several information plaques and panels along the way which reveal much about Berwick’s fascinating past as you go, and plenty of seats for you to rest and take in the views – or why not take a picnic?
The whole circular trail route will take you about an hour. There is one steady climb back up from the river through Coronation Park. If you have less time (and can manage the steps) you can shorten the trail by following the other paths through Castle Vale Park back to where you started.
Download the Castle parks trail (pdf)
All of the events and activities are publicised on social media and the Friends of Castle parks website as well as onsite on the notice boards.
Interested in orienteering? At the Berwick Parks we have a wayfaring route through Castle Vale and Coronation Parks, which are recently rejuvenated and along the picturesque riverside. The route is a 'White standard' with amazing views.
Download the Orienteering course PDF
The management plan sets out the current position for Castle Vale Park and Coronation Park, and what can be expected in terms of maintenance and future development. It is intended to be a working document for all staff, volunteers and other stakeholders involved in the management and maintenance of the park.
Read the Castle Vale Park and Coronation Park management plan 2024 to 2029 (pdf)
This is Northumberland's most northerly formal park, just one acre in size, bordered to the north by Castle Terrace and to the south by a privately owned grazing field known as Tommy the Miller's Field.
This park contains beautiful herbaceous borders, a modern pergola and traditional shelter where you can admire stunning views of the River Tweed and excellent views of the White Wall of Berwick Castle.
Berwick Castle was demolished in the 1840s by the North British Railway to complete the railway line from Edinburgh to Berwick.
A sculpture trail was added in April 2018. The trail adds educational and imaginative play opportunities for children within the park, and features a robin atop a garden shovel, a mole digging its way out of the dirt, along with a sculpture of the iconic Berwick Bear, which is depicted on the town’s official crest, amongst many others.
A pipistrelle bat sculpture has also been erected, dedicated to the late Emma Evans, former parks development officer at Northumberland County Council who sadly died in 2017.
Follow the Castle parks trail by downloading the PDF
Castle Vale Park Off Railway Street Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1NF
Coronation Park Off Castle Terrace Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1NR
Castle Vale Park is on the doorstep of Berwick train station, while Coronation Park is just a short walk further north. Regular buses also stop at Berwick train station. There is no car parking in either park. A metered car park is located at Berwick train station. Time limited on street parking is available at Castle Terrace. For all enquiries contact Northumberland County Council
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