Tweedmouth is a village parish of the port and town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, lying on the southern bank at the mouth of the river Tweed, in Northumberland. It is connect to Berwick by an elegant bridge. In 1203 King John attempted to fortify Tweedmouth but was twice interrupted by the Scots. Berwick is England’s most northerly town, lying 3 miles south east of the Scottish border and had become Scotland’s leading seaport by the 13th century. Whilst the south bank of the Tweed has always been in England, Berwick was held alternatively by England and Scotland for centuries, changing hands around thirteen times before finally being surrendered to the English in 1482. It was not attached to Northumberland however until much later, in 1885 The inhabitants of Tweedmouth are primarily employed in agriculture and fishing. Salmon netting and sea fishing have always been important but salmon and grain became the port’s principal exports. Boatbuilding yards and foundries also provided employment. The famous tenants pipe factory was located in Tweedmouth, which operated between 1844 and 1918. Tweedmouth parish was part of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Poor Law Union, the Union Workhouse being located in Castlegate in Berwick. During the First and Second World Wars, children from Newcaste, Durham, Yorkshire, Cumberland and Westmorland were evacuated to rural parts of Northumberland, including Tweedmouth
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Places to Stay near Tweedmouth
Canty's Brig Riverside B&B (0.40 miles)
Canty’s brig is superbly situated on the banks of the Whiteadder River, and is only one mile from the local town of Berwick upon tweed yet placed in a unique countryside location. This is ... More | visit websiteQueen's Head Hotel (0.42 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you from Garry and Joanne at the Queen's Head Hotel in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This relaxed small hotel is situated in the centre of the old town. Berwick-upon-Tweed is an ideal base from ... More | visit website
Kings Arms Hotel (0.42 miles)
Featuring a blend of 18th century architecture and modern facilities, our hotel is centrally situated in the town, within the medieval walls and a short walk from the old quayside. Our hotel ... More
Berwick Backpackers (0.49 miles)
Shieling View (0.49 miles)
Enjoying glorious sea views, and set just 3 miles from Berwick's many historic attractions, this detached single storey cottage makes an ideal year round base for exploring beautiful Borders scenery and Northumberland's Heritage coast. The ... More | visit website
West Longridge Manor B&B (0.57 miles)
40 Ravensdowne Guest House (0.61 miles)
Elizabethan Town House (0.65 miles)
Bed & Breakfast accomodation situated within the city walls of the historic town of Berwick. A traditional elizabethan town house converted into fantastic bed & breakfast accomodation. Ideally located in Berwick town centre it is ... More | visit websiteComposers at Woodlands (0.83 miles)
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