England’s most northerly town, Berwick-upon-Tweed is a charming and characterful
destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events.
Long fought over by the English and Scots, Berwick still shows the evidence of a turbulent past. But this dramatic walled town boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and River Tweed, which are ideal settings for land and water-based
teambuilding events and
corporate activities, whilst
conference venues offer the latest high tech facilities for successful
corporate events. Steeped in history, Berwick will captivate delegates with its blend of English and Scottish culture,
historic venues and magnificent landscapes.
Berwick is easy to reach via the A1, via good rail links including direct services to London Kings Cross, and via flights into Newcastle or Edinburgh airports for international conference delegates.
WorkSpace stands out as a modern business development given the number of historic buildings in Berwick. A hub for local businesses well situated in the heart of the town, this venue also offers contemporary conference and meeting rooms suited to small delegates groups. The Maltings Theatre and Cinema offers the best local facilities for large conferences, meetings and events having capacity for up to 320 delegates in the main theatre plus further meeting spaces for smaller groups. The Barn at Beal is an idyllic business retreat venue being set in a tranquil rural environment, providing the perfect space for conferences and weddings, whilst Longridge Towers School, an impressive historic academic venue, also provides excellent conferencing facilities. The Town Hall is one of Berwick’s historic landmarks and offers a choice of conference spaces including the elegant Guildhall for meetings and weddings, whereas stately home Ellingham Hall is an exquisite venue for conferences, teambuilding activities, corporate events and weddings. Similarly, Paxton House Gallery and Country Park set on the banks of the river amid 80 acres of grounds is another striking venue. Berwick hotels such as country house hotel Tillmouth Park and The White Swan offer superb conference and banqueting suite, whilst Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel is an impressive historic country house with stunning grounds catering for teambuilding events alongside conference space for up to 180 delegates.