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Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

The Castle

Modern en-suite rooms, a lively local bar, three minutes from Berwick station

Welcome

Easy to reach, easy to love

We are about an hour by road and 40 minutes by train from both Edinburgh and Newcastle, and Berwick station is just a three-minute walk away. The hotel has no car park of its own: there is a little on-street parking at the front and cheap parking at the station.

The Castle Lounge

The Castle Lounge has long been a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Drop in for a pint of lager by the fire, catch the match on the sports TV, or settle in for a casual dinner. The bar opens at noon on Sunday-Friday and from 11 on Saturday.Food is served Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 8pm and on Sunday from noon to 4pm. Children and dogs are always welcome. We also serve the popular Jeremy -Clarkson Hawkstone lager at the Castle.


Rooms and breakfast

Every room was refurbished in 2021 and has an en-suite bathroom with a high-powered shower, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee. A continental breakfast is included, served daily from 7:00 to 9:30am, and a cooked breakfast can be added for a small charge. All rooms are upstairs and there is no lift.

Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Breakfast

  • Meetings & functions

  • Family rooms

  • Dog friendly

  • Smart TV

  • Tea & coffee tray

Rooms

Individually furnished rooms. Book direct for our best rate.

Offers

Castle offer

The Castle

Free use of our meeting room this winter!

Free use of our meeting room when buying a drink or food. Call to enquire

Until 31 Jan

Discount castle

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10% off for all Service Personnel & Veterans

Service Personnel & Veterans on bar, food and hotel rooms. ID card needs to be shown.

Until 30 Oct

What's on

19Nov

Thu, 19 November 2026 · 7:00pm

Pool competition

In the bar. Everyone welcome.

20Nov

Fri, 20 November 2026 · 4:30pm

Winter Lights at The Alnwick Garden

Nearby: The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, Alnwick, 30 miles away. Runs until 3 January. After-dark illuminated trail across The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, with Saver, Standard and Premium dates.

21Nov

Sat, 21 November 2026 · 8:00pm

Live music: Kimmi

Live singer in The Castle Lounge.

25Nov

Wed, 25 November 2026 · 10:00am

Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair

Nearby: Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, 30 miles away. Charity Christmas fair in the castle’s Guest Hall in aid of Smile for Life, with a ticketed preview evening on 24 November.

What our guests say

“Absolutely fabulous place to stay. Handy for everything. Dining room is beautifully decorated and is used as breakfast room and evening restaurant. Staff can’t do enough for you. It’s definitely a hotel I would recommend to my friends.”

★★★★★Shirley M · The Castle · Google

Good to know

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 3:00pm to 10:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am. Early check-in and late check-out are £20 each, subject to availability. Please let us know your arrival time at least 24 hours before you arrive.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A continental breakfast is included with every stay, served daily from 7:00 to 9:30am. A full English can be added for a small charge.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs are welcome at £20 per dog per stay. Dogs can stay in any of our rooms and are welcome in the bar. Assistance dogs stay free.

Is there parking?

The hotel does not have its own car park. There is very limited on-street parking at the front, and cheap parking at the station three minutes away. Northumberland parking discs cost £1 from machines or local shops and are used in every car park in the county. For safety, e-bikes and e-scooters cannot be charged anywhere inside the hotel.

Is there a lift?

No. All of our rooms are upstairs and reached by stairs only, so please call us on 01289 307900 before booking if stairs are a problem and we will do our best to help.

How do I get there by train?

Berwick station is on the East Coast Main Line, about 40 minutes from Edinburgh or Newcastle, and just a three-minute walk from the hotel.

Can you host a private party?

Yes. Our function room takes up to 50 seated or 100 standing, ideal for birthdays, christenings, small weddings and wakes. Call 01289 307900 about food and drink packages, or bring your own caterer to use our fully equipped kitchen.

What is the difference between the rates?

The advance purchase rate is cheaper but cannot be cancelled or transferred. The standard rate is flexible: you can cancel up to three days before arrival, after which it is non-refundable.

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The Castle

The Castle Hotel

103 Castlegate

Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1LF

Northumberland

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