HODS 23 - Berwick Barracks

Home to history and the arts, Berwick Barracks has something for all ages. It has a museum and an exhibition on the life of the British Infantryman (1600s to 1918). This year, also find out more about the exciting Living Barracks Project. Built in the early 18th century to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, the Barracks was among the first in England to be purpose built. It was first quartered in 1721 and remained in active use until 1963 when it ceased to be the depot for the King’s Own Scottish Borderers. The Barracks houses the KOSB Regimental Museum (closed at the moment) as well as Berwick Museum and Art Gallery. The latter contains information on the history of Berwick as well as part of the famous Burrell collection. There is also an exhibition ‘By Beat of Drum’ giving an insight into the life of a British Infantryman from the Civil War to the First World War. This year, also find out more about the exciting Living Barracks Project on the site.
See also Events 33, 75
Sat 14th: 1000–1700; Sun 15th: 1000–1700
No pre-booking required
Directions: ///forget.tops.drops
Parade, TD15 1DF
Access: Stairs inside mean limited access for some visitors.
Please note that the Barracks are only open free of charge on Sat 14th and
Sun 15th for Heritage Open Days. Although the whole site is open 1000–
1700 the museums close earlier at 1600 (last admission 1530).