Beaches · North East England
Blakewell Shad
In or near Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Blakewell Shad is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Blakewell Shad is a beach on the coast of central Scotland. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area TD15.
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Official information
The Berwick Watchtower Gallery is an art gallery housed in a historic building that was originally constructed in 1848. It has hosted numerous exhibitions featuring British artists and various cultural events, although it has been closed to public visitors since November 2017.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blakewell Shad is a beach located in central Scotland, within the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed, postcode TD15. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Tweed Catchment Rivers and the Northumberland Shore.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7685, -2.0101
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Postcode
- TD15 2HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.theberwickwatchtower.com
Sources
- osm: w906870054 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Tweedmouth War Memorial
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Berwick Watchtower
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Lady Jerningham Monument
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Garfield Guest House
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Theatres · 0.4 km
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blakewell Shad?
- Blakewell Shad is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2HF), in the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- What is Blakewell Shad?
- Blakewell Shad is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blakewell Shad?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2HF.
- Is Blakewell Shad a protected site?
- Yes — Blakewell Shad is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blakewell Shad free to visit?
- Yes, Blakewell Shad is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blakewell Shad?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2HF.