Historic houses · North East England
The Governor's House
In or near Berwick town walls.
The Governor's House — house in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Governor's House is a historic house in central Scotland. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. 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 1.1 km away. Postcode area TD15.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Granary Gallery is located within Berwick's historic Elizabethan Quay Walls and showcases a variety of exhibitions featuring notable British and Scottish artists. The gallery focuses on modern and contemporary art, often highlighting works inspired by the Northumberland and Scottish borders.
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
The Governor's House is a Grade II* listed building located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, central Scotland. It is recognised for its historical significance and is situated within designated areas including the Tweed Catchment Rivers SSSI and Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7664, -2.0018
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Postcode
- TD15 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- 01289 330 999
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.visitberwick.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547106 (CC0)
- commons: Palace Street East - geograph.org.uk - 1168402.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Governor's House?
- The Governor's House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 1JF), in the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- What is The Governor's House?
- The Governor's House — house in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Governor's House?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 1JF.
- Is The Governor's House a listed building?
- The Governor's House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Governor's House a protected site?
- Yes — The Governor's House 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.
- How do I get to The Governor's House?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 1JF.