Historic houses · North East England
The Lions House
In or near Berwick town walls.
The Lions 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 · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Lions 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 0.9 km away. Postcode area TD15.
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Official information
The Lions House is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the past with various activities and events. Guests can enjoy live performances, medieval jousts, and explore the beautiful gardens and grounds.
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 Lions House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, central Scotland. It is recognised for its architectural significance and is surrounded by designated sites of special scientific interest, including the Tweed Catchment Rivers and Northumberland Shore SSSIs.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7691, -1.9993
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Postcode
- TD15 1JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547199 (CC0)
- commons: House near to Coxons Tower, city walls - geograph.org.uk - 741440.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lions House?
- The Lions House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 1JG), in the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- What is The Lions House?
- The Lions House — house in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Lions House?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 1JG.
- Is The Lions House a listed building?
- The Lions House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Lions House a protected site?
- Yes — The Lions 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 Lions House?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 1JG.