Museums · North East England
The Main Guard
In or near Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The Main Guard — museum in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Main Guard is a museum in central Scotland. Operated by Berwick upon Tweed Civic Society. 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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Summary from the official site
The Main Guard is a historic guardhouse located in Berwick upon Tweed, significant for its role in the town's military history. It now serves as a museum showcasing the town's history and features exhibitions, including displays for children and various historical topics.
Read more on the official property page.
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 Main Guard is a museum located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, central Scotland. It is operated by the Berwick upon Tweed Civic Society and is situated within areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the Tweed Catchment Rivers and Northumberland Shore.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7712, -2.0012
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Postcode
- TD15 1DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 1pm–5pm; closed Wednesdays, 1st June to 30th September
- Official site
- berwickcivicsociety.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113384365 (CC0)
- commons: The Main Guard.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: The Main Guard (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Main Guard?
- The Main Guard is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 1DF), in the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
- What is The Main Guard?
- The Main Guard — museum in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Main Guard?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 1DF.
- Who runs The Main Guard?
- The Main Guard is operated by Berwick upon Tweed Civic Society.
- Is The Main Guard a protected site?
- Yes — The Main Guard 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 Main Guard?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 1DF.