There are many local Berwick shops, though Berwick upon Tweed is primarily a market town and still holds a market twice per week, every Wednesday and Saturday in the town centre. There is also a terrific Farmers Market on the last Sunday of the month, 10:00 -13:30 at The Maltings art centre, where local produce and goods are on sale. Go along and visit the market, while looking through the Berwick Shops, and talk face to face with the suppliers and learn more about the products and the provenance behind them.

Shopping is more than just a trip to the Berwick shops, it can be a really fun day out. Enjoy the individual characters and atmospheres of these stores and make your shopping experience one to remember with lots of great buys.

The High Street is lined both sides with local Berwick shops, and high-street names, but make sure you explore the smaller streets around the town centre and head past the walls for yet more individual stores, including craft shops, art galleries, delicatessens and so much more.

Alongside the familiar high street names are some great places to pick up gifts or a new stylish addition to the wardrobe. Some Berwick shops include women’s boutiques and parlours selling the most beautiful wedding dresses, accessories and party outfits; jewellers showcasing stunning rings, watches and much more. Take time to discuss your requirements with a friendly shop keeper for the real personal shopping experience, don’t forget to buy a souvenir for those at home.

Got a sweet tooth? The town is famous for its Berwick Cockles, a minty boiled sweet with a red stripe running through them. Visit the one and only traditional sweetie shop in Berwick and pick up a bag while you browse.

For the gardeners out there, one of the best Berwick shops is Berwick Garden Centre is conveniently situated just off the A1 and hosts a wide range of plants, shrubs, trees, bulbs, garden tools and pots. The gift department stocks jewellery, candles, homeware and luxury toiletries. The store even has a small pet and aquatic section. After a long day of shopping there is nothing better than visiting the licensed restaurant serving up home-cooked meal and snack, or if you feel like cooking up a storm in your own kitchen why not pick up some fresh ingredients from the farm shop in store.

There are several major supermarkets and smaller independent grocers situated in and around the town, providing a huge choice of food and drink, making your weekly food shop easier. Berwick shops also include many business parks that host stores, selling carpets to homeware, to cars and electrical goods.

Whatever you decide to purchase, it will hold a special memory from Berwick upon Tweed.