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Likely freeFestivals & Events

Rachel Groves, harp - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Rooted in Scottish traditional music, harpist Rachel Groves draws on classical, jazz and global folk styles. Suitable for all the family.

Sat 25 Jul14:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Live Music

Around £10

Rachel Groves, harp

A one hour concert suitable for all the family from BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026. Rooted in Scottish traditional music, Rachel draws on influences from classical, jazz and global folk styles as a platform for exploring the rich textural range of her instrument. Suitable for all the family.

Sat 25 Jul14:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Pre-concert summer supper (25th July) - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Festivals & EventsLive Music

Around £25

Pre-concert summer supper (25th July) - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

The Music at Paxton pre-concert suppers make a welcome comeback, with a delicious summer salad buffet and a complimentary drink from our bar.

Sat 25 Jul19:15Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Live Music

Pre-concert summer supper

CANCELLED Enjoy a pre-concert light salad buffet from local caterer Catered by Courtney, served in the Paxton House Stables Tearoom on our festival Saturday evenings. Price includes a drink from our festival bar and post-supper tea and coffee. Must be booked in advance.

Sat 25 Jul19:15Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Likely freeFestivals & Events

Ensemble Jackalope - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Ensemble Jackalope brings an invigorating brilliance to the Piano Quartet repertoire. Supported by The Marchus Trust.

Sat 25 Jul20:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Community

Around £28

Ensemble Jackalope

Ensemble Jackalope brings an invigorating brilliance to the Piano Quartet repertoire. Supported by The Marchus Trust.

Sat 25 Jul20:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Community

Hugh Mackay, cello

Sun 26 JulMusic at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Community

Around £34/£27 (concessions £19/£16)

Angela Hewitt, piano

26 July Sunday 2026

Sun 26 JulMusic at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Union Chain Bridge Exhibition

: 11am-4pm. Exhibition to mark the 206 anniversary of the Union Chain Bridge held by Friends of the Union Chain Bridge. Refreshments – tea, coffee, scones, traybake and biscuits.

Sun 26 JulMemorial (village) Hall(4.7mi)

via Memorial (village) HallLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Church Gathering - Spittal Community Centre

Doors open at 10.15am for refreshments. We will begin the service at 10.30am What you can expect in the service is: A time to praise and worship God using contemporary songs Then some notices while the WayKids (1-9) and Youth (9-14) leave for their groups. Followed by an engaging and accessible talk based on the teaching from the Bible. Finally a time of worship, waiting on God and an opportunity to receive prayer We will aim to finish by 12pm For directions to the venue click here: [https://waypointchurch.uk/find-us/](https://waypointchurch.uk/find-us/)

Sun 26 Jul10:15Spittal Residents Jubilee Club & Community Centre(1.4mi)

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Likely freeFestivals & Events

Hugh Mackay, cello - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Borders-born Hugh Mackay performs two of J.S. Bach's cello suites in this delightful one-hour Sunday morning concert.

Sun 26 Jul12:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Live Music

Around £12

Hugh Mackay, cello

Born in 2000 in the Scottish Borders and educated at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh, Hugh is rapidly establishing a fine reputation as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe. He has an established partnership with pianist Junyan Chen, winner of Second Prize and Chamber Music Award at Leeds International Piano Competition 2024, and he is currently a chamber music scholar at Villa Musica Landesstiftung in Germany, performing alongside world-leading musicians and emerging artists.

Sun 26 Jul12:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Angela Hewitt, piano - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Festivals & Events

Around £34/£27 (concessions £19/£16)

Angela Hewitt, piano - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Internationally acclaimed pianist Angela Hewitt returns to Music at Paxton for the festival's 20th anniversary closing concert.

Sun 26 Jul16:30Music at Paxton(4.2mi)

via Music at PaxtonLocal gem

Community

Creative Drop In At The Berwick Barracks

We found this gem on The Maltings Theatre & Cinema's website. Creative Drop In At The Berwick Barracks — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Tue 28 JulThe Maltings Theatre & Cinema(0.2mi)

via The Maltings Theatre & CinemaLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

The Discipleship Way Course

Berwick Guitar Lessons is hosting and we're spreading the word. The Discipleship Way Course — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 28 Jul19:30Berwick Guitar Lessons(0.8mi)

via Berwick Guitar Lessons

Community

Around £12.00 to £14.00

The Three Musketeers...sort of

A hilarious summer romp for the whole family.

Wed 29 JulThe Straw Yard(0.2mi)

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Theatre

The Three Musketeers...sort of! (OPEN AIR THEATRE)

MULTIPLE DATES/TIMES

Wed 29 JulThe Straw Yard(0.2mi)

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Venues with events near Berwick-upon-Tweed

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Straw Yard0.2 miles away The Maltings Theatre & Cinema0.2 miles away Berwick Guitar Lessons0.8 miles away

More about Berwick-upon-Tweed

Northumberland, England

Berwick-upon-Tweed is in Northumberland, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard and Castle Parks Berwick, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Berwick-upon-Tweed events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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