Berwick Removals
Britannia George Bernard Shaw has been providing removals services in Berwick Upon Tweed for over 40 years, and as a family-run removal company we offer a comprehensive tailored removals service, wherever you are moving to.
Removal and Storage Services for Berwick Upon Tweed
Britannia GBS specialises in moving people as well as businesses in Berwick and throughout the local area in Northumberland and further afield. We will carry out a pre-move survey, so that we understand the extent of your move and what your requirements are and if you require any additional services so that we can provide a fully tailored comprehensive removal service.
Our removal teams are highly trained and will provide you with a hassle-free move to your destination in the UK or abroad. We have managed removals of every kind and pride ourselves on our stress-free service.
We can also provide short or long term storage for the contents of your home locally or at an affiliated Britannia Movers storage facility close to your destination, as part of your relocation package, if needed. Our modern warehouse facility offers a range of storage options, from self-storage pods to commercial archiving.
Moving to Berwick
If you are moving to Berwick Upon Tweed in Northumberland, being just three miles from the Scottish borders it benefits from being a coastal town; ideal for sandy beaches and riverside walks. It is also a haven for walkers and cyclists.
Berwick hasn’t always been a peaceful town, it has been tossed from pillar to post between England and Scotland, before it fell into English hands in 1482. Berwick’s great Elizabethan walls were built to keep invading Scots from entering the town.
Berwick Upon Tweed has a number of stunning flats and apartments for sale. Some are period or listed buildings and are beautifully decorated. Prices for the more luxury flats are around £180,000 and over, but flats can be bought for £40,000.
Terraced family properties tend to range between £80,000 and £300,000, with semis following a similar pattern. Detached properties come in two categories; family or impressive. A three bedroom detached home can be purchased for as little as £170,000, but a more average price tends to be over £200,000. Stunning period homes with land and multiple bedrooms are £600,000 plus.
Attractions in Berwick
For those wanting to explore Berwick’s history, the museums at Berwick Barracks and The Main Guard will help put the pieces of the puzzle together. You can take a tour of the town’s old courtroom, jail lockups and notorious ‘drunk’s cell’ in the upper floors of Berwick Town Hall.
Many families local to Berwick like to indulge in beach days, building sandcastles and having fun in the surf. There is also a splash-park, soft-play facility, pottery centre and swimming pool to keep children entertained. Throughout the school holidays, Berwick Museum and Berwick Park put on a number of activities and events for kids.
Berwick is also rich with art galleries, including; The Granary Gallery, Gymnasium Gallery and Watchtower Gallery.
Berwick Transport Links
Berwick Upon Tweed is located on the A1, taking drivers North into the heart of Edinburgh or South to Newcastle. With direct train services to Newcastle make from Berwick railway station makes a quicker journey in around 45 minutes, avoiding the traffic.
There are also a number of local bus routes connecting Berwick to neighbouring towns and villages.
If you would like a competitive no obligation quote or more information about our Berwick removals then please email office@britanniagbs.co.uk or call us on 01434 372919. Alternatively, you can get an idea of costs using the above ‘Get a Quote‘ form.
