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Things to see in Spittal (United Kingdom): 28 places and when to go
Spittal is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Architecture (6), Museums and art (4). The best known are Berwick Castle, Norham Castle and Union Chain Bridge. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.7591, -1.9942
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Architecture (6) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 89 km as the crow flies
What to see in Spittal
The places in and around Spittal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Berwick CastleCastle, now ruinous, in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK2.0 km
- Norham CastlePartly ruined castle in Northumberland, England, UK11 km
- Union Chain BridgeSuspension bridge over the Anglo-Scottish border7.1 km
- Barmoor CastleCountry house in Lowick, Northumberland, England, UK12 km
- Halidon HillHill near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, United Kingdom4.7 km
- Royal Border BridgeGrade I listed railway bridge in Northumberland, England1.8 km
- Twizell CastleCastle in Duddo, Northumberland, England, UK15 km
- Paxton House, BerwickshireCountry house museum in Berwickshire, United Kingdom7.3 km
- Berwick BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England1.3 km
- Duddo Five StonesStone circle in Duddo, Northumberland, England, UK11 km
- Ayton Parish ChurchChurch building in Ayton, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
- Berwick LighthouseLighthouse in Northumberland, England891 m
- Chirnside Parish ChurchChurch in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK14 km
- Duddo TowerBuilding in Duddo, United Kingdom11 km
- Foulden Tithe BarnTithe barn in Foulden, Scotland8.4 km
- Royal Tweed BridgeBridge in Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK1.4 km
- Berwick BarracksMuseum, formerly barracks, in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, United Kingdom1.4 km
- Eyemouth transmitting stationTransmitter station in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK10.0 km
- Ayton HillHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK10.0 km
- Bear Claw BreweryBrewery6 m
- Berwick Museum and Art GalleryMuseum in Berwick-upon-Tweed1.3 km
- Cheviot BreweryBrewery14 km
- Eyemouth MuseumMuseum in Eyemouth, Scotland, UK14 km
- Kings Own Scottish Borderers Regimental MuseumMuseum in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, UK1.4 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
When to go to Spittal
The best time to visit Spittal is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:21
- FebPossible9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:53
- MayBest time16:00
- JunBest time17:14
- JulBest time16:43
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:55
- DecPossible6:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Spittal
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Wooler22 places24 km
- Bamburgh17 places24 km
- Stichill17 places32 km
- Cranshaws18 places33 km
- Galashiels23 places52 km
- Morpeth30 places55 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Spittal?
The best known: Berwick Castle, Norham Castle, Union Chain Bridge, Barmoor Castle, Halidon Hill. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Spittal?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46.
How do you get to Spittal?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Spittal as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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