North Berwick
Things to do in North Berwick, Edinburgh and Lothian
North Berwick draws visitors who want to stay put rather than move on. The town has a handful of hotels and guest houses alongside five campsites, suggesting it works well as a base for exploring the East Lothian coast. The Scottish Seabird Centre, rated 4.5 from over 3,000 reviews, is the kind of anchor attraction that brings people here, while the Mystery Treasure Trail and a visit to Yellowcraig—both rated 4.7—offer ways to spend an afternoon. Seasonal draws include pumpkin-picking at Balgone Estate and Kilduff Farm.
There's also Archerfield Walled Garden, rated 4.4, which offers something different from the seaside attractions. Between the seabird centre, the gardens, the treasure trail, and the beach at Yellowcraig, there's enough to keep a family occupied for several days without needing to venture far.
Where to stay in North Berwick(4)
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The accommodation choices suit different styles of stay. No12 Hotel & Bistro and the Marine & Spa are both well-regarded, the latter rated 4.8, while campers have genuine options: Tantallon and Yellowcraig caravan parks are both rated above 4.6, and Station Park has built up a substantial following with over 2,100 reviews. Wamphray Croft, a smaller site, has a perfect 5.0 rating. This spread suggests the town caters equally to those wanting hotel comfort and those wanting to camp.
Things to Do in North Berwick(6)
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Where to Eat in North Berwick
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5 mi
Gullane Beach
Gullane · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Tyninghame Beach
Dunbar · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
ReBoot Disc Golf Course
Dunbar · ⭐ 4.8
Gosford Sands
Longniddry
7 mi
John Muir Country Park
Dunbar · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Jabberwocky Soft Play and Cafe
Haddington · ⭐ 4.2
7 mi
East Links Family Park
Dunbar · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Belhaven Bay
Dunbar · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in North Berwick(5)
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Self-Catering Cottages in North Berwick
All cottages in North Berwick →Holly Croft
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £727
Cauldside West Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
The Cart Barn
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £575
The Leveret
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £831
Abbeymill Farm Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £991
Eliza Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £607
2 Setonhill Cottages
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £447
Shepherds Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £767
Common questions about North Berwick
How many campsites are there in North Berwick?
We list 5 campsites in and around North Berwick, of which 3 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in North Berwick have electric hook-up?
1 of the 5 campsites we list in North Berwick offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in North Berwick?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around North Berwick.
What is there to do in North Berwick?
We list 6 attractions and things to do in and around North Berwick.
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