Port ‘working hard’ to attract more cruise ships

The boss of England’s most northerly port said he would love to have 10 to 20 cruise ships calling every year.

The Port of Berwick in Northumberland welcomed its first cruise passengers in 2021 and is expecting another ship in June with two more booked for 2027.

Although some passengers use the stop to see Holy Island, 14 miles (22kms) south of the town, others also visit a town renowned for its three bridges and defensive walls dating to the 16th Century.

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