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HISTORY OF THE PUB

There has been in a pub in the Northumberland salmon-fishing village of Horncliffe for over 250 years, since 1760.

 
 
Mrs Brown with drinkers at the bar

Mrs Brown with drinkers at the Fishers Arms bar

The pub was once owned by Stuart Brown’s family. Brown went on to become editor of The Scotsman newspaper and wrote fondly of the pub and the village.

The building was bought in 2015 and run as a viable pub for over four years, until the owner said he was considering converting it into residential dwellings. The prompted a unified response from residents to protect the pub by gaining Asset of Community Value (ACV) status.

After a spirited fundraising campaign the pub was purchased by the Community Benefit Society on 29th July 2022.

Old photo of pub exterior

A photo of the pub exterior from the archives

Old photo of pub exterior

A photo of the pub exterior from the archives

A vibrant and welcoming village pub helps alleviate loneliness and creates a sense of belonging within the community.

 
 
 

THE LOCAL AREA

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Horncliffe is by the River Tweed, which is also the border between Scotland and England.

Locals and visitors can enjoy beautiful River Tweed walks and the Lower Tweed Trail as well as the Northumberland Coast and Castles Cycle Route and nearby Cheviot Hills. The Fishers Arms will provide a welcome rest, drink and something to eat.

 
 

Our many local attractions include the world-famous Union Chain Bridge and Chain Bridge Honey Farm, both within walking distance.

We have two salmon fishing beats in the village with ghillies and aim to provide accommodation for fisherman and visitors alike in the pub’s two en-suite rooms.

 
 

Map of Northumberland from 1848
by ancestryimages.com / antiqueprints.com

Photo by Denovan

 

The Union Chain Bridge is the oldest surviving vehicular chain bridge in the world. The bridge has just undergone extensive refurbishment and will be a major draw for visitors to the area.

The bridge crosses the River Tweed and forms the border between England and Scotland.

 

 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Horncliffe has a strong sense of community and the Fishers Arms has always been the focal point for activities and clubs, and a meeting place for locals and visiting cyclists and walkers.

Monthly live music nights were held and attracted musicians from a wide area

Monthly live music nights were held and attracted musicians from a wide area

Horncliffe Veg Shed produce food with vegetables grown in the village and supported events at the pub

Horncliffe Veg Shed produce food with vegetables grown in the village and supported events at the pub

Other events held at the pub included a children’s choir at Christmas, quiz nights, darts team, poetry/book groups, and sporting events

Other events held at the pub included a children’s choir at Christmas, quiz nights, darts team, poetry/book groups, and sporting events

The ‘Horncliffe Hookers’ produced beautiful rag-rugs and met weekly in the pub

The ‘Horncliffe Hookers’ produced beautiful rag-rugs and met weekly in the pub

 

Horncliffe Events organise a Salmon Procession in January and a Beer and Music Festival in July, both run in conjunction with the Fishers Arms.

Outside the pub at the Horncliffe Salmon Procession 2019

Outside the pub at the Horncliffe Salmon Procession 2019

At a session in the pub during Horncliffe Beer and Music Festival 2019

At a session in the pub during Horncliffe Beer and Music Festival 2019

 

We want the Fishers Arms pub at the heart of our Northumbrian community for generations to come.
Thank you for helping make this a reality.