The Works Berwick closes as Greggs plans new town centre store

The Works in Berwick has closed its doors for good following a bakery chain’s plans for a new store.

The Works, at 50-52 Marygate, had its final trading day in on Friday, September 4 after a number of years on the high street.

Signage has been removed from The Works which has closed in Berwick.placeholder image
Signage has been removed from The Works which has closed in Berwick.

This comes after bakery chain Greggs received the green light from Northumberland County Council for work planned on the premises.

The application including plans for new signage and the refurbishment of the shopfront and received no objections.

The Works in Berwick.placeholder image
The Works in Berwick.

A spokesperson for The Works said: "We can confirm that September 4 was the final trading day for our Berwick store.

"We would like to thank our customers, colleagues and the local community for their support and loyalty over the years and wish them all the very best for the future."

Greggs already has two stores in the town including one at 26 Marygate and another on Loaning Meadows Retail Park.

The bakery’s planning application made no mention of its existing store on Marygate.

News you can trust since 1854
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice