Paxton House
Georgian mansion with exceptional Robert Adam interiors.
Berwick-on-Tweed, Berwickshire, TD15 1SZ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loops
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Originally built for Patrick Home, a young Scottish laird, Paxton House is one of the finest 18th-century Palladian country houses in Britain featuring Adam interiors.
It has recently gained recognition for its nationally important collection of Chippendale and Trotter furniture by Museums Galleries Scotland on behalf of The Scottish Government.
Paxton House is also home to the largest picture gallery in a Scottish country house, housing over 70 paintings from the National Galleries of Scotland. It has twelve period rooms including the stunning dining room, library and drawing room.
Additional attractions include boat trips down the River Tweed, 80 acres of gardens, woodland and riverside walks, gift shops, tearoom, adventure playground, picnic areas, squirrel hide and changing exhibitions throughout the year.
A new attraction is the Paxton Waterwheel. It is one of the oldest domestic water supply systems in Scotland and was restored throughout 2017.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Today's Opening Hours
The House: 11:15am – 1:00pm
Grounds & Gardens: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Regular Opening Hours
Grounds & Gardens are open daily throughout the year:
- April to September: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- October to December: 11:00am – 3:00pm
The House operates guided tours during the open season. Tours run from 28th March until 31st October 2025, with two guided tours offered per day (availability is limited). In November, guided tours continue on Wednesdays at 11:15am. The house will reopen for the 2026 season from 28th March 2026, with house tours resuming in spring 2026.
Special Events & Activities
Opening Weekend 2026: The 2026 season opens on 28th March 2026 with a special opening weekend event featuring the Tin Shed Art Expo.
Volunteer Open Day: Saturday 25th April
Boat Trips: Available on certain days (please contact for specific dates).
Group Visits
Group visits to the house and grounds are available during the open season (28th March – 31st October 2025, and from 28th March 2026 onwards). Please contact for further details and booking.
RHS Member Benefit
RHS members receive free entry to the Grounds & Gardens on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays year-round, as Paxton House Gardens is an RHS partner garden.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House & Grounds:
Adult: £12.00
Child: £6.00
Family: £30.00
The house and grounds provide the perfect location for groups to enjoy a day out and learn more about Paxton House. Our wonderful collection is on display throughout the house, it can be viewed on a standard tour and an in-depth specialist tour is also available.
For further information and to book a group tour please click here.
Whilst we offer fun trails for children and activity sessions throughout the summer we also host a range of specially tailored school visits year round including Victorian themed sessions.
For more information please contact:
Frances Reid
01289 386291
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loops
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Berwick-on-Tweed, Berwickshire, TD15 1SZ
Paxton House is located 3m west of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Take the B6461 sign to Paxton House from the A1.
You can also reach us by train with the East Coast Main Line arriving in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, just 3 miles from Paxton House. The bus number 32 leaves Berwick-Upon-Tweed from Monday to Saturday from April to October.
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