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.
Opening Times
Paxton House is open daily until 1st November 2026. Opening times vary throughout the year, so we recommend checking before you visit.
Grounds & Gardens
The grounds and gardens are open to visitors throughout the season:
- April, May, and October: 10:00am – 3:00pm daily
- June, July, August, and September: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
House Guided Tours
Guided tours of the house are available during the summer months:
- June 2026: Tours depart at 10:15am and 11:45am
- July to September 2026: Tours depart at 11:00am and 12:45pm
Special Events & Activities
Throughout the season, Paxton House offers a range of special experiences and activities for all ages:
- Boat Trips: Available throughout the open season
- The Waterwheel: Operated regularly by volunteers during the season
- Hayloft Gallery Exhibitions: Open from 1st May to 1st November 2026
- Paxton Ted Trail: Running throughout the house during the open season
- Children's Activities: Explorer's Trails, Rock Painting Parties, and Pond Dipping available throughout the season
August Highlights
August is a particularly busy month at Paxton House with several special events:
- Children Go Free: 5th – 31st August 2026
- Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure: August 2026
- Free Flow House Tour: Monday 10th August 2026 (last entry 1:00pm)
- Specialist Costume & Textiles Tour: 10th August 2026
- Specialist Home Family History Tour: 19th August 2026
- David Milne Home Exhibition: 8th August – 1st November 2026
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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