Paxton House

Paxton House is one of the finest Palladian-style country houses in Britain. Built to the design of John Adam in 1758, it stands in attractive grounds beside the River Tweed and houses an outstanding collection of Chippendale furniture. Concerts are held in the magnificent Picture Gallery, added in 1814, which displays a large selection of paintings on permanent loan from the National Galleries of Scotland.

Paxton is open daily between Easter and 31st October: the house is open from 11am to 5pm (last guided tour 4pm), the gallery, shop and tearoom from 10am to 5pm, and the gardens from 10am until sunset.

Paxton House is situated in the Scottish Borders, close to Berwick-upon-Tweed and approximately an hour’s journey from either Edinburgh or Newcastle-upon-Tyne. By road, the house is clearly signposted on the B6461, 3 miles from the A1 Berwick-upon-Tweed bypass. The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, with fast, frequent services from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and London.

If you are a visitor to the area, the local tourist offices will be happy to assist with accommodation and information on places to visit to enhance your stay.

Visit Scottish Borders
tel. 0870 608 0404

Visit Northumberland
tel. 01289 330 733