We welcome groups of any size to Paxton House; join us to learn more about our Georgian interiors, collections of costume, art, furniture and social history. Enjoy our spacious grounds, gardens and riverside, excellent gift shop, interesting exhibition spaces and charming Stables Tearoom; an excellent day out is guaranteed.
Delve Back in Time
Our fantastic tour of the house, led by one of our passionate and friendly guides, will follow the story of the house and its history from 1763 to the present day. Exploring 14 open rooms the tour will reveal the history of our significant collections of Thomas Chippendale and William Trotter furniture, interesting assortment of costumes and impressive paintings from National Galleries of Scotland.
Our standard tours can be booked on an exclusive basis for groups of 15 visitors or more and split into timed intervals for larger groups and last around 75 minutes.
Group Tour Benefits
We offer free entry for Blue Badge guides, discounted admission rates and fast track entry to the house to fit around your schedule, free coach and/or car parking and reservations for refreshments for any group tour.
We also offer specialised tours which focus on areas of interest regarding our collection and stories. This includes architecture, art, furniture, costume, Caribbean connections and grounds and gardens design.
Our specialist tours can be booked on an exclusive basis for groups of 15 visitors or more and split into timed intervals for larger groups and last around and last around 90 minutes.
Our Stables Tearoom is the perfect spot to relax with a cuppa and scone before your tour starts or a light lunch after your tour ends. Alternatively, we can offer takeaway options so you can explore the great outdoors and make the most of your time onsite. We can cater to suit your budget and group size on either a prebooked or free flow basis.
