By Car
We are 3 miles from the A1 Berwick-upon-Tweed bypass on the B6461, TD15 1SZ
By Train
We are 5 miles from the Berwick-upon-Tweed station on the East Coast Mainline
By Bus
Number 32 bus stops on the estate, please check www.bordersbuses.co.uk for a timetable
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Please click here to read our full accessibility information statement. We are committed to make our buildings, services and visitor programme as accessible and inclusive as possible, removing and reducing barriers to visiting us.
Our full site is open every day, including all public holidays, during our main season between April and October. Times vary by the month so please check before you come. This includes entry to the house by guided tour only, shop, tearoom, toilets, grounds and gardens.
From November to March during our low season, our grounds and gardens remain open every day and our Stables Tearoom on selected days with reduced hours. We are always open for private bookings, group tours, school trips and weddings.
Check for up-to-date information and to find out What’s On
All our accommodation offerings; self catering estate cottages, caravan park and glamping pods, are open all year round including all public holidays and are bookable online here.
Camping is not permitted anywhere on our site.
Yes! We love four legged friends and welcome dogs on leads across our site (except for inside the main house itself where we only allow assistance dogs), we just ask that you keep your pet on a lead at all times and pick up after them.
We have a dedicated dog friendly space in our Stables Tearoom with a dog menu and plenty of water bowls.
We also have dog friendly accommodation options.
Booking ahead is always advisable especially during peak season and for special event days.
Most activities require pre booking but some are drop in – please check our What’s On calendar for full details.
Please be aware that on busy days, we may reach capacity for house tours and educational activities and have to turn away visitors who have not booked in advance.
You will receive a 50% refund (minus any booking fees) or the option to choose an alternative date/activity if you need to cancel or amend for any reason.
You will receive a full refund if Paxton House needs to cancel the event/activity due to adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
No shows will be charged the full price and no refund offered.
We are, at present, only accepting card payments on site with a minimum spend of £2 on any single transaction.
You can always pre book online for all tickets and events.
We have free WiFi access in our main public areas including our Stables Tearoom, shop and exhibition spaces.
Our estate cottages are equipped with Wifi but our caravan park and glamping pods do not so you are able to switch off and escape from everyday life!
No, the cost of your house ticket or grounds pass includes car parking. The main car park is hardstanding and situated a short walk from the main courtyard. There are two designated disabled bays and a bike shed.
No, pre booking is not required and tables are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Reservations are only required for afternoon teas (at least 48 hours notice) and are bookable online here.
We serve breakfast rolls, light lunches, hot and cold drinks and homemade cakes, scones and traybakes to sit in or takeaway.
ART FUND – free entry to grounds and house anytime during open season
HISTORIC HOUSES – free entry to grounds and house anytime during open season
ROYAL HORTICULTURE SOCIETY – free access to grounds, ONLY ON SUNDAY, MONDAY & THURSDAY
GARDENERS WORLD 241 – one free adult with one paying adult to grounds with valid voucher during open season (single adult, half price entry)
Please show your membership card/voucher when you arrive and pre-book a house tour by selecting the correct organisation on the booking page.
Yes! We welcome you to enjoy our grounds and gardens and have picnic benches across the grounds for your use. Please use the bins provided. Alternatively, our Stables Tearoom menu is available in takeaway form too.