Palimpsest- Billy Gérard Frank
Paxton House’s major 2025 exhibition, Palimpsest, is a powerful new body of work by Grenadian-born, New York-based artist and filmmaker Billy Gérard Frank.
Running from 3rd May to 31st October.
Another world inside the gates; Another country at the bottom of the garden
Today's Opening Hours
| The House | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
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| Grounds & Gardens | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Stables Tearoom | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Book your tickets
Book tickets for the House, House & Grounds and forthcoming Events.
Visits to the House are by guided tour only at set times.
How to get here
Paxton House, Paxton, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ
Welcome to Paxton
Find yourself in another world at Paxton House, one of the finest Palladian houses in Britain with pre-eminent collections of Chippendale furniture, Georgian costume and paintings from Scotland’s National Collection.
Make memories to treasure for the whole family in our glorious riverside setting, on the spot where Scotland and England meet.
Boat trips, house tours and woodland walks
Tickets available for boat trips, house tours and grounds
There is so much on offer at Paxton House- come and spend a day with us!
From tidal boat trips (check the timetable) to woodland walks, there is something for everyone.
Did you know we have the third largest Chippendale furniture collection in the world?
Stables Tearoom
Our lovely cafe serves breakfast and lunch daily.
Fancy a treat- why not book one of our delicious Afternoon Teas?
Stay at Paxton House
Into another world
Spend a few nights inside our gates. Book into our award-winning Caravan Park in the historic Walled Garden or stay in one of our holiday cottages. You will be able to make the grounds and woodlands your own after they are closed to the public. The Stables Tearoom can provide homemade lunches and takeaway meals from March to December and Paxton makes a great base for exploring the lovely Scottish Borders countryside, coastline of North Northumberland and historic Berwick-upon-Tweed.
the best wedding venue
Just for You
Paxton House combines the elegance of our Palladian house with the natural beauty of our riverside lawns and woodlands. We can help you create a wedding day or party with a unique character that suits you and your budget from 200 guests to just 30. Whatever you want to celebrate, our historic setting will make it memorable and our dedicated team is on hand to help. Paxton is equidistant from Edinburgh and Newcastle and only a few miles from the A1 and Berwick-upon-Tweed’s national rail links.