Paxton House, Gallery & Country Park
Recommended by
Overview
Built between 1758 and 1763 by architect John Adam and his brother James for Patrick Home, Paxton House is a fine example of neo-Palladian architecture. The house has one of the most important Chippendale furniture collections in Britain, as well as pieces by Trotter. It is also set in 80 acres of gardens and grounds beside the River Tweed. The grounds include a putting green and adventure playground and boat tours on River Tweed.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: House & Gallery open Mar-Nov, daily 10-5. Grounds 10-sunset. Please check website for winter opening hours
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
If it’s history you’re after, there’s heaps of it in Northumberland. On Hadrian’s Wall you can imagine scarlet-cloaked Roman legionaries keeping watch for painted Pictish warriors while cursing the English weather and dreaming of home.
Places to eat nearby View all
Nearby places to stay
View all (8)
Nearby places to stay
Chainbridge Touring Caravan Site
Adults-only Chainbridge Touring Caravan Site is tucked away on the banks of the River Tweed, just inland from Northumberland’s plentiful sandy beaches. A riverside walk to the lovely ga...
West Longridge Manor
A stunning country house two miles from the A1 near the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed renowned for its Elizabethan Walls, the Lowry trail and an ideal base for touring Nort...
The Garden House at West Longridge Manor
Situated on a working farm, the Garden House is close to the A1 and beside the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed which is renowned for its Elizabethan Walls and Lowry Trail. T...
Ord House Country Park
Set within the grounds of 18th-century Ord House, this very well-run park takes great pride in the quality of its landscaping and in the siting and spacing of touring pitches, some of w...
Broadstone Cottage
Just 200 yards from the River Tweed, Broadstone Cottage occupies a peaceful location close to the castle in the village of Norham. An ideal base for touring the historical border towns ...
Broadstone Cottage
Just 200 yards from the River Tweed, Broadstone Cottage occupies a peaceful location close to the castle in the village of Norham. An ideal base for touring the historical border towns ...
Marshall Meadows Manor House
Marshall Meadows Manor House is a stunning Georgian manor that's been transformed into a luxury hotel with breath-taking sea views. The elegant rooms and suites are individually decorat...
The Walls Bed & Breakfast
The Walls provides guests with an elegant, welcoming and stylish haven in one of the most beautiful regions of the British Isles. All the rooms have been extensively refurbished and off...
