Paxton House, Gallery & Country Park - things to do and places of interest in Berwick upon Tweed, Borders, Scotland

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Paxton House, Gallery & Country Park Paxton Berwick upon Tweed Borders, Scotland TD15 1SZ Click for map Telephone 01289 386291 Fax 01289 386660 Email: info@paxtonhouse.com Website: www.paxtonhouse.com guide to symbols Paxton House, Gallery & Country Park Built for a dashing young Scottish laird, Patrick Home of Billie, on a ridge overlooking the majestic River Tweed, Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain. There is plenty to see and do at Paxton House for the whole family. Hunt for Paxton Ted in the House, or be a nature detective and search for red squirrels in the grounds. Complete one of our activity sheets for young visitors, and find out about what it was like to live in Paxton House when it was first built! Patrick Home's spectacular gold and silver costume worn at the Royal Court in Berlin in 1750 (and his horse!) is on display. Enjoy a tour of twelve fully furnished rooms featuring the very best of furniture by Thomas Chippendale, and marvel at the rococo styled decorated walls and ceilings. Paxton House can also boast the largest private picture gallery in any country house in Scotland. Here you can see over 70 paintings on loan from the National Galleries of Scotland. With over 80 acres of gardens, woodland and park-land and a mile of the breathtaking River Tweed for you to enjoy, together with the Regency Shop, Stables tea-room, adventure playground, net fishing museum, working Georgian kitchen, picnic areas, and new in 2007 the Ellem Rod fishing exhibition - the oldest fishing club in the world. Directions Paxton House is situated close to the Scottish border and is signposted 3 miles from the A1 Berwick upon Tweed bypass on the B6461. Edinburgh 54 miles. Newcastle 56 miles. Opening Times Easter to 31st October, 7 days a week. Shop & Tearoom: 10am to 5.00pm. House: 11am to 5pm, last tour 4.00pm. Gardens: 10am to Sunset. Admission House & Grounds: Adults £6.00, Children £3.00. Grounds only: Adults £3.00, Children £1.50.