Paxton House

Find out more about Paxton House

Paxton House is central to the Festival, and we work closely with its staff and trustees to ensure the Festival’s continued success. This 18th century Palladian mansion is famous for its collection of Trotter and Chippendale furniture and its period decoration.

Newly updated, Scotland’s largest private gallery ever built, and indeed the most ambitious in any Scottish country house, is now a magnificent Ballroom for entertaining, music, and events. 

 Showcasing some of the finest works of art collected during 18th century Grand Tours in Italy and more recently in Scotland by the Home family, the Ballroom is completed with exceptional William Trotter furniture designed for this space with Italian marble tops.

 Landscapes represented include the World Heritage site of ancient Palmyra (Syria), sublime views of Naples and Vesuvius by Francesco Fidanza, and the world’s oldest chain suspension bridge, the Union Chain Bridge by Scottish artist, Alexander Nasmyth. 

Newly installed mirrors reflect glimpses of the paintings and events taking place.

Paxton enjoys an enviable position on the River Tweed within sight of the historic Union Chain Bridge, less than a mile downstream. Built in 1820, it spans the Tweed to join England and Scotland, making it at that time, the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world.

There is plenty for audiences to explore on the Paxton estate, with house tours, tranquil parkland, boat trips and riverside walks. You are welcome to bring your own picnics to enjoy in the grounds, and the Stables Tearoom will be open daily serving lunches, cakes, pastries and hot and cold drinks.

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