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Your Visit to Music at Paxton
Accessibility
Paxton House is fully accessible to visitors with enhanced access needs and, in partnership with the House, we are committed to doing everything possible to enable visitors with additional access requirements to enjoy our events. There is lift access to the first floor of the House where the Picture Gallery is situated. The Courtyard, Tearoom and Gift Shop are all accessible by wheelchair and there is a wheelchair available to use for a tour of the house or in the grounds.
Please contact us to arrange use of the lift or for further information.
Opening Hours
Main Festival runs from 18th – 27th July 2025. Please check programme for event details.
Visitors can park for free in the car park.
Location & Directions
Paxton House is located just outside Paxton village on the banks of the River Tweed. The house is 5 miles outside Berwick-upon-Tweed and is an easy 10-minute taxi ride from the railway station.
By Rail
Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station is on the East Coast Main Line, served by LNER and CrossCountry trains. Paxton House is a ten-minute taxi journey from the station.
Getting to Duns Parish Church
TD11 3DD
Duns Parish Church is just off Market Square, with on-street parking in the square or in nearby Newtown St car park. 6 Church Square, Duns TD11 3DD
Getting to St Cuthbert's Church, Norham
TD15 2LE
St Cuthbert’s Church is tucked away in the heart of Norham village. Street parking available on Castle St or West St, both 5 mins walk away. 111 Church Lane, Norham TD15 2LE
Getting to The Straw Yard
TD15 1DF
The Straw Yard is located in the heart of Berwick town centre, next to the Barracks entrance, with free 3-hour parking at the Parade carpark with a parking disc (available for £1 from Tourist Info & local shops). Berwick Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DF
Refreshments
Onsite dining
The Stables Tearoom is open daytime only throughout the festival – check their information page on the Paxton House website for up-to-date opening times
paxtonhouse.co.uk/visit/the-stables-tearoom/
Why not dig out the picnic hamper and rug? The marquee will be open from 5pm Tuesday to Friday and 12noon Saturday and Sunday for you to enjoy your picnic under cover, come rain or shine. Alternatively, there are plenty of picnic tables within the grounds of Paxton. (Marquee not available from 1hr prior to Marquee events until event end).
Dine in the village
The Cross Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the village of Paxton, just five minutes by car from Paxton House, or a 15-minute walk. The bar is stocked with fine wines, regional ales and soft drinks, and menus are prepared using locally sourced produce where possible. Please contact them directly for up-to-date information on menus and opening times.
Accommodation
Why not make a weekend of Music at Paxton?
There are numerous local accommodation providers, some within walking distance of Paxton House.
Local Attractions
The Scottish Borders is a fascinating area. Bustling market towns, magnificent abbeys and rolling hills to the west; picturesque coves and fishing villages along the Berwickshire coastline; and the Tweed Valley with its castles and stately homes. The village of Paxton is a short walk from the Paxton Estate, and the historic Union Chain Bridge – which celebrated its 200th birthday in 2020 – can be seen in all its splendour from the grounds of Paxton.
South of the Border, England’s most northerly town of Berwick-upon-Tweed – with its Elizabethan walls and iconic Royal Border Bridge – is just 5 miles from Paxton. The unique island of Lindisfarne lies a mile off the mainland south of Berwick, and the Northumberland National Park is a short drive away.
Full details of local visitor attractions may be found at Visit Scotland and Visit Northumberland.
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