October 2024 by George Callaway
Got there at 1.40 to find last tour was at 1.00
October 2024 by Isobelle Atfield
Great p look axe to visit, very interesting, the grounds are magnificent dressed in their autumn colours. There is a lovely tearoom well worth a visit.
September 2024 by Deb Sutherland
What a lovely place to visit. We were taken on a guided tour by a lovely gentleman who made the tour very interesting. We then had a walk round the grounds and along the river, so peaceful. We had lunch in the stables cafe, plenty of light meals to choose from and such friendly staff. Well worth a visit. (You can't take photos in the house)
September 2024 by Tommy Suth
Having visited most of the better known attractions around the Bamburgh area, we saw a flyer advertising Paxton House.
We arrived forty five minutes before the first guided tour of the day. This gave us the opportunity to consult the maps of the grounds and secondly a chance for a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
The Stable cafe was run by two very capable members of staff. They set about our order and we were soon sitting down to very tasty homemade scones and a lovely brew.
We consulted the menu and decided to have lunch there following the tour.
For us, tours usually go one of two ways. We become overloaded with masses of information or we thoroughly enjoy the tour. This time, the latter outcome came to bear.
The guide was a very knowledgeable chap with a wealth of knowledge about Paxton House. He also had the ability of bringing the house to life with his understanding of the house and the people. I'm not really into furniture. However, the guides' knowledge of Chippindales furniture made the subject interesting.
Following the tour we had a lovely lunch in the Stables cafe. Again we were well looked after.
The cost was about the same as other establishments. The food however was better than most of those establishments offering the same fare.
Study of the grounds map showed us a nice circular walk. From the main house we went back over the bridge then turned right. Following a well trodden path. We circled a hidden valley and ended up at the side of the River Tweed. Following the path we ended up at a pebbled beach. From the beach we walked up a steep track up to a adventurous looking play park.
Past the play park we arrived back at the main car park. Unfortunately a water contamination prevented us visiting the water wheel.
We had a quick look around the gift shop then carried back on our way.
The tour and gardens were excellent value and we really enjoyed a pleasant few hours stay. Thank you.
September 2024 by Geoff Darby
We were very disappointed
It's expensive
We understood it was National Trust and it isn't
It is not invalid friendly
The woman on the desk was a little stand off ish.
September 2024 by roger green
Lovely grounds and great cafe.
September 2024 by Mike Chorley
Stayed in the walled garden caravan site. Excellent
September 2024 by John Yates
Very interesting we had a good walk by the river and the grounds and a good tour of the house
September 2024 by Federica
A truly beautiful place, if you are passing through, especially for the possibility of being able to take splendid walks in a very tidy and well-kept context.
It also has a car park with excellent pitches for campers that can park overnight for £30 with toilets, loading and unloading and water and battery refills.
September 2024 by Stèven Wi?son
The Cheese scones in the cafe were more like rock cakes we couldn't cut them in half
September 2024 by Ian Virtue
Great place for kids to explore. ???
August 2024 by Joseph Figueira
Attractive house and garden with a pleasant tearoom.
August 2024 by ajsw six
Great grounds for walks. Had nice craft fair on when we went
August 2024 by Natasha Durgan
A beautiful place and nice paths to get to the union bridge connecting England and Scotland, well worth a visit
August 2024 by Boris Suruceanu (SpiderFxPro)
Well maintained castle and socially open to connections
