Paxton House Caravan Park

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Paxton House
Paxton house
Pitches on site
Adventure playground
Fabulous scottish sunshine
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Touring pitches
Well-spaced pitches
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Pitches on site
Adventure playground
Fabulous scottish sunshine

  • Berwickshire caravan park in the grounds of 18th-century Paxton House
  • A 10-minute drive to Berwick-upon-Tweed beaches, ruins and boat trips
  • Woodland walks, adventure playground, Tweed river trips from the site
Want to see how the other half lives? Pack a bag and park yourself in the walled garden at Paxton House Caravan Park. This Berwickshire pile was built in the Palladian style in 1763 for a nobleman who planned to live in it, then inherited a castle and moved there instead. Staying in this small park on the 80 acres of grounds, visitors can take in this popular landmark at their leisure, with river walks and boat trips down the Tweed and/or by delving into the history of the house and its collections of art and furniture. The kids can let off steam on the adventure playground and follow woodland trails to discover wildlife and maybe encounter a fairy or two. For practical things like pubs and grub and shops, as well as sandy beaches, estuary walks, ruins, sea safaris and fishing trips, Berwick-upon-Tweed is a brilliantly convenient 10 minutes' drive away.

Campground type

Caravan sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that this site hosts weddings - there may be occasional background noise from these celebrations, which will cease by midnight at the latest.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely peaceful spot in Paxton House walled garden. Spacious, level pitches, great grounds & riverside walks. Wildlife a hit! Combined loos/showers a bit basic though. Lots plan to come back.

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James S.

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Liked The calm and peaceful surroundings with excellent facilities and wonderful woodland and riverside walks with the dog. Will come back again soon.

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A great secret place to be, but don't tell too many people.

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james F.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Walled garden is a wonderful place to stop.

We have visited on many occasions and is our go- to place. House cafe is well worth a visit.

Disliked Only one toilet available
The other is only of use as a shower

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Friendly staff excellent pitches

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Sidney A.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great what a find will stay again

Shame that the other toilet was out off action for five days

Disliked Pot wash area would be a help
Heater not working in the right hand toilet/ shower

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Great place to spend some time and relax

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Simon B.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked I love this site. It's the 2nd time we've been there and it's so friendly and clean. Great walks for the dogs and there's a pub that does food only a 10 minute walk away. Looking forward to coming back again soon

Disliked Nothing disliked anything but one improvement would be a longer hose for when you're emptying your waste pod. It's needs tightening at the tap also as you get soaked

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Should be the best campsite ever but spoiled by fixable flaws.

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Annie G.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked A wonderful spot in the walled garden with generous pitches and a delightful sense of tranquillity. The freedom to walk in the grounds of Paxton House when visitors have gone home is a huge bonus. It felt like a real privilege. No Wi-Fi but a really good mobile signal - and who needs it anyway in such a lovely spot? This could be our best site ever … but currently falls short.
We would love to come back but only with certain flaws fixed (see below).

Disliked The loo was out of action and, according to the notice on the door, had been so since April. We visited in October! I know there is a UK-wide shortage of plumbers but this is ridiculous. There is a functioning loo/shower presumably for disabled use but it meant queues, even though the site was half empty. There is a confusion about the facilities on this site. Pitch Up says there aren’t any but Paxton’s own website says there are. We checked when we visited the house last year and they were clearly functioning. Frankly, had we known the current situation, we would have gone elsewhere. Incidentally, on the fourth day without hand soap, I drove into Berwick and bought some for general use. You don’t have to be a microbiologist to understand what happens to cistern and door handles on an overused facility where no one can clean their hands! Incidentally, we never saw a member of staff in all the time we were there.

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Beautiful Paxton House grounds

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Heather M.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful grounds, friendly staff.
We attended a car show while there which was a fantastic way to spend our afternoon in the grounds.
We love the walled garden for the campsite.. so peaceful & pretty with the fruit trees around the walls. We come here a few times a year as it’s such lovely place.

Disliked One of the 2 toilets has been out of order for a long time. I realise they don’t advertise they have toilets as they are really there as an extra/ disabled toilet but they are well used so inconvenient when only 1 available.
Also, no dish wash area & I wouldn’t fancy using the wet room shower.

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Alan T.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Site location, pitch size, well kept .
MH grey water empty point and drinking water of which no mention of this on web site .
Shower / toilet facility is there but web says not ?

Disliked No fully serviced pitch’s

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Great location

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jim s.

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked New hedges and trees, apples and pears. Peace and quiet.

Disliked No signs of supervision.

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Toilet /washroom facilities would be an advantage.

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Anonymous

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Liked We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and hope to return soon for a longer stay.

Disliked The booking system; not being able to telephone to arrange a stay at short notice as we are not always able to access an internet connection.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Well laid out, spacious pitches with plenty room to next pitch.

Very quiet.

Disliked Shame the non-handicapped toilet / shower appeared to be locked due to requiring a repair. Not completed during our week stay.

Poor signage as to where to park for check in.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Location

Paxton House Caravan Park

Paxton

Berwickshire

Scotland

TD15 1SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.764°N
2.10836°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Golden Square
6.5 km Golden Square
42.5 km Bus Station
Rail
6.2 km Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station
35.8 km Chathill Rail Station
36.4 km Dunbar Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

History is never far away in these parts, and the glimpses you’ll get of Lindisfarne half an hour's drive away will doubtless lure you out during your stay. Wild and peaceful, the ruins of the priory and the castle point to the long and turbulent human past of the place while the colonies of puffins and waders carry on regardless. Check tide times if heading out by car; boat trips to and round make a leisurely way to visit with seal and puffin spotting possibilities en route. There are many more castles to peruse, if that’s your penchant: Bamburgh, still occupied but open to visitors, is half an hour’s drive away. Despite being 700 years old, Alnwick (45 minutes) is also still home to the descendants of its original owners and a must-see for JK Rowling fans as the film location for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The little villages of Beadnell and Seahouses (45 minutes away) form the gateway to the Northumbria Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a sea-hugging zone stuffed with chances to go rockpooling and paddleboarding, plus coastal paths and bike trails as well as a haven for wildflowers and (yes, really) wild cattle. Half an hour’s drive gets you to the edge of Northumbria National Park, packed with Roman remains, climbing in the Cheviot Hills and paths around Kielder Water. Further afield, the museums, culture, lively pubs and (of course) the castle of Edinburgh are very doable for a day trip, an hour and 20 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Spittal 7.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Eyemouth 12.2 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Coldingham 14.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Pease Bay 23.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thorntonloch 28.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle & Ramparts 6.6 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks & Main Guard 6.7 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery 6.8 km

Lindisfarne Priory 21.8 km

Lindisfarne Castle 22.9 km

National Trust

Lindisfarne Castle 22.8 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 45.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Battle of Halidon Hill, 1333 4.7 km

Tweed Walkway: Norham - Berwick 6.5 km

TILLMOUTH PARK 10.6 km

Etal - Crookham - Heatherslaw - Etal 12.9 km

Ford - Ford Moss Circular 14.7 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Paxton House Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paxton House Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Paxton House Caravan Park? History is never far away in these parts, and the glimpses you’ll get of Lindisfarne half an hour's drive away will doubtless lure you out during your stay. Wild and peaceful, the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paxton House Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Paxton House Caravan Park? From $65.56 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.