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The Paxton Trust is an independent charitable trust, set up in 1988 to preserve, protect and enhance, for public benefit, Paxton House, its collection and the estate in which it stands.
The trust’s main aim is to facilitate and encourage access to and appreciation and study of the collection, to advance the cause of education and social welfare and actively to develop and promote such activities as will best serve these ends.

Our collections are world class with a Recognised collection of Chippendale and Trotter furniture, alongside costume, books, archives and art. The grade A listed Adam designed house itself, constructed 1758-63, is one of the finest neo- Palladian villas in the UK, with a stunning Regency period extension designed by Reid. The house is at the heart of 80 acres of woodland gardens bordered at the bottom by the River Tweed and England. We offer a range of thoughtful and engaging exhibitions and programming. We attract over 20,000 visitors a year from across the world. We also have a loyal local audience of support. The National Galleries of Scotland have a long-term loan in the Largest privately owned designated Picture Gallery in a country house.  We work with the Royal Horticultural Society, Historic Houses, and Art UK.

We offer exhibitions, workshops, events, guided tours, boat trips on the Tweed, the historic 18^th century waterwheel, volunteering opportunities, work experience and placements, a new community garden, indoor and outdoor learning; school holiday activities; and outreach. 

We are a special place with another country at the bottom of the garden and another world inside our gates. Your support means everything to us-thank you!