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Things to Do in Paxton

13 attractions and days out

Paxton House ⭐ 4.5 0.1 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Paxton House

This elegant historic house welcomes families with excellent facilities including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms, and an onsite restaurant, plus you're welcome to enjoy your own picnic in the grounds.

Chain Bridge Honey Farm ⭐ 4.8 1.2 mi away

Farm Parks

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Watch fascinating honeybees at work and learn all about their world at this family-friendly farm near Berwick-upon-Tweed, where you can even try to find the Queen bee in the observation hives.

Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre ⭐ 4.3 3.9 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre

This Tweedmouth leisure facility combines a swimming pool with soft play areas, perfect for active families. Enjoy the onsite restaurant, swimming lessons, and fully accessible amenities including parking.

Spittal Beach ⭐ 4.6 4.6 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Spittal Beach

Young children will love creating sandy masterpieces at this Northumberland seaside spot, which offers wheelchair access and on-site parking for convenient family visits.

Historic Houses & Gardens
Gunsgreen House ⭐ 1.0 7.1 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Gunsgreen House

This fascinating 18th-century mansion on the harbour welcomes families with excellent facilities including a restaurant, accessible amenities throughout, and convenient onsite parking.

Eyemouth Museum ⭐ 4.4 7.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Eyemouth Museum

Housed in an historic kirk on Manse Road, this wheelchair-accessible museum offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into local heritage, complete with an onsite restaurant and nearby parking facilities.

Eyemouth Beach ⭐ 4.6 7.6 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Eyemouth Beach

This sandy South Scotland shore delights young adventurers with excellent rockpooling opportunities, plus wheelchair access and facilities including toilets for family convenience.

Manderston ⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Manderston

Visit this grand Scottish Borders estate near Duns, though families should note limited facilities including no toilets, baby changing areas or wheelchair access available on site.

Heatherslaw Light Railway ⭐ 4.7 8.7 mi away

Railways & Transport

Heatherslaw Light Railway

Step aboard this delightful narrow-gauge railway for a scenic journey through Northumberland's countryside, following riverside tracks where families can spot wildlife whatever the weather.

Coldingham Bay ⭐ 4.7 8.9 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Coldingham Bay

This expansive sandy beach within a protected marine reserve offers excellent rockpooling opportunities and abundant coastal wildlife, with wheelchair access and picnic-friendly facilities.

Coldstream Museum ⭐ 4.5 9.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Coldstream Museum

Discover local heritage at this Market Square museum offering convenient parking and an onsite restaurant. Note that wheelchair access and baby changing facilities are not available.

St Abbs Head Nature Reserve ⭐ 4.8 9.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

St Abbs Head Nature Reserve

This dramatic coastal nature reserve offers spectacular clifftop walks with stunning sea views, complete with wheelchair access, onsite dining and facilities for a memorable family day out.

The Hirsel Estate ⭐ 4.5 9.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Hirsel Estate

Enjoy outdoor adventures at this scenic estate near Coldstream, where families can explore natural surroundings and refuel at the onsite restaurant after a day of discovery.

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