Education and Children's Activities

Younger children visiting the house can hunt for Paxton Ted hiding in the rooms and older ones can complete an activity booklet. In the grounds there is a Teddy Trail, Nature Trail, and Patrick Home's Grand Tour.

A variety of events are planned for the Summer (see special events) so come along and join in the fun.

Paxton Paxton Children's Ecology Group meets, when the house is open, on the first Saturday of the month 10.30-12.00 (except August). Children aged 8 to 12 are welcome and subs are £2.00 a session.

In the past the group has built a pond and frog home, sown wildflower seeds and this year will complete the insect garden.

Please contact Martha Andrews for further details.    
Telephone Number: 01289 386291

• House Activity Guide for 8 years and over •
• Nature Detectives Trail •
•  Paxton Ted House Trail •

·          1½ to 2 hr sessions with Education Officer
* Maximum of 35 pupils per session unless otherwise stated
* Sessions cost £3.00 per pupil per morning session or £3.50 per pupil all day

* No charge for accompanying adults.

Environmental Activities
(KS1-3, P1-S2, Living things in the environment and the process of life. Investigative field work)
Minibeast Safari: Tracking minibeasts in the wild using pooters and magnifying jars. Use of keys to identify minibeasts. Further study can take place back in the activity room.
Pond Dipping: Using nets and trays and keys pupils identify and study the mini creatures living in our pond. The adaptations of amphibians and water creatures are investigated.
Investigating Habitats: Pupils investigate the features of woodland, grassland and water environments. The homes, adaptations and conservation issues of a host of native creatures including badgers, red squirrels and bats are considered.
Nature Trail: Follow the nature trail ad find the answers to the quiz sheet.
Teddy Bear Mystery - Where is Paxton Ted? Follow the Teddy Trail throughout the house to find out more about the illusive Paxton Ted! (KS1, P1-3)

Activities in the House (Curriculum links - People in the Past, People in Society, Victorians topic, Technology (KS 1-3, P1-S2)
Victorian Servants. Dress up in Victorian costume and experience a servant's life from cleaning the carriage to emptying the pot!
Exploring the Past. Investigate the house and use our handling collection to find out what life was like in Georgian and Victorian times.
Great Granny's Attic. Discover objects in the house and attic that gives us clues about how life has changed in the past 250 years.
Portaits At Paxton: Study the techniques of portraiture by looking at the pictures in the house and then make a copy of one in the Regency Gallery.

Victorian Christmas! Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the beautifully decorated Picture Gallery. Learn about Victoria and Albert, christmas crafts and Victorian fun and games. Lasts all day. Maximum of 40 pupils!

Schools Outreach Service -
Let us come to you! Victorian school.
Experience a Victorian School Day in your classroom! Costume and artifacts provided. The Victorian Schoolmistress will test you on the three R's. Discipline will be strictly enforced. Any fidgeting, and punishments prevail! Certificates will be given for good work!

The above list is by no means 'set in stone'. If any of the elements from different sessions appeal to you we can mix and match to come up with a programme that fits into your area of study. Alternatively, if there is something which has not appeared on the list, which you would like to do, please get in touch to see what we can arrange.

Teachers and group leaders are welcome to come to Paxton House free of charge to plan a visit and I am available to discuss any particular requirements.



Simply telephone or write, with your visit requirements, to:
Martha Andrews
Education Officer,
Paxton House,
Berwick upon Tweed,
TD15 1SZ.
Tel: 01289 386291
email:education@paxtonhouse.com

We will send you a letter of confirmation and all the information you need to make a successful and stress-free visit.

You can also make an appointment to come and take a look around and discuss your class visit free of charge.