Much painted by JMW Turner, Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles. Built in the latter half of the 12th century, it came under siege on several occasions during its long history as a military stonghold. Its massive walls proved impenetrable until it was stormed by the army of James IV in 1513.

Paxton House was built in 1758 by the Adam brothers, James and John. The interiors by the third and most famous brother, Robert, are matched by the largest collection of Chippendale furniture in Scotland and the finest Scottish public art collection outside Edinburgh.
The House lies in the heart of 80 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland and woodland.

Something for the whole family - a Farm Trail to feed the animals, the fish and the ducks, a Farm Shop, two lakes for the fly fisher and the world-famous Conundrum Sticky Sausages in the restaurant.

Within the army barracks (built by Nicholas Hawksmoor) of the best-preserved fortified town in England, the By Beat of Drum exhibition chronicles the history of the infantryman of the British Army from 1660 to 1900. Another gallery contains the regimental museum of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. A military tattoo is held in September.

A resource centre for Family History research in North Northumberland and the Borders.