Q&A

Is Painshill Park open during lockdown?

Is Painshill Park open during lockdown?

The vast majority of Painshill Park is open now that the covid lockdown has eased slightly with just the children’s playpark, crystal grotto and tower closed to retain social distancing measures. The main part of Painshill Park is the Serpentine lake in the centre of the 18th century landscape gardens.

How large is Painshill Park?

158 acre
Designed by Charles Hamilton, after he was inspired by Renaissance landscape paintings, Painshill is a ‘living canvas’. The 158 acre masterpiece has something for everyone. Discover the Crystal Grotto (closed Mondays) and other buildings including the Gothic Temple, Ruined Abbey, Turkish Tent and Gothic Tower.

Was there a house at Painshill Park?

Unlike other great gardens, Painshill has never had an historic house and family to fight for it. Charles Hamilton, its creator, couldn’t afford to keep it or hand it down and he was forced to sell it in 1773.

Why is it called Painshill?

Painshill (also referred to as “Pains Hill” in some 19th-century texts), near Cobham, Surrey, England, is one of the finest remaining examples of an 18th-century English landscape park….

Painshill
Area 64 hectares (158 acres)
Created 1738 – 1773
Founder Charles Hamilton (MP)
Owned by Elmbridge Borough Council

Are there toilets at Painshill?

There is an accessible route around Painshill that allows the visitor to see many features of the landscape. There are areas to the west however that are grassy or include steep slopes. The Visitor Centre, Tea Room and toilets are accessible.

Is Painshill Park free?

All proceeds from ticket admission go to the registered charity Painshill Park Trust and help protect and preserve the historic landscape for current and future generations….Ticket Prices.

Ticket Type Price with Gift Aid* Standard
Children under 5 years FREE FREE
Companion of a Disabled Visitor FREE FREE

Can you walk around Painshill Park?

Painshill is an award-winning 18th century landscape garden where you are invited to walk around a work of art. Winding paths will take you on a journey to discover a living canvas with beautiful vistas and dramatically placed garden buildings.

What has been filmed at Painshill?

Painshill has previously been used for feature films such as Suffragette and Dorian Gray as well as the children’s film 101 Dalmations. Other past clients include Netflix Original Black Mirror, Bridgerton and music videos for Ellie Goulding, Florence & The Machine and Jessie Ware.

How much does it cost to go to Painshill Park?

Ticket Prices

Ticket Type Price with Gift Aid* Standard
Adult £11.00 £10.00
Concessions (60+, students, NHS, military) £9.90 £9.00
Children ages 5 – 16 years £5.50 £5.00
Children under 5 years FREE FREE

Is Painshill Park muddy?

Painshill Park is an pretty 18th century landscaped garden and lake based near Oxshott and Cobham in Surrey. Painshill Park fit the bill. We chose a wet but mild day, but struck it lucky as the rain stopped and the sun came out as we got there, which meant lots of muddy puddle jumping in good weather.

What was Bridgerton filmed?

Buckinghamshire. The interiors of the Bridgerton house were filmed at RAF Halton — one of the UK’s largest Royal Air Force stations — in Buckinghamshire. While the exterior was shot in London, it was here where the scenes featuring the grand hall, stairs, hallway, and smoking room were filmed.

Is Painshill Park buggy friendly?

We offer an accessible route around the landscape garden, ideal for those less able visitors or easy wheelchair/buggy access.

How big is Painshill Park in Cobham Surrey?

Painshill is only 158 acres, but appears to be much larger. The mixture of spectacular views, surreal follies, a serpentine lake, a vineyard and a crystal grotto, created what could almost be regarded as a forerunner of today’s amusement parks.

Where is the entrance to Painshill Park in Portsmouth?

Painshill Park is approached from Portsmouth Road just west of Cobham Bridge, c 180m north-east of the House, where a track runs south for c 270m and then divides, the branch to the east leading to the Estate Office and walled gardens and the other turning west through the park.

What kind of Garden is Painshill Park Trust?

Painshill is an award-winning 18 th century landscape garden where you are invited to walk around a work of art. Winding paths will take you on a journey to discover a living canvas with beautiful vistas and dramatically placed garden buildings.

Is it safe to go to Painshill Park?

For the safety and health of our visitors, staff and volunteers, Painshill is continuing to operate with our COVID-19 safety precautions. We will continue to limit day tickets and require visitors to book in advance.