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Downton House

The owner is co-author of 'The Galanthophiles : 160 Years of Snowdrop Devotees' (2018, Orphans Publishing). The walled ⅓ acre garden in the centre of Painswick provides the perfect setting for Jane’s collection of Galanthus cultivars. In addition, naturalised drifts of Galanthus nivalis and Galanthus atkinsii flourish amongst winter-flowering shrubs, cyclamen, Iris reticulata and Polystichum ferns.

Owner Info

  • Ms Jane Kilpatrick
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About Downton House

The garden lies in the heart of Cotswold snowdrop country and the owner’s snowdrop collection provides an insight into the fascinating history of snowdrops. James Atkins (1802-1884) who introduced G. atkinsii to this country lived just up the road; and Brigadier and Mrs Mathias, owners of the Giant Snowdrop Company, retired to neighbouring Falkland House, where Herbert Ransom tended his collection of snowdrops. Painswick Rococo Garden, another famous snowdrop garden, is only half-a-mile away.

Downton House features

  • Cashless
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Snowdrops
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Downton House,
Painswick,
Gloucestershire,
GL6 6QN

Directions to Downton House
Entry to garden is via Hollyhock Lane only. Please note: NO cars in Lane. Park in Stamages Lane village car park off A46 below church, or in Churchill Way, 1st L off Gloucester St B4073.

Downton House openings

Accessibility

  • Steep ramp provides access to path and paved area.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Downton House at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Downton House are accessible to wheelchair users.

Downton House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.