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Painswick Rococo Garden

A unique C18 garden from the brief Rococo period, combining contemporary buildings, vistas, ponds, kitchen garden and winding woodland walks. A limited number of tickets have been made available for a private tour of the gardens on the evening of 10th June. Please arrive promptly at 6pm for a glass of wine, a welcome from National Garden Scheme County Organiser Vanessa Berridge and an introduction from the garden director, Dominic Hamilton. There will then be a tour of the gardens, followed by drinks and canapes.

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Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden
Painswick Rococo Garden

About Painswick Rococo Garden

Painswick Rococo Garden is a unique and fascinating insight into early to mid 18th century English garden design. The only complete Rococo garden in England, it dates from a brief period (1720 – 1760) when English gardens were changing from the formal to the informal. These Rococo gardens combined formal vistas with winding woodland walks and more natural planting. However Rococo gardens were so much more, their creators were showing off their wealth and including features that were both flamboyant and frivolous. The gardens featured buildings of unusual architectural styles, to be used as both eye catchers and view points. These gardens became almost regency playrooms, an extension of the house to be enjoyed by the owner and his guests. Here at Painswick we are restoring the Garden back to how it was shown in a painting dated 1748. We have contemporary buildings, woodland walks, herbaceous borders, and a large kitchen garden all hidden away in a charming Cotswold valley with splendid views of the surrounding countryside. An Anniversary Maze planted to celebrate the 250 birthday of the Garden in 1998 provides an additional fun element for all the family. www.rococogarden.org.uk.

Website:

https://www.rococogarden.org.uk

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Location details

Painswick Rococo Garden,
Painswick,
Gloucestershire,
GL6 6TH

Directions to Painswick Rococo Garden
½m outside village on B4073, follow brown tourism signs.

Painswick Rococo Garden openings

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £30.00
Child: Free
Opening times 18:00-20:00

Accessibility

  • Limited wheelchair access to garden due to being in valley. Disabled access to WC and restaurant.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Painswick Rococo Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Painswick Rococo Garden. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Painswick Rococo Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Painswick Rococo Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Painswick Rococo Garden seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.