Painshill Park is one of the most important 18th century parks in Europe. Created by the Hon. Charles Hamilton between 1738 and 1773 as a series of subtle and surprising vistas - The Hamilton Landscapes - which include Gothic Temple, Chinese Bridge, Crystal Grotto, Turkish Tent, Hermitage, 14acre lake, giant waterwheel, 18th century plantings, working vineyard and more. Europa Nostra Medal winner for "exemplary restoration from a state of extreme neglect of a most important 18th century landscape park and its extraordinary garden buildings". 
In 2006/7 American Roots, a major horticultural exhibition explores the 18th century exchange of plants between Europe and America - the story of how American seeds changed European gardens forever.

Painshill Park 2008 - open all year - March – October
10.30am- 6.00pm or dusk if earlier (last entry 4.30pm).
November – February
10.30am – 4.00pm dusk if earlier (last entry 3.00pm) Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 
Guided Tours available (pre booking essential). Cafe and Gift Shop Disabled Access and Toilets

Painshill Park,  Portsmouth Rd, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE           
TEL  01932 868113
www.painshill.co.uk 

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