Painshill Park

This 18th-century 'living painting' garden is home to a historically recreated vineyard, where you can raise a glass to the past with its own sparkling wine.

https://www.painshill.co.uk/

Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE Get directions

Nearest station: Cobham & Stoke D’Abernon (1.7 miles).
Approx walking time: 37 minutes.

Public tours

Private tours

Self-guided tours

Tasting room

Restaurant or café

Dog friendly

Child friendly

Walking trail

Disabled access

Award-winning

Hosts weddings

Organic or sustainable

Open year-round

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What's the vibe

Painshill Park offers a captivating experience within its 160-acre 18th-century landscape garden, renowned for its "living paintings" design by Hon. Charles Hamilton. Visitors consistently praise its beauty and tranquility, making it a perfect destination for peaceful exploration.

Visiting information

Open Year-Round: Painshill Park is open daily throughout the year, closing only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.Opening Hours: From March to October, the park is open from 10 am to 6 pm, with the last entry at 4 pm. During the winter months (November to February), hours are 10 am to 4 pm, with the last entry at 3 pm. The Crystal Grotto is closed on Mondays for maintenance, except on Bank Holiday Mondays.Booking: It is highly recommended, and often required, to book your tickets online in advance to guarantee entry. Online booking also provides a cheaper rate than purchasing at the door.Tours: Monthly guided tours are available, offering insights into the history of the landscape. These tours should be booked in advance. Group visits can also be tailored with knowledgeable guides.

Restaurant/Cafe: Mr Hamilton's Tea Room, an on-site cafe, serves morning refreshments, light seasonal lunches, cakes, and treats. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy within the grounds.
Special Events: Painshill hosts a diverse annual programme of events, including live music concerts, outdoor theatre performances, family-friendly seasonal trails (such as Easter and Christmas), poetry trails, and educational talks and workshops. Check their official website for the most current event listings.
Dogs: Dogs are very welcome at Painshill Park, provided they are kept on a short, fixed lead at all times. Dog waste bins and water bowls are available across the landscape. Please note that dogs are generally not permitted inside buildings, though service dogs are an exception, and other dogs are allowed in the tea room for ordering/collection.
Children: The park is very family-friendly, offering ample space and features for children to explore. All children must be supervised by an adult.

The Wine

Painshill's vineyard, positioned on a south-facing slope overlooking the lake, continues a winemaking tradition dating back to Charles Hamilton's 18th-century estate. The vineyard primarily cultivates Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, and Pinot Grigio grapes. The wine produced is a sparkling white and a sparkling rosé. These award-winning sparkling wines are crafted by the respected Bluebell Vineyard Estate, rather than an on-site winery, and are exclusively available for purchase in the Painshill shop.

While the vineyard itself is not explicitly certified organic, the estate's Kitchen Garden produces organic crops. The restoration of Painshill Park is managed by a registered charity, Painshill Park Trust, which underscores its commitment to preserving the historic landscape.

Getting here

By Car
Painshill is conveniently located just off the M25 (Junction 10) and the A3. Exit the A245 towards Cobham. Free visitor parking is available on-site. For GPS, use the postcode KT11 1AG.

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon, approximately 2 miles away, served by South Western Railway. A walk from the station to Painshill Park takes about 42 minutes. Taxis are readily available from Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon station, with local operators including Claremont (01932 863335), Woodlands (01923 590059), and Citizen (01932 865533).

Alternatively, local bus routes 715 and 408 stop at 'Between Streets' in Cobham, near the park entrance. The community-run "Chatterbus" service even offers 2-for-1 tickets to Painshill.