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.

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Address icon Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE Directions

FacilitiesCafé, AccessibleWelcomesFamilies, DogsGreat forWalkingToursPublic, Private, Self-guided

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Opening Hours

WhenDaysHours
Year-round Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00–18:00

Painshill is a landscape garden with vineyard plantings among its features - general admission, walk up on the day (tickets bought online in advance are cheaper than on-the-door prices). Last entry 5pm.

Opening hours can change for private events - it's always worth checking the vineyard's website before you visit.

What's the vibe?

Painshill Park offers a captivating experience within its 160-acre 18th-century landscape garden, created as a “living painting” by Hon. Charles Hamilton. Visitors enjoy walking through varied scenery including woodland, lakes, follies, and vineyard views.

Visiting Painshill Park

Booking: Tickets can be booked online in advance, which is often cheaper than buying on the day - though walk-in tickets are also available at the gate.

Tours: Group guided tours are available, including options that explore the vineyard and gardens with a guide and refreshments. Tour availability and booking are shown on the Painshill website.

Wine Tastings: The Vines and Wine guided tour takes in the vineyard and includes arrival refreshments and a wine tasting, lasting approximately three hours. Prices start from £18.50 per person. Booking is required in advance - enquire via the Painshill website.

Restaurant/Cafe: Mr Hamilton's Tea Room, an on-site cafe, serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and light food. Visitors may also bring picnics to enjoy in the grounds.

Picnics: Picnics are welcome across the grounds. Please do not eat inside the follies, take all litter away, and note that fires, barbecues and helium balloons are not permitted. Benches and tables are available outside the Tea Room.

Gift Shop: A gift shop is located on-site at the Visitor Centre, where you can also purchase Painshill's own sparkling wines.

Private Hire: Several areas of the landscape can be hired for private events, including the Abercorn Room (up to 60 standing, 40 seated), the Great Lawn (with marquee option) and the enclosed Walled Garden. Occasions catered for include weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate events, conferences, team building, memorials and filming. Catering is provided by Four Gables.

Special Events: Painshill hosts a programme of events throughout the year, including jazz, photography workshops, botanical painting and family activities. Check the events page for current listings.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the landscape garden and must be kept on a short fixed lead at all times. Dog waste bins are provided in the landscape.

Children: Painshill Park is family-friendly, with varied landscape and walking routes; children must be supervised by an adult.

The Wine at Painshill Park

Painshill’s south-facing vineyard produces grapes including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc and Pinot Grigio. The vineyard yields a yearly harvest, and the estate’s own sparkling white and sparkling rosé wines are produced and sold in the Painshill shop.

The vineyard was replanted and restored by Painshill Park Trust; wine production and sales support the garden’s operations.

Getting to Painshill Park

By Car
Painshill Park is located in Cobham, Surrey, just off the A245 near the M25 and A3. Free visitor parking is available on-site (postcode KT11 1AG).

By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon, around 2 miles from the park. Taxis can be taken from the station to Painshill Park. Local bus routes serve Cobham with stops near the park entrance.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

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FAQ

When can you visit Painshill Park?
Painshill Park is open year-round.
Is Painshill Park open in October?
Yes, Painshill Park is confirmed open in October.
Is Painshill Park open in November?
Yes, Painshill Park is confirmed open in November.
Is Painshill Park open in December?
Yes, Painshill Park is confirmed open in December.