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Painshill Park

Portsmouth Road
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 1JE

Painshill Park is one of the most important 18th century landscapes in Europe. It was created by the Hon. Charles Hamilton between 1738 and 1773 as a series of subtle and surprising scenes. Within Painshill Park's 158 acres, the Hamilton Landscapes include a Gothic Temple, Chinese Bridge, Crystal Grotto, 18th century plantings, National Collection of American trees and shrubs, Turkish Tent, Gothic Tower, Hermitage, 2.5acre vineyard, Surrey's largest working Waterwheel, 14 acre Serpentine lake.

Other facilities:

Visitor Centre
Licensed Tearoom
Gift Shop
Picnic area
Free visitor car park

Facilities for the disabled - wheelchairs available, electric buggies (pre-booking one week in advance)

Dogs on a short lead allowed
Access to buildings - may be restricted
Photography - no tripods are allowed in the park

Walks - there are a variety of walks. The Historic Circuit is signposted and is 2 miles; the shorter lake circuit is about 1 mile. There are also many other interesting paths to follow Guided Walks for groups of 10+ - pre-booking essential on 01932 868113
Illustrated talks - pre-booking essential on 01932 868113

Ideal venue for Weddings, Conferences and Parties

Membership available
Volunteers always welcome
Donations and Sponsors always welcome
Education - there is a well equipped education centre with qualified teacing staff on site. We run a full programme of school visits, birthday parties, lifelong learning, all Key Stages, Adult Higher Education, Informal Learning and free Lunchtime Talks - Please telephone +44 (0) 1932 868 113.

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Directions

By Road:
via M25 junction 10 and A3 Exit at junction with A245 (towards Cobham). Entrance opposite Territorial Army Centre, 200 metres east of A245/A307 roundabout.

By rail
From Waterloo to Surbiton or Kingston then by direct link The Surrey Parks and Gardens Explorer Bus: Route 515 (Travel London) Kingston/Surbiton/Esher/Cobham/Wisley/Guildford - for Timetable Information please call 0870 608 2608 or visit www.surreyccgov.uk (Note - discounted entry to the Park for users of this bus service). Taxis available from Cobham or Weybridge Railway Stations

By bus Route 408 (Epsom Buses): Sutton-Leatherhead-Cobham (NOT Sundays).

Painshill Park Postcode for SatNav: KT11 1JE

Contact

 
Tel:
+44 (0)1932 868 113
Fax:
+44 (0)1932 868 001
Email:
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