Painshill is a Grade I listed landscape widely acclaimed as a masterpiece of visual art. It was designed and created by the Hon. Charles Hamilton between 1738 and 1773, who transformed 160 acres of farmland into an extraordinary artistic landscape. It was one of the first such landscapes to be listed.

On completing his education, Hamilton set off on his first Grand Tour across Europe to experience different places and cultures. He returned inspired, acquiring the land at Painshill in 1738 with a vision to create ‘living paintings’ in a new style of magical landscape.

Combining artistic vision with his passion for plants, Hamilton infused his memories, thoughts and ideas of Europe to create Painshill’s route. The original intention was for visitors to become emotionally involved, experiencing a variety of moods as they walked around his living painting: a whole Grand Tour in an oasis of English countryside.

Opening Times: Summer 10am-6pm (last entry 4pm) / Winter 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm) / Spring 10am-5pm
(last entry 4pm) *closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Admission Rates: Adults: £16.50. Children (5 - 16): £5.50.
Under 5’s: Free. Dogs on a short, fixed lead are welcome in the landscape.
Pre-booked discounted rates are available for adult groups (numbers10+).
Facilities: Gift Shop, licensed tearoom (group menu available), picnic area, educational visits and a choice of function rooms.
Disabled Access: Accessible route. Toilet and parking on site. Pre-booked wheelchair loan and buggy tours (capacity
max. 5).
Tours/Events: Painshill has a variety of guided tours available
Painshill also offers a variety of events, workshops and lectures throughout the year
Please visit our website for more information at to book.
Coach Parking: Coach parking is available.
Length of Visit: 1.5 - 4 hours.
Contact Details: Tel: 01932 868113 / info@painshill.co.uk www.painshill.co.uk
Location: Just off M25/J10/A3 to London. Exit A245 towards Cobham.
Entrance on Between Streets (closest sat nav reference KT11 1AG)
Nearest train station; Cobham/Stoke d’Abernon.
Bus Route 515 or 408.