Painswick Rococo Garden
Designed in the 1740s as a flamboyant pleasure garden for holding intimate garden parties, this hidden valley is now the country's only surviving complete rococo garden. Years of restoration work have saved it from a woodland wilderness, and it is now a stunning place to escape the busy world. Enjoy beautifully-framed views or hide away in one of the fanciful garden buildings. Drink in the vista from the Eagle House, sit in the Doric Seat, climb the narrow steps to the octagonal Pigeon House and have your photo taken in the Gothic Alcove. All have been lovingly restored over years and are now in the care of Painswick Rococo Garden Trust. The Garden is famed for having one of the largest collections of naturalised snowdrops in the country. Each year, around five million snowdrops bloom, to see the full display visit in February.
Spring brings a glorious display of blooms, with over 100,000 daffodils stealing the show in March and April. By July, the recreated 18th century Exedra Garden reaches its magnificent peak, full of character and charm.
The garden was crafted to celebrate the sweeping beauty of the Cotswold countryside, offering striking views both into the landscape and out across it.
Fact File
Opening Times: From 17 January to 1 March we open daily, 10am to 5pm, then from 2 to 29 March we open Wednesday to Sunday. During 30 March to 19 April (Easter) we open daily, before returning to Wednesday to Sunday from 20 April to 24 May. Over 25 to 31 May (Half Term) we open daily, then Wednesday to Sunday from 1 June to 19 July, and daily again for 20 July to 31 August (School Holidays). In autumn we open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 September to 25 October, daily for 26 October to 1 November (Half Term), then weekends only from 2 to 22 November (10am to 4pm). In late November and December we open for our evening Winter Lights Trail. Last admission an hour before closure.
Admission Rates: Group of 20+ Adults: £10.95 per person, Group of 19 or less £11.50 per person. One Organiser & Coach Driver: One Free entry for every 20 paying guests
Facilities: Shop, Plant Sales, café serving breakfast and light lunches, hot & cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Dogs on short leads welcome
Disabled Access: Limited for those with mobility difficulties – ring for details. Accessible toilet on site.
Tours/Events: See Website.
Coach Parking: Yes
Length of Visit: 2 hours
Booking Contact: Claire Preece, Painswick Rococo Garden, Gloucestershire, GL6 6TH
Tel No: 01452 813204
Email: info@rococogarden.org.uk
Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk
Location: 1/2 mile outside Painswick on B4073
Updated: January 2026