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Garden Name: Painswick Rococo Garden
Last Modified: 13/01/2011
Garden ID: 0026

pic: 0026_Painswickrococo.jpg

Owner: Mr Paul Moir.
Address:
Painswick


Postcode: GL6 6TH
County: Gloucestershire

tel: 01452 813204
fax: 01452 814 888
website: www.rococogarden.org.uk
email: info {at} rococogarden.org.uk

Features: 


English Heritage Grade:
II*

Opening Times:
10th Jan - 31st Oct; Daily; 11am - 5pm, last admission 5pm, leaving garden by 6pm

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
Feb
May - June

To see: 
Snowdrops
Herbaceous borders

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: No
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Adult £6; Child (5-16) £3; Over 60s £5; Family £16.

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: Yes
Only on Lead: Yes
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Limited access for the disabled


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
An 18th century garden is set in a hidden valley in the Cotswolds. Dating from the brief Rococo period which was known for its flamboyancy and frivolity, the garden incorporates formal vistas with informal walks. Charming contemporary structures, newly restored, nestle on the sides of the valley. It is best known for its wonderful naturalised display of snowdrops and the newly planted anniversary maze. Wonderful beech woods and other fine trees shelter many wild flowers. There is much restoration still in progress.


History: 
The garden was laid out by Benjamin Hyett in the 1740's. The original layout was captured by local artist Thomas Rubins in 1748.

Local Inns: 
Falcon Inn, Painswick
Royal William, Cranham

Accomodation: 
Falcon Inn
Cardynham House

Restaurants: 
Bathurst Arms, North Cerney

Village/Town/Sightseeing: