Enjoy a Group Visit
You will receive a warm welcome and a wonderful day out when you bring your group to Painshill Park.
A Day to Suit You!
We can offer you a flexible package which reflects the interests of your group and will ensure that you get the most out of your day at Painshill Park.
Let us Guide you around…
Step into a living picture of paradise while we show you around our wonderful landscape! It’s a great way to see Charles Hamilton’s pleasure grounds and gives you a fascinating insight into the ‘Work of Art’ he created. Enjoy some wonderful vistas as you stroll along our historic route, complete with lake, follies and a magical crystal grotto – it’s a great way to discover the Park.
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Our Guided Walks below can be adapted to meet your group’s interest and timings…
Hamilton’s Vision - Short Tour
Enjoy our introduction to Hamilton’s Landscape Vision. During this tour you experience the highlights of our Historic route. As you move from scene to scene around the Lake you will discover Follies, authentically planted shrubberies and our stunning Crystal Grotto.
The Grand Tour - Complete Tour
Venture further into the landscape on Painshill’s Grand Tour! Discover the inspiration behind the creation of Painshill as you fully explore our Historic route. Marvel at the many restored Follies, enjoy wonderful Vistas across the Parkland and relax as you stroll around the Lakeside.
Our Seasonal Gardens…
Whatever the time of year you can be sure that there is something to delight the eye… from the early Snowdrops, to Spring Daffodils and blankets of Bluebells in our woods. You can marvel at our amazing evergreen tiered Amphitheatre, enjoy our Summer flowerbeds at the Elysian Plain and when Autumn arrives you can watch wonderful Autumn colour unfold across our 14 acre lake and take a stroll through Berry Walk.
Painshill is steeped in History and Visitors can explore one aspect of our 250 year journey by… Discovering our American Roots
Our American Roots Exhibition located in a Walled Garden, tells the amazing story of the 18th Century craze for new and exciting plants (exotics) particularly from North America. The exhibition shows how seeds and plants were transported, historical planting techniques and underlines the importance of Painshill Park in the development of the English Landscape Movement. Our exhibition is open all year with the main floral displays from April to October.
Introducing our National Plant Collection
Come and see the John Bartram Heritage Collection of Trees and Shrubs! Painshill has been awarded full collection status by the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (NCCPG). The collection is based on the lists of plants sent as seeds to Hamilton (and others) as part of the 18th Century Bartram/Collinson seed box scheme and trees grown from those seeds can still be found in the park today!
Enjoy our Spring & Free Lunchtime Talks
Throughout the year we hold a series of entertaining and informative Talks covering a wide range of interesting subjects! Our 30 minute Lunchtime Talks are Free - so why not pick one that interests you and put the date in your diary?
And if you can’t come to us – we’ll come to You …
… Why not treat your Group to a Painshill Speaker
Our Speakers are delighted to offer Groups in the South East, talks about Painshill and related subjects. Talk duration can be tailored to your needs, there is no set fee, we just welcome a Donation, ask you to cover Travel Expenses and supply our Speaker with a nice cup of Tea!
Group Organisers and Driver Benefits
We offer Free Entry and Refreshments to Group Organisers and Coach Drivers.
We also benefit from a large Coach and Car Park which is Free to all our Visitors.
Prices & Catering
Pre-Booked Adult Groups of 10+: £5.80 plus £1.00 per person for a Guided Tour
A pre-paid non-refundable deposit is required prior to your visit.
We welcome dogs on a short lead.
Pre-Booked Buggy Tours for a Maximum of 3 Disabled Persons & Wheelchairs are available at No Additional Charge (Donations Welcomed) and we have an Accessible Route around a large area of the landscape.
During your visit we offer Groups our pre-booked Special Menu Service which is available Monday to Friday. Alternatively, our Licensed Tearoom is open daily and you are also welcome to picnic in the park.
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Further Information and Booking
For further information on any aspect of a Group Visit or to Book, please contact our Visitor Manager either by telephone: 01932 868113 or email with your full postal address and a choice of dates, to sarahhallett@painshill.co.uk
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