Painshill Park - Cobham | 18th century landscape gardens in surrey

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The Story of Painshill

The Hamilton Landscapes

Flower Beds and Plantings

Wonderful Wildlife

John Bartram Heritage Collection

Gardener's Diary May

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	The Story of Painshill Discover the story of Painshill Park. Created between 1738 and 1773 by the Hon Charles Hamilton, a painter, plantsman and brilliantly gifted and imaginative designer...				The Hamilton Landscapes Welcome to Painshill Park. We hope you will enjoy the tranquil beauty of this carefully restored 18th century landscape park and its gardens...
	Flower Beds and Plantings The plantings reinforced atmosphere in garden architecture. Hamilton was the most dramatic designer of his generation. Discover the plantings of Painshill Park.				Wonderful Wildlife Our landscape offers vital habitats for wildlife. Spot the Grey Heron and other fantastic birds, peer in the lake at pondlife, look for amazing bugs and search for animal tracks...
	American Roots The exhibition tells the story of the 18th Century craze for new and exciting plants (“exotics”) from outside the British Isles, particularly North America.				John Bartram Heritage Collection In May 2006, Painshill was awarded full collection status for its John Bartram Heritage Collection, by the National Council for the NCCPG.

May in the Garden

In May the air is filled with the scents of shrubs and trees in full bloom. Bluebells are at their peak and look out for some of the more unusual American flowers, like this Snowdrop Tree.

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