Pancreatic Cancer Action’s annual flagship walk, Striding for Survival will take place in the beautiful grounds of Painshill this year.
The first walk was held in 2011 organised by Rachael Rogan who lost her father to pancreatic cancer and it has gone from strength to strength! It’s their 10 year anniversary. Join Painshill and Stride for Survival to make the 2020’s the decade of change for pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Action’s mission is to improve the survival rates of pancreatic cancer by ensuring more people are diagnosed early and in time for surgery – currently the only potential cure.
Choose between 2k, 7k and 10k and rasise money for a this important cause.
Every spring Painshill is treated to wonderful displays of spring flowers. Follow our guide below for when and where to see them.
Please note: the timings can vary and exact dates cannot be predicted.
Snowdrops
When – Starting now and into Feb
Snowdrops carpet the ground in white across the east side of Painshill in early spring. There are already a few early ones this January. Galanthus nivalis (single snowdrops) and Galanthus nivalis “Flore-Plena” (double snowdrops) are both found at Painshill.
The best snowdrop walk is to take a stroll around the Serpentine Lake and head for the Waterwheel finding snowdrops at the Mausoleum, Cascade and the Five Arch Bridge.
Where – the Cascade and the Mausoleum
Daffodils
When – March into the beginning of April
Signs of the daffodils are already out there! Green shoots are making their way up across the Painshill woodland. Every 2 years the landscape team plant 5000 new daffodil bulbs. They stick to Narcissus pseudonarcissus (wild daffodil), Narcissus obvallaris (Tenby daffodil) and Narcissus aestivalis (Pheasant eye daffodil) as the planting must be in keeping with the 18th century landscape and fit with Charles Hamilton’s vision, although we have inherited a large number of Victorian varieties of daffodil planted after Hamilton left.
For a daffodil walk head through the woodland towards the Gothic Temple. After taking in the view from the Temple, wind around the paths in the area of the Chinese plantings. Head back via the Ruined Abbey and vineyard to see the displays along the lake side.
Where – Woodland close to the Visitor Centre and the Ruined Abbey
Along with the 5000 daffodils the landscape team also plant 1,500 different bulbs. They include Fritillaria meleagris (snakes eye fritillary), Leucojum vernum (the spring snowflake), Tulipa tarda (the late tulip) and Scilla italica (the Italian bluebell). All bulbs planted by the Trust would have been used in the 18th century.
The spring snowflake
Wild Garlic
When – March
Wild garlic is found all along the river edge in March. Take a leaf in your hands and you can’t miss the smell!
Where – By the river edge and around the Waterwheel
Bluebells
When – April and May
In April, the daffodils will be joined and followed by the Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English bluebells) which carpet the woodlands and infuse the air with their fantastic perfume.
To spot the bluebells, wander through the woodland behind the Ruined Abbey and then head over the Five Arch Bridge and up to the Turkish Tent to catch the view.
Where – Woodland behind the Ruined Abbey or in front of the Turkish Tent
Why not visit Painshill multiple times and enjoy all the flowers this spring! Join up as a Painshill membership and get unlimited entry. Find out more.
Put your best foot forward this New Year and join George’s Dragons to raise money for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Walk 5k around the beautiful gardens of Painshill while enjoying stunning views, spring flowers and baby birds. Finish your morning with a cream tea and a medal!
Four legged friends are welcome on short leads.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices are a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. They support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. It costs £10 million a year to maintain their current level of care and just 10% of that income comes from government funding, so they really rely on supporters like you!
Sign up to make a difference in 2020. Enter the 5k before the end of January and get £2 off.
Sunday 15 March 9am – 11am
This event is organised by George’s Dragons as part of a year of fundraising starting on St George’s Day 2019. Find out more about them and read their blog at George’s Dragons.
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