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A Celebration of Trees at Painshill

This autumn, we invite you to hear the incredible stories of our ancient and significant trees – as well as see their spectacular seasonal colour.

Painshill’s extraordinary journey is rooted in its trees – from Charles Hamilton’s original ‘painting with trees’ planting design to today’s mature and dramatic Grade I listed landscape.

Visit this season to hear how our trees are living reminders of Painshill’s 18^th century past, standing as witnesses to centuries of history.

Discover how they are essential for biodiversity, and how they soothe our minds as we spend time with them. 

Between 22 September and 27 November, we’ll be sharing the stories of our magnificent trees through a series of walks, talks, activities and special events, to give visitors of all ages opportunities to take inspiration from Painshill’s trees.

This autumn, there’s Something you should hear about our tremendous trees!

Today you can still experience more than 100 trees that Charles Hamilton planted here at Painshill.  These include The Great Cedar, which is now the largest multi-stemmed cedar in Europe; a Cork Oak, believed to be amongst the oldest in the UK, and a number of trees native to North America and made available in Britain at that time through a new seed-purchasing scheme. Hamilton also incorporated existing trees into his design, such as the ancient oak which still stands and is estimated to be at least 450 years old.

You can also enjoy autumnal treats in our Tea Room.  Find out more here.