Your Safety
For your safety and the safety of others please follow Painshill regulations when visiting us.
Take care on uneven surfaces and steep slopes around the landscape.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Please do not disregard signs or safety barriers.
Dogs
Dogs are very welcome at Painshill. They are the only pets permitted on site. Your dog must be kept on a short fixed lead at all times.
Dog waste bins are available throughout the landscape.
Dogs are not permitted in the Kitchen Garden or at special events unless otherwise advised.
The Lake and River
Please be aware of open water and bridges on your visit.
Swimming or paddling in the lake is not allowed.
In summer, blue green algae may be present in the lake – please do not allow dogs to drink from the lake or children to put their hands in the water.
Photography & Drones
Visitors are welcome to take casual photographs for personal use using a handheld camera or mobile phone. We love to see your photos, so please share them with us on social media.
If you are planning an organised photoshoot, whether commercial or non-commercial (including pre-wedding, engagement, family, maternity or student photoshoots), or wish to bring specialist equipment such as tripods, lighting, or props, you will need to apply for a permit from Painshill Park Trust.
Drones may only be flown at Painshill with prior written permission. Permission is generally limited to approved commercial filming and is not normally granted for amateur, student or recreational use. This policy protects the safety of visitors, the historic landscape and local wildlife.
Picnics
Picnics are welcome at Painshill. We kindly request that you do not eat in the follies. Please ensure you take all your litter away with you. Lighting fires, using a barbecue or bringing in helium balloons are not permitted. Benches and tables are available outside the Tea Room.
Feeding the ducks
Please do not feed the wildlife at Painshill.
Last Entry
No entry will be allowed after the last entry time.
Last entry is 3pm in winter and 5pm in spring and summer.
Bikes and Scooters
A bike or scooter is permitted to be used by a child under the age of five (must be supervised by an adult at all times). Larger bikes or scooters are not allowed. A bicycle rack is located at the Visitor Centre, where bicycles may be stored at the owners’ risk. Rollerblades, skateboards, and other similar recreational items are not allowed.
Please refrain from the following
- Cursing or yelling at any other visitor, volunteer or staff member
- Smoking on site
- Barbecues or fire pits
- Picking flowers, plants, vegetables or fruit
- Weapons of any kind
- Illegal substances
- Changing or removing your clothes
- Musical instruments or radios/players with loud speakers
- Helium balloons are not allowed in the landscape
- Ball games
- Bringing any pets or animals other than dogs
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Things to See & Do
Painshill is an award-winning 18th century landscape garden where you are invited to walk around a work of art. Winding paths will take you on a journey to discover a living canvas with beautiful vistas and dramatically placed garden buildings. Stroll around the Serpentine Lake, wander through woodland and promenade past follies, including the Ruined Abbey, Gothic Temple and Turkish Tent.
