Painswick Rococo Garden

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Painswick Rococo Garden Designed in the 1740s as a pleasure garden for holding intimate garden parties, this hidden valley is now the country's only surviving complete rococo garden.
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Painswick Rococo Garden is set in a hidden Cotswold valley and dates from Georgian times. Over the last 30 years it has been restored to its original layout as depicted in a painting dated 1748. The Garden now allows you to step back into the sensual early 18th century, when gardens were becoming theatrical and romantic backdrops for entertaining guests. During the Rococo period, home owners competed amongst themselves to create flamboyant designs and sought to visually surprise their visitors with architecture and vistas rather than the horticultural unusual. Here at Painswick, contemporary follies nestle next to dramatic views and woodland walks. We are particularly proud of our large kitchen garden which was created right in the middle of the original design layout. We grow many forms of heritage fruit and vegetables. The Garden can also offer an unusual and romantic setting for civil weddings and partnership ceremonies. Our cafe serves hot and cold drinks and a delicious range of cakes and ice-creams. We have a free car park and dogs are welcome in the grounds on leads.

🍂 A Half Term day out with a little bit of everything! 🦇Let the kids lead the way on the Big Bat Trail, with plenty of s...
24/10/2026

🍂 A Half Term day out with a little bit of everything! 🦇

Let the kids lead the way on the Big Bat Trail, with plenty of surprises to discover.

There’s space to roam, winding paths to explore and curious garden follies to stumble upon. And while the little ones let their imaginations run wild, grown-ups can slow down, soak up the peaceful surroundings and catch up with friends or family.

Whether it’s a grandparent-grandchild adventure, a family half-term outing or a chance to meet friends for a leisurely wander, there’s room for everyone to enjoy the garden in their own way.

Fresh air, a little adventure and time together. Just what half term should be about. 🍁

23/10/2026

🎄✨ Worried you might miss out but not ready to commit? We understand!
It can be hard to make plans right now with school plays and Christmas dinners starting to fill your family calendar. That’s why Enchanted Garden by Night comes with flexible booking, because Christmas should be magical not stressful. 💫

Book your ideal slot today, and if your plans change later, no problem. You can easily move your visit to another date. 🙌

Then just relax and look forward to an evening of twinkly lights, glowing pathways and playful woodland creatures at Painswick Rococo Garden, where the magic of Christmas comes alive after dark. 💫

So go on, book now and relax knowing your Winter Lights experience is taken care of. ✔️🎄

🎟Ticket prices start from £10
🎫Off-peak tickets available
🌿Relaxed sessions on selected nights
🐶Dogs on short leads are welcome
🚗Free parking

🦇 Another little batty weather update! 🌬️All the bats arriving for our Big Bat Trail stirred up some rather wild winds! ...
22/10/2026

🦇 Another little batty weather update! 🌬️

All the bats arriving for our Big Bat Trail stirred up some rather wild winds! 🦇💨

For everyone’s safety, the garden will:
-close at 1pm on Saturday 24 October. Last admission at 12pm.

-open at 1pm on Sunday 25 October. The garden will close at 5pm, last admission 4pm.

The garden is changing its wardrobe 🍃🍂
21/10/2026

The garden is changing its wardrobe 🍃🍂

Autumn escapism
20/10/2026

Autumn escapism

🦇October Half Term Family Fun Trail 🦇This is the time of year when Rococo Garden's cheeky bats come out to play.There’s ...
19/10/2026

🦇October Half Term Family Fun Trail 🦇
This is the time of year when Rococo Garden's cheeky bats come out to play.

There’s plenty to explore beyond the trail!

🌀Winding maze
🏰Rustic play area
👀Hidden Georgian follies
🍂Beautiful autumn colour

Parents can relax and refuel at the Garden Café, visit the Exedra Nursery and the giftshop.

Good to know:

Free parking
Well behaved dogs on short-leads welcome
Treat for every child completing the trail
Café serving delicious local food
A wonderful autumn adventure packed with imagination, exploration and fun for the whole family.

Part of what makes Rococo Garden so special are the hidden surprises. 🍂
18/10/2026

Part of what makes Rococo Garden so special are the hidden surprises. 🍂

Carved into a beech tree in our woodland glade, our beautiful fairytale castle is inspired by Schloss Neuschwanstein in ...
17/10/2026

Carved into a beech tree in our woodland glade, our beautiful fairytale castle is inspired by Schloss Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. Can you find it?👀

Rococo Garden & sourdough might just be an unbeatable Cotswolds combination this weekend 👌
16/10/2026

Rococo Garden & sourdough might just be an unbeatable Cotswolds combination this weekend 👌

Crisp, mild autumn days are our favourites. 🍂Golden leaves underfoot, soft sunshine through the trees and that lovely fr...
15/10/2026

Crisp, mild autumn days are our favourites. 🍂

Golden leaves underfoot, soft sunshine through the trees and that lovely fresh-air feeling. Autumn at the Rococo is hard to beat.

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Gloucester Road
Painswick
GL66TH

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