A highlight of any day out at Painshill, the Crystal Grotto is a place where you will not want to put your camera down. Children are captivated & adults stand in awe of the incredible man-made feature✨ The spectacular Grotto is a magical, naturalistic cave with shimmering,

✨Whispers through the woodlands tell us that something magical is strirring at Painshill✨ The air is getting cooler and excitement of what is to come is drifting through the trees🌲 Keep your eyes open for an announcement soon... a surprise is coming that will enhance your

Painshill is full of stunning trees and we wanted to find different ways of encouraging families to enjoy them🌳 This season, we are inviting you to hear about our trees, listen to them, as well as take time, as trees do, together. Tree time moves on a slow, vast scale that we

With 160 acres of beautiful landscape to care for, our small and dedicated Landscapes Team, ably assisted by a team of Volunteers, have many trees to look after. One of the tree maintenance techniques used is Coppicing. Coppicing is an ancient woodland management technique

🍁As we embrace #WellnessWednesday this week, it's a reminder to slow down, breathe deep and let nature reset you🌲 Spending time among trees, especially in the golden light of autumn, can lower stress, boost mood and reconnect you to what matters most. The changing leaves are a

Dating from Tudor times, this beautiful veteran oak tree is believed to be one of the oldest at Painshill🌳 It is affectionately known as the ‘Heart of Oak’ due to the heart-shaped hollow in the centre of its trunk🧡 Listen to the video to find out more about this incredible

This beautiful weeping willow tree sits beside the lake with its leaves delicately draping down towards the water🌿 This type of tree was first introduced to England in the 18th century and so it is well suited to Painshill’s historic landscape. Visitors can see the Ruined Abbey

🌎Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay🌍 Take a moment for you this autumn🍂 Escape the rush of daily life and reconnect with nature at Painshill, a peaceful haven where the beauty of the season can soothe the soul 🍁 Why not try something new? Taking part in a Tree Ritual is a

Painshill is full of stunning trees and we wanted to find different ways of encouraging families to enjoy them🌳 This season, we are inviting you to hear about our trees, listen to them, as well as take time, as trees do, together. Tree time moves on a slow, vast scale that we

The Great Cedar (Cedrus libani) at Painshill is thought to be the largest multi-stemmed tree of its kind in Europe🌳 Originating from the mountainous regions of Syria, Turkey and Lebanon, the Great Cedar was planted at Painshill by Charles Hamilton to draw the eye of the visitor

This #WellnessWednesday we are thinking about how trees help to clean the air which we breathe🌬️💚 Trees are natural air purifiers. Through the process of photosynthesis, they absorb carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen. But that’s not all, trees also trap dust, smoke

🍂This autumn, we are sharing the stories of Painshill's trees🌳 One of the first landscape gardens to be Grade I listed, work on Painshill began in 1738 and its extraordinary journey over centuries is rooted in its trees. These specimens stand as witnesses to history and are

What a beautiful day!☀️ The blue sky and beautiful sunshine are the ideal backdrop for a crisp autumn stroll exploring Painshill's historic landscape. It's the perfect blend of autumn colour, softened sunlight and fresh air... just magical 🍂 https://t.co/LdUb7osrRt

This giant tree, which can be found at the foot of the lake, near to the Boat House, is a Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)🌳 The Douglas fir is an evergreen conifer which can grow to dizzying heights and live for more than 1,000 years. The bark of young trees is grey-green

We are delighted to advise that Painshill will be open as usual today, from 10am🕙 See you soon🌳 https://t.co/LdUb7osZH1

We are very sorry to advise that unfortunately, due to forecast high winds, Painshill will be CLOSED to all visitors this Saturday 4 October. We expect to re-open on Sunday 5 October, but please do check on our website or social media channels before travelling to Painshill. As

Do you recognise this bug which was found resting on the Gothic Temple?🧐 This is known as a western conifer seed bug. As the name suggests, these bugs feed on the sap of conifer and pine trees and so it makes sense that it was spotted on the Gothic Temple, which is surrounded

Step into autumn with a visit to Mr Hamilton’s Tea Room at Painshill🍰 The tea room offers a perfect pause during your stroll through nature's changing colours🧡 Indulge in seasonal treats from spiced cakes and fresh scones to hearty soups made with produce from our Kitchen

This #ThrowbackThursday we're looking back fondly to when the lovely @MrGeorgeClarke visited Painshill's Crystal Grotto✨ As Leonardo da Vinci once said: "You should feel two emotions when approaching a Grotto: fear and desire. You should fear what may be inside, but desire to