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,

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

🌳 Did you know trees can boost your wellbeing? A walk at Painshill is more than just enjoying a nice view, walking amongst the trees has real benefits for your mind, body and soul: 🌿Trees can help to lower anxiety and boost your mood. 🧠Time in green spaces can improve

🎃🍁 Fall into the season with new arrivals at Painshill 🍁🎃 Our gift shop is stocked with cosy autumn vibes and spook-tacular Halloween treasures!👻 There is something for everyone, including: 🎃 Seasonal scented candles 🧡 Autumn-themed home décor 🕸️ Cute & creepy

Did you know that the cork oak tree at Painshill is said to be the oldest in the UK?🌳 Visit Painshill this autumn to hear more about the intriguing history of our trees, to learn why they are so important and to discover how they inspire artists; from our founder Charles

This season we are inviting you to enjoy visiting Painshill in a new way🍂 Painshill is a landscape garden full of stunning trees and we want to find different ways of encouraging visitors to enjoy them🍂 Listen to Painshill's Director, Gary Topp, as he explains more in this

This autumn, we invite visitors to enjoy a range of events and workshops which celebrate the changing season at Painshill🍂 Enjoy an autumnal workshop to explore the landscape in new and creative ways, through poetry or photography📷 Learn about the history of Painshill with a