Painshill Park
Painshill Park Trust Ltd
Portsmouth Road
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 1JE
England
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Telephone
01932 868113
Fax
01932 868001
One of the most important 18th century landscape parks in Europe. Created between 1738 and 1773 by the Hon.
Venue Type:
Garden, parklands or rural site
Authentic 18th century plantings - The Painshill Heritage Plant Project is in its first stage - American Roots - which will culminate in an exhibition in the walled garden in July 2005. Working closeley with Historic Bartram Garden in Philidelphia, the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University and Monticello in West Virginia, Painshill will establish a showcase for its collection of authentically sourced North American plants. Following the footsteps of John Bartram, Peter Collinson and Charles Hamilton, Painshill will show trees, shrubs and flowers with known provenace, some sourced from Bartram's original collecting sites on the eastern seaboard of North America.
Pottery Workshop (Adults only)
Experience hand-building ceramic pots and the unique method of pit-firing pottery with this three day course (suitable for beginners and intermediate potters). The workshop will be led by Mary Kaun-English a ceramic artist.
Advanced booking required. Book online or call 01932 868113
Date: 18th, 25th and 26th May
Time: Details will be given on the booking confirmation.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
£75 (members £65)
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Painshill Lunchtime Talks: Hardy Fuchsias by the Fuchsia Society
Carol Gubler talks about how to plant hardy fuchsias for a season of non-stop flowers and discusses other ideas with fuchsias. Advanced booking required. Book online or call 01932 868113.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
- 18+
- 16-17
When
1-1:30pm
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British Reptiles Workshop
Workshop includes a reptile walk around Painshill. Adults only. Price includes refreshments. Advanced booking required. Book online or call 01932 868113.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
- 18+
- 16-17
When
9:30am-1pm
Admission
Cost: £15 (members £10).
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Free entry for Fathers’ Day
Spend the day with your father in the beautiful landscape. Free to fathers when accompanied by their children.
Park open from 10.30am - 6pm.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10:30am-6pm
Admission
Free to fathers when accompanied by their children. Normal admission prices apply to other visitors. Normal Admission: Adults £6.60, Concessions £5.80, Children (5-16) £3.85, under 5’s Free,
Painshill Morning Lecture Series (Adults only)
The Restoration and Recreation of the Painshill Crystal Grotto by Michael Gove CEO Painshill: The talk will cover the research and recording methods employed in developing the design for the restoration and recreation of the main chamber. The Grotto will be open for a limited period at the end of the talk for a private viewing.
Advanced booking required. Book online or call 01932 868113
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
£10 (members £6). Price includes lecture and tour.
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Discover Bees
Come to Painshill Park for a walk in our beautiful 18th century landscape garden with follies and learn about bees and beekeeping. Park open from 10:30am-18:00pm.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Admission
Included in normal admission price to park: Adults £6.60. Concessions £5.80. Children (5-16) £3.85. Under 5’s free. Family Ticket (2 Adults & 4 Children) £22.00.
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