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.
Surrey Sculpture Society Exhibition
Come and see an exhibition of creative and imaginative sculptures by members of the Surrey Sculpture Society.
Included in normal admission price
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Adults £6.60, Concessions £5.80, Children (5-16) £3.85, under 5’s Free,
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 4 Children) £22.00
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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North American Perennials in the English 18thC Flower Garden
A look at North American perennials in England, their appearance in the 18th century nursery trade and their impact on 18th century gardens. Advanced booking required. Book online at www.painshill.co.uk or call 01932 868113.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
- 18+
- 16-17
When
1-1:30pm
Falconry Handling Workshop (Adults only)
You will learn about the birds used for falconry, husbandry and training in the early stages. The workshop will also cover the equipment and housing that is required before owning a bird of prey. Advanced booking required. Book online at www.painshill.co.uk or call 01932 868113.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
- 18+
- 16-17
When
10am-3pm
Admission
£45.00 (members £40)
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Painshill Morning Lecture Series (Adults only)
The first lecture will focus on the gardens and public landscapes of Roberto Burle
Marx in Brazil. The second lecture will consider the works of Luis Barragán, Edward James (who created a surrealist garden in the Mexican rainforest) and the challenges modern landscape architects face in Mexico City
Advanced booking required. Book online or call 01932 86811
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
£10 (members £6). Price includes two lectures.
Wild Summer Camp
Try your hand at a variety of outdoor activities and adventures. Advanced booking required. Call 01932 868113 to book and for full times, dates and details.
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Especially for children
When
9am-4:30pm
Admission
£35.00 per day or £150.00 for 5 days.
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