History
Idyllically set within a Grade I-listed, 18th-century landscaped garden, it should come as no surprise that this venue basks in plenty of history. Work began on the gardens in 1738, and was carried out under the direct auspices of MP Charles Hamilton.
Showcasing a natural landscape, and featuring plenty of trees sent over from Philadelphia by the naturalist John Bartram, the gardens were originally open only to 'respectable' visitors, who would be shown around by the head gardener for a modest tip.
Besides the breathtaking landscape, the Painshill gardens are home to a number of cute romantic architectural features, such as the Gothic Temple and Tower, the Waterwheel, the Chinese Bridge, Ruined Abbey and Crystal Grotto, to mention just a few.