Painswick Rococo Garden is a unique and fascinating insight into early to mid 18th century English garden design. The only complete Rococo garden in England it dates from a brief period (1720 – 1760) when English gardens were changing from the formal to the informal. These Rococo gardens combined formal vistas with winding woodland walks and more natural planting. However, Rococo gardens were so much more, their creators were showing off their wealth and including features that were both flamboyant and frivolous. The gardens featured buildings of unusual architectural styles, to be used as both eye catchers and viewpoints. These became almost regency playrooms, an extension of the house to be enjoyed by the owner and his guests.
Here at Painswick we are restoring the garden back to how it was shown in a painting dated 1748. We have contemporary buildings, woodland walks, herbaceous boarders and a large kitchen garden all hidden away in a Charming Cotswold valley with splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
A recent addition (situated outside the original garden) is the Anniversary Maze planted to celebrate the 250th birthday of the garden.
We have a restaurant selling coffee light lunches and teas situated in the Coach House. These is also a gift shop and plant sales area.