Painswick Rococo Garden
Britain’s only complete surviving Rococo garden, with follies, woodland, a maze, play areas and famous snowdrops.
Opening hours
Current autumn schedule: Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm, last entry 4pm. Summer and special-event opening can differ. Paid garden admission.
Location: Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick, Gloucestershire GL6 6TH
Britain’s only complete surviving Rococo garden, with follies, woodland, a maze, play areas and famous snowdrops.
Plan the visit
Opening hours
Open 10am–5pm with last admission at 4pm. Until 6 September the garden opens Monday–Sunday; from 9 September it opens Wednesday–Sunday. The café follows garden opening days and closes at 4.30pm. Check seasonal dates before setting out.
Make a day of it
Pair it with Painswick town, the Rococo Garden or a section of the Cotswold Way. Check travel, parking and any ticket requirements before you set out.
Look closer
Painswick Rococo Garden changes with the season, so the most rewarding visit is one that leaves time for planting details, mature trees, views and the quieter paths away from the entrance. It is the sort of place that rewards returning at a different time of year.
Planning notes
Allow at least 90 minutes, wear practical shoes and check seasonal opening, admission and café arrangements. If the weather is unsettled, take a waterproof layer and make a nearby indoor stop part of the plan.