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Where the walk is a work of art
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LIFE IN THE GOTHIC TOWER
By Georgia Wilkinson Narrated by Nicola Barranger Real-life Rapunzels and knocks in the night. Meet the people who called the Gothic Tower home. The Gothic Tower is a visitor favourite at Painshill. It’s an impressive 27-metre-high structure, with 99 steps leading to the roof.…
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THE ‘PATCHWORK’ WINE GOD
By Georgia Wilkinson Narrated by Nicola Barranger Introducing Painshill’s Statue of Bacchus… When Charles Hamilton created Painshill, he was famously inspired by his Grand Tours across Europe. On his travels, he absorbed the history and mythology of ancient cultures and sought…
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Alan Titchmarsh Reopens Painshill’s Restored Chinese Bridge
There was a real sense of celebration at Painshill as visitors, supporters, volunteers and members of the local community gathered to witness the official reopening of the historic Chinese Bridge. The occasion marked the culmination of years of planning, fundraising and skilled…
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Heritage Open Day at Painshill
What a wonderful day we had at Painshill for Heritage Open Day! On the 20th of September, we opened our gates for a special day celebrating the history, stories and people that make Painshill such a special place. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, as well as lots…
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THE VANISHING STATUE
By Georgia Wilkinson Narrated by Nicola Barranger An ancient myth. A modern mystery. The Statue As the sun sets, light spills over a statue on the eastern boundary of Painshill’s Great Lawn. Shadows are cast over a tangle of bodies; three figures performing an ancient Roman…
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Painshill Park Trust appoints Huw Davies as Chief Executive Officer
The Painshill Park Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Huw Davies as Chief Executive Officer of Painshill Park. Huw will take up his appointment on 1 October 2026. Huw joins Painshill following 11 years as Deputy Managing Director and Business Development Director of…
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What’s the Buzz About Painshill? Introducing Our Bees and Their Delicious Honey
By Georgia Wilkinson Narrated by Nicola Barranger We have recently welcomed back one of Painshill’s most popular products: delightfully sweet, golden honey produced by our very own bees. Neither the bees nor the honey are new to Painshill. I recently had the opportunity to speak…
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A Solar Eclipse at Painshill – A Moment to Pause, Notice and Connect
There are moments in nature that make us stop in our tracks. A solar eclipse is one of them. Last night, our members had the chance to experience this extraordinary event surrounded by the beauty of our historic landscape. The clear skies and beautiful vantage points offered the…