Painswick is an historic wool town nestled quietly in the Cotswold Hills, surrounded by some of the most delightful countryside. "Sheer poetry", said His Majesty King Charles...
Built of mellow Cotswold stone from local quarry, the village's many beautiful buildings can be seen as you wander around its quaint and narrow streets. The churchyard is well known for its 99 Yew trees (legend has it the 100th will not grow) and its unusual table top tombs.
The countryside around Painswick has large areas of National Trust Woodlands (140 designated footpaths crisscross the whole area). Undulating areas of pasture land fall to the Wick stream which supplied the woollen mills.
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Painswick Beacon has magnificent views across the Severn Valley and on a clear day the Welsh Mountains can be seen. There is also an 18 hole golf course, riding stables, tennis court and bowling green close by.
The Slad valley, made famous by Laurie Lee in his book "Cider with Rosie" is well noted for it's wild flowers.
The celebrated Rococo Gardens at Painswick House are open to the public throughout the year. In early spring the carpets of snowdrops are truly breathtaking.
The famous Cotswold Way path, which runs from Bath to Chipping Campden, goes through the village and marks the mid point.
Painswick is undoubtedly a village for all seasons, whatever the weather. Its central location is ideal for day trips. Bath 25 miles, Bristol 23 miles, London 1 hr. 30 mins and you can visit all the well known Cotswold villages and towns (regency Cheltenham and Bath, Gloucester, Stratford-upon-Avon).
