Plan your visit
Opening hours
Visit one of the Cotswolds’ best kept secrets.
2025 opening
Our opening days and times vary throughout the year, please check the information carefully below. Last entry to the Garden is an hour before it closes.
January: daily from 18 Jan, 10 – 5pm
February: daily, 10 – 5pm
March to September: Wed – Sun, 10 – 5pm. During Gloucestershire school holidays we are open daily, please see dates listed below.
October: Thu – Sun, 10 – 5pm
November: Sat – Sun, 10 – 4pm
Daily opening for school holidays: 12 – 27 Apr, 5 May (Bank Holiday), 24 May – 1 Jun, 9 Jul – 31 Aug & 23 Oct – 2 Nov
An online copy of our map can be viewed here.
We recommend you allow at least two hours for your visit, plus time for refreshments and browsing the gorgeous goodies in our gift shop. And yes, we do welcome dogs on short leads.
Extreme Weather
Please check our website or social media before setting off. In the event of extreme weather, we may need to close the Garden at short notice for your safety.
If you’ve already purchased tickets, we will email you with an update and offer you the choice of an exchange or a refund.
Admission prices
Painswick Rococo Garden is a place to enjoy in every season, with something new to discover each month.
If you love visiting, why not make it a year-round experience? A season ticket lets you explore as often as you like for a whole year—perfect for families looking for a beautiful space to explore, play, and make lasting memories together.
Even better, by becoming a Friend of the Garden, you’re helping to care for and preserve the only surviving Rococo Garden in England—now and for future generations. Bonus!
Membership starts from just £37. Click here for details.
Book your Tickets
*If you’re a UK taxpayer, donating 10% above our standard entry fee allows us, as a charity, to claim back the tax you’ve already paid.
Your donation is worth an additional 25p in the pound to help us with our work.
How to find us
Painswick Rococo Garden is just a short stroll from the heart of the picturesque Cotswold village of Painswick.
As part of our ongoing efforts to respond to the challenges of climate change, the Rococo Garden Trust is committed to promoting sustainable travel for our staff, volunteers and visitors. We support green commuting initiatives, including the Cycle to Work scheme for our team.
To help us measure our progress on our sustainability journey, you may be asked how you travelled to the Garden. Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect the environment.
On foot: Painswick Rococo Garden is just a short stroll from the scenic Cotswold Way. Why not make it a memorable stop on your walk? Pause to enjoy a fresh-ground coffee and cake or a light lunch and take in the charm of this unique 18th-century garden. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and ready to continue your journey. Muddy boots are always welcome!
By bike: Cyclists are very welcome at Painswick Rococo Garden. Thanks to generous support from the Life Cycle UK scheme and Stroud District Council, our car park is equipped with three conveniently located, secure bike racks, making it easy for cyclists to park safely and enjoy their visit.
By train: Our nearest train station is Stroud, approximately 5 miles from the Garden. For planning your journey, the Trainline website is a helpful resource. From Stroud, local bus services can bring you closer to the Garden. Details are provided below.
By bus: We’re fortunate to be located on the Stagecoach 66 bus route, which runs hourly from Cheltenham to Stroud, Monday to Saturday. The Gyde House bus stop is just a short walk downhill from our entrance, making it a convenient option for visitors.
On Sundays, the Stagecoach 166 service runs between Cheltenham and Stroud. The nearest stop is at the bottom of Pullens Road, approximately half a mile from the Garden. Follow Pullens Road uphill and onto Gloucester Road, then continue straight until you see the entrance to Painswick Rococo Garden on your left. The walk takes around 10–15 minutes.
Click here for full route details and the latest timetable.
By car: To find the Garden, enter GL6 6TH into your satnav or follow the brown tourism signs from all major approach routes. Painswick Rococo Garden is just a 15-minute drive from Junction 11a of the M5, and parking is free for all visitors. During the Snowdrop season, visitors must book tickets in advance so we can control numbers and ensure there is parking available.
Where possible, we strongly encourage car sharing. It helps ease pressure on our parking facilities, reduces traffic on the roads, lowers individual carbon footprints and decreases overall fuel consumption.
Electric vehicles: As part of our commitment to sustainability, we plan to install two EV chargers for visitor use soon. Currently, we are still in the planning stages and will update this page as soon as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, the nearest public charging stations are located at the nearest Tesco Superstore and Primrose Vale Farm Shop. Please note that we cannot take responsibility for the availability or status of these external facilities.
Food and drink
Visit the Coffee Wagon, where you will find freshly ground coffee, hot chocolates, quality teas and delicious cakes. We also offer a variety of light lunches including paninis, cheese scones and salads. Enjoy these treats while exploring the Garden, sitting outdoors or relaxing in our tipi. The Café is open on days when the Garden is open, and currently closes at 4pm. Breakfast options are available from 10am, with lunch served between 12-2pm.
We really appreciate your support and continued visits and for bearing with us whilst we transition to our new home.
Scrumptious Afternoon tea. Find out more and book here.
a warm welcome to well behaved dogs
gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options
Getting around
The Garden itself was built in a hidden valley almost 300 years ago. Paths are both steep and uneven, and only around a fifth of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs – you can view our access guide here, if you are planning a visit and would like detailed information please call 01452 813204. If you’re concerned about accessibility, you’re very welcome to come and have a look at the Garden before purchasing a ticket – please speak to the person at the Welcome Desk on arrival.
The steepest slopes all have handrails, and there are 45 benches dotted around the Garden for when you need to rest. The Garden isn’t suitable for motorised scooters, bikes or children’s scooters.
If you’d like advice on visiting Painswick Rococo Garden with a wheelchair or buggy, or you have a question on accessibility, please call us on 01452 813204 – we’ll be glad to help.
Entry is free to carers of registered disabled visitors.