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a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire

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About Painswick

Many centuries ago the delightful town of Painswick was at the centre of the 'Wool' industry and this is evidenced by the numerous grand old houses and inns, many of which were built by the wealthy wool merchants who settled in the town.

The streets of Painswick are narrow and crammed with fine examples of glowing honey coloured stone buildings from all periods. The most notable street, is New Street, built during the heady days of the wool trade when the townsfolk of Painswick prospered from the stability induced by good trading conditions. New Street also has the only half timbered building to be seen in Painswick.

St. Mary's parish church has an imposing tower, The church is thought to date from Norman times but was embellished during the 15th-century through the gifts of rich wool merchants. It is a beautiful church that contains many ancient reminders of the towns historic past. The 99 great Yew Trees in the churchyard are as overwhelming as they are beautiful and legend tells that should a hundreth tree be planted, it would be shrivelled by the devil. Most of the tombs in the churchyard date medieval times, they provide the last resting place for many rich wool merchants and their families.

This town is all quiet elegance and quaint charm, one charming place is the Falcon Inn which has an immaculately manicured bowling green. This green is an engaging sight in the summertime when teams of ladies and gentlemen, dressed traditionally in white, engage in the art of the ancient game of bowls. There are other properties dating from the 14th-century and the tall chimneyed Court-House is associated with King Charles I.

The famous Rococo Gardens are a feature of Painswick House on the edge of the town. The manor is surrounded by several acres of gardens set to this design in the days when Rococo style was fashionable. The gardens are a rare pleasure and worth taking the time to stroll round.

Painswick lies at high altitude but higher still is Painswick Beacon which affords excellent views of the magnificent Severn Valley and the clusters of nearby Cotswold towns and villages that inhabit the beautiful surrounding countryside. It is a place to relax and enjoy, and from which you will take many memories.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Painswick

Painswick Rococo Gardens	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)	Pictures
Robinswood Hill Country Park	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Gloucester Docks	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Crickley Hill Country Park	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Gloucester Cathedral	(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Frampton Manor	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Frampton Court	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust	(9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Holst Birthplace Museum	(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Westbury Court Garden	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Pittville Pump Room	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Flaxley Abbey	(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Chedworth Roman Villa	(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Littledean Hall	(12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Westonbirt Arboretum	(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Painswick

Bisley in the county of Gloucestershire (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE)
The village of Bisley is all charm. It has an excellent collection of very fine buildings as well as some interesting local folklore.
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Eastcombe in the county of Gloucestershire (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction S)
Eastcombe is a beautiful hilltop village nestling in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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Birdlip in the county of Gloucestershire (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)
The winding drive up the steeply rising hill to the ancient village of Birdlip provides magnificent views all around
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Gloucester in the county of Gloucestershire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction N)
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Duntisbourne Abbots in the county of Gloucestershire (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction E)
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Nailsworth in the county of Gloucestershire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction S)
Nailsworth is a handsome town that has a history stretching back to beyond Roman times.
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Frampton on Severn in the county of Gloucestershire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
An ancient interesting village with a village green surrounded by beautiful half timbered properties
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Slimbridge in the county of Gloucestershire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW)
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Cheltenham in the county of Gloucestershire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)
Cheltenham, the very mention of this grand old town conjurs up not only images of gracious georgian houses but also of superb...
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Dursley in the county of Gloucestershire (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW)
Dursley is an ancient place, set in lush greenery to the edge of the Cotswolds in the midst of the beautiful Vale of Berkley, close to the River Severn.
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Ashleworth in the county of Gloucestershire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction N)
This is a lovely pastoral village set beside the west bank of the River Severn, in the middle of a typical rural Gloucestershire landscape.
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Cirencester in the county of Gloucestershire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)
Originally known in Roman times as Corinium Dobunorum, the town of Cirencester in those far off day's was the second largest town in England.
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Ewen in the county of Gloucestershire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)
Leafy lanes, tree lined roads and thatched country cottages form the character of this delightful hamlet through which an infant river Thames courses on its way through the lovely Cotswolds.
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Crudwell in the county of Wiltshire (12.0 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE)
Visitors will find this a restful place, there is a serene atmosphere, pleasant properties in lovely country lanes, and a nice friendly village inn.
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Deerhurst in the county of Gloucestershire (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction N)
Deerhurst is a spacious small village set amid the rich pasturelands of the glorious Gloucestershire countryside.
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Nearby travel help

Stroud Station	(3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction S)
M5 Junction 12	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W)
Stonehouse Station	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SW)
M5 Junction 11A	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction N)
Bristol International Airport	(35.9 miles, 57.7 km, direction SW)
Birmingham International Airport	(50.0 miles, 80.4 km, direction NE)
Painswick to London	(90.9 miles, 146.3 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Painswick

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Painswick center
The Imperial Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction S)
Ramada Bowden Hall Gloucester	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N)
The Cheltenham Chase Hotel - A QHotel	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NE)
Burleigh Court Hotel	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S)
Stonehouse Court Hotel	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)
Holiday Inn Gloucester / Cheltenham	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)
Amberley Inn	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction S)
The Crown Inn	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)
Station Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N)
The New Inn	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction N)
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