Castles · South West England
Painswick
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Painswick — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 4.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Painswick is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Painswick is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and features typical of medieval architecture. The site contributes to the region's rich heritage but lacks a specific designation or listed grade.
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Background
History
(the building projected forward in the centre of the picture)]] There is evidence of settlement in the area as long ago as the Iron Age. This can be seen in Kimsbury hill fort, a defensive earthwork on nearby Painswick Beacon, which has wide views across the Severn Vale. A Roman villa was built just to the north of the present village, dated by Welbore St Clair Baddeley to the late second century. The local monastery, Prinknash Abbey, was established in the 11th century. Painswick itself first appears in historical records in the Domesday Book of 1086, as Wiche, 'dairy-farm'. It continues to appear by this name into the 13th century. The form Painswik first appears in 1237, but must…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7860, -2.1940
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Painswick
- Postcode
- GL6 6QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Painswick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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The Gables
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Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary
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The Post Office and The Beehive
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Bell Yard entrance
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Painswick War Memorial
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Beacon House
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New Hall
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The Gables
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Group Of 8 Packer And Other Monuments In The Churchyard Circa 12 To 25 Metres South Of North Gate To The Church Of St Mary
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Four Monuments In Churchyard Circa 20 Metres North Of The North East Corner Of The Church Of St Mary
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The Post Office and The Beehive
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Bell Yard entrance
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Where to eat & stay near Painswick
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Painswick Hotel
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Premier Inn
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The Stroud Hotel
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Bowden Hall
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Painswick?
- Painswick is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 6QA), in the parish of Painswick.
- What is Painswick?
- Painswick — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Painswick?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 6QA.
- Is Painswick a protected site?
- Yes — Painswick is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COTSWOLD COMMONS AND BEECHWOODS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Painswick charge admission?
- Painswick typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Painswick?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 6QA.