What is Painswick Beacon?

Set on the Cotswold escarpment, Painswick Beacon is the site of an Iron Age hill fort. From there, you can enjoy gorgeous views of the Cotswold Hills, the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons mountains.

Who owns Painswick Beacon?

Most Read. The Blow family has owned 450 acres of common land around Painswick and Slad since the hazy days of the early 20th century, when Laurie Lee, newly set down by a carrier’s cart, was beginning his exploration of the village he loved.

How old is Painswick?

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.

Who owns Painswick House?

Current Seat / Home of: Richard Clavering Hyett Dickinson, 2nd Baron Dickinson; Hyett family here since the 18th century.

Is painswick a nice place to live?

Painswick might just be the loveliest Cotswolds village, and indeed one of the prettiest villages in Britain. Painswick came into its own during the historic boom in the wool trade, and now it’s known as the Queen of the Cotswolds for its heritage architecture and unique landscapes.

Is painswick a town or a village?

Painswick is a town that contains many notable houses built in the prosperous seventeenth century and has lots of little streets to explore and quaint shops to discover.

What Colour is Painswick?

What colour is Painswick. Sitting in between French Grey and Pebble Grey, Painswick is a gentle mix of pale grey and green. The colour of the stones used to build the homes in the small town of Painswick in the Cotswolds influenced the colour. Technically, it is a shade of grey, with very subtle green tones.

Who owns Painswick Rococo Gardens?

The garden was painted by Thomas Robins the Elder in 1748. Robins’s painting allowed the garden to be restored in the 1990s under the direction of Painswick’s owner, Lord Dickinson, who inherited the house in 1955. The garden is the only surviving garden of the rococo period which is open to the public.

Is painswick worth visiting?

There’s no shortage of things to do in Painswick, from exploring the famous churchyard to eating at the village’s restaurants. I’ve spent a lot of time in Painswick, from a beautiful winter escape to an autumn getaway and a spring weekend. I can personally say that the village is worth a trip at any time of year.

Does painswick have a train station?

Trains depart London’s Paddington Station several times a day for Stroud, the nearest railway station, 5km (3 miles) away.

Is painswick the same as agate grey?

Is Painswick green or grey? Painswick, or Agate grey, is a shade of grey, with a tint of green. Sounds like a bit of a cop out, but in reality, it’s both. The official name, Agate Grey, along with the colour code, however, classifies it as a grey.

What RAL is Painswick?

RAL 7038
Painswick Grey is available with the woodgrain effect both internally and externally only which means the effect is stained throughout the frame (nearest RAL 7038).