Painshill landscape garden was created in the 18th
century by the Hon. Charles Hamilton. Using his experiences of doing the Grand
Tour through Europe he tried to produce living paintings in a magical garden of
follies. His garden attracted many visitors even before it was completed, but
sadly due to his mounting debts Hamilton was forced to sell Painshill in 1773. He
moved to Bath where he died just over a year later.
The Gothic Temple
