Painshill Park is an English landscape garden landmark in Cobham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Bridgerton (2020), Black Mirror and Dorian Gray (2009) among other productions. Built in 1738–1773, it was designed by Charles Hamilton, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Elmbridge Borough Council (freehold owner); restored and managed by Painshill Park Trust Limited (registered charity 284944).
Location: Cobham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Cobham, Surrey
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251 - Appeared in Bridgerton (tv, 2020)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251 - Built 1738–1773
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-11335, SRC-11866, SRC-12607 - Designed by Charles Hamilton
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-11335, SRC-11866, SRC-14099, SRC-14424 - Architectural style: English landscape garden
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-11335, SRC-11866, SRC-12607 - Historic designation: Grade I listed park and garden
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-11335, SRC-11865, SRC-12606 - Built 1738–1773
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251, SRC-11866 - Designed by Charles Hamilton
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251, SRC-11867 - Architectural style: English landscape garden
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251 - Historic designation: Grade I Park and Garden on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens (June 1984)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251, SRC-11865 - Appeared in Black Mirror (movie)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-1251 - Owned by Elmbridge Borough Council (freehold owner); restored and managed by Painshill Park Trust Limited (registered charity 284944) (since 1980)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12232, SRC-13913, SRC-13914, SRC-10999 - Appeared in Dorian Gray (movie, 2009)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-12041, SRC-12608 - Appeared in Suffragette (movie, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10999, SRC-12041, SRC-12609
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10999 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painshill (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11335 — https://kids.kiddle.co/Painshill (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11865 — Wikidata – Painshill (Q46404) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11866 — Painshill official website – About Painshill (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11867 — Surrey Gardens Trust — Painshill: The Glorious Vision of Charles Hamilton (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12041 — https://www.painshill.co.uk/painshill-on-screen/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12232 — https://www.painshill.co.uk/about-painshill/the-restoration-of-painshill/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1251 — VisitBritain — UK Bridgerton Filming Locations (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12606 — Parks & Gardens (parksandgardens.org) – Painshill (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12607 — Britain Express — Painshill Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12608 — Surrey Live (getsurrey.co.uk) — 16 locations around Surrey which have starred on the silver screen (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12609 — Movie-Locations.com — Suffragette (2015) filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13913 — https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/284944 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13914 — https://www.painshill.co.uk/about-us/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14099 — Historic Houses — Painshill Park history (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14424 — European Garden Heritage Network (EGHN) – Painshill Park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Black Mirror filmed?
Painshill Park, in Cobham, Surrey, is a real-world filming location used for Black Mirror. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Dorian Gray, Suffragette.
Where was Bridgerton filmed?
Painshill Park, in Cobham, Surrey, is a real-world filming location used for Bridgerton. This property has also appeared on screen in Black Mirror, Dorian Gray, Suffragette.
Where was Dorian Gray filmed?
Painshill Park, in Cobham, Surrey, is a real-world filming location used for Dorian Gray. This property has also appeared on screen in Black Mirror, Bridgerton, Suffragette.
Where was Suffragette filmed?
Painshill Park, in Cobham, Surrey, is a real-world filming location used for Suffragette. This property has also appeared on screen in Black Mirror, Bridgerton, Dorian Gray.
Who designed Painshill Park?
Painshill Park was designed by Charles Hamilton.
Where is Painshill Park located?
Painshill Park is located in Cobham, Surrey.