Things to do with kids in Painswick

Painswick is a hillside Cotswold village above the Stroud valleys, famous for the clipped yews in its churchyard. Families can walk the surrounding hills, reach Robinswood Hill near Gloucester and visit the National Arboretum at Westonbirt to the south.

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SUN · 13 Sep 2026
Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean
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SAT · 5 Sep 2026
Moreton Showground, Batsford Road
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What are the best family days out near Painswick?
Family days out near Painswick include Painswick Rococo Garden, Stratford Park and Museum in the Park, all within easy reach. Add your postcode above to sort the full list of 18 attractions by drive time from your door.
What can you do on a rainy day with kids near Painswick?
Good wet-weather options near Painswick include Stratford Park and Museum in the Park, both with indoor or undercover sections. Use the rainy day filter above to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time.
What free things are there to do with kids near Painswick?
Free family days out near Painswick include Stratford Park and Museum in the Park, where entry costs nothing. Tap Free only above to see all no-entry-fee options sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out near Painswick?
Yes, Museum of Gloucester and Prema Arts Centre are listed as SEND-friendly near Painswick, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Filter by SEND-friendly above to see all options.