The next village on our list of #CotswoldHotspots is Painswick. With its fine buildings built from local Cotswold Stone, Painswick is often referred to as the Queen of the Cotswolds. The buildings are a reflection of the town's former prosperity during 300 years of activity in the cloth and wool industry.
St. Mary's church is largely of the 15th and 16th centuries but the spire was not added until 1632. The churchyard is famed for its 99 yew trees which were planted around 1792 - Local folklore says that every time a hundredth tree is planted, it sadly dies.
There are numerous small streets to explore and quaint shops to discover in the village of Painswick and set on the outskirts of the village are the Rococco Gardens. The gardens are the last sole survivor from the brief early 18th century period of English Rococco Garden design. The garden combines formality with informality in a flamboyant style making use of charming garden structures strategically place for effect. There are several hotels, inns and B&Bs in the town with some restaurants and pubs as well as more accommodation in the local area.
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