Hinton Ampner Garden

National Trust Photographic Library / Nick Carter

Bramdean
nr Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 0LA


Hinton Ampner is one of the great gardens of the 20th-century. It is a masterpiece of design by Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherborne, uniting a formal layout with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. It boasts 4 5 hectare (12-acre) garden of year-round interest with scented plants and magnificent vistas over parkland and rolling Hampshire countryside.

The house is tenanted but can also be visited and contains a fine collection of English furniture, Italian paintings and hard-stones. This property belongs to the National Trust.

General Information:

  • Disabled visitors: designated parking, wheelchairs and adapted WC
  • Braille guide, large print guide
  • Tea-room
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Free parking

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Garden:
    18th March to 11th October Monday to Wednesday and Saturday & Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    House:
    19th March to 26th July: Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 1.30pm - 5.00pm.

    1st to 30th August: Tuesday, Wednesday Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm - 5.00pm.

    3rd September to 11th October: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday 1.30pm - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    House and Garden:
    Adult £6.50; Child £3.25.

    Garden Only:
    Adult £5.50; Child £2.75.

    Directions
    On A272, 1 mile w of Bramdean village, 8 miles E of Winchester, leave M3 at exit 9 and follow signs to Petersfield.
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    Hinton Ampner Garden Postcode for SatNav: SO24 0LA

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