Hinton Ampner - National Trust

Hinton Ampner - National Trust An elegant country manor, set in beautiful gardens and parkland. Open daily from 10am
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Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens
The vision of one man, Hinton Ampner is best known for its magnificent garden with stunning views to the south. The elegant country house was remodelled by Ralph Dutton, the 8th and last Lord Sherborne, in 1960 after a devastating fire, and contains his collection of Georgian and Regency furniture, Italian pictures and objets d'art. The gardens

were also laid out by Ralph Dutton and are widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of 20th-century design, mixing formal and informal planting, providing all year round interest.

UPDATE: In response to the extreme heat and to prioritise the safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, Hinton Ampne...
24/06/2026

UPDATE: In response to the extreme heat and to prioritise the safety of our volunteers, visitors and staff, Hinton Ampner will be CLOSED on Thursday 25th June.

Please check back here and the website for future updates.

Thank you for your understanding and stay safe in the heat.

☀️🏴‍☠️ Get ready for a swashbuckling Summer of Play at Hinton Ampner!From the 18th July to 6th September, set sail on a ...
24/06/2026

☀️🏴‍☠️ Get ready for a swashbuckling Summer of Play at Hinton Ampner!

From the 18th July to 6th September, set sail on a Pirate Adventure through our beautiful gardens with plenty of family-friendly activities to discover. Train to become a pirate, test your skills at Octopus Ring Toss and explore different play zones with the stunning South Downs as your backdrop.

Whether you're planning a day out with little adventurers or looking for ways to keep the kids active this summer, Hinton Ampner is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine and make memories together.

Bring a picnic and make a day of it 🧺

©National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

To accommodate volunteer wellbeing during a Red weather alert, the house at Hinton Ampner will be closed 24-25 June 2026...
23/06/2026

To accommodate volunteer wellbeing during a Red weather alert, the house at Hinton Ampner will be closed 24-25 June 2026. There will also be a reduced food offer with no hot food available on the 24-25 June. There may be potential changes to opening times, please check the website before travelling.

Thank you for your understanding.

Head Gardener’s Garden Tour 🌿🌸⁠⁠Join us on 2nd July, 11am - 12pm at Hinton Ampner for a guided walk with our Head Garden...
23/06/2026

Head Gardener’s Garden Tour 🌿🌸⁠
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Join us on 2nd July, 11am - 12pm at Hinton Ampner for a guided walk with our Head Gardener.⁠
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Discover what’s in bloom, explore seasonal highlights, and pick up expert tips and inspiration to take back to your own garden.⁠
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A relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at the gardens - don’t miss it 🌱⁠
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©National Trust Images/Esther Mills⁠
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Today’s the day 🎷☀️⁠⁠Don’t miss live music from Jazz Magic, playing on the lawn from 12-3pm.⁠⁠Bring a picnic, take in th...
21/06/2026

Today’s the day 🎷☀️⁠
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Don’t miss live music from Jazz Magic, playing on the lawn from 12-3pm.⁠
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Bring a picnic, take in the views, and settle in for a relaxed Father’s Day in the gardens 🌿⁠
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A perfect Sunday - we hope to see you there 🎶⁠
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©National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra⁠
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20/06/2026

This week for our Summer Garden celebration, our Head Gardener Chris will be talking all about the plants in the South Border that helps nature and wildlife thrive 🐝🦋🐛

This border has been designed to create a colourful, wildlife-friendly space that supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout the seasons.

It’s the final week for our “I Spot a Cow” family trail at Hinton Ampner 🐮Come along and explore the grounds as you hunt...
19/06/2026

It’s the final week for our “I Spot a Cow” family trail at Hinton Ampner 🐮

Come along and explore the grounds as you hunt down all the animal games hidden around the garden - perfect for keeping little ones busy and burning off some energy.

Bring a picnic, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy a relaxed day outdoors while the kids run free 🌿

©National Trust Images/Esther Mills

17/06/2026

We love watching this beautiful roe deer and her fawn moving gently through Broom wood, quiet and unhurried among the trees, so we thought you would too 🦌

📣 Exciting job opportunity! 📣We are recruiting for a full time Ranger to join our team at the Hinton Ampner estate and c...
15/06/2026

📣 Exciting job opportunity! 📣

We are recruiting for a full time Ranger to join our team at the Hinton Ampner estate and contribute to the exciting 'Reimagining a Hampshire Estate' nature recovery project.

If you love the outdoors, being surrounded by nature and contributing to something big then this is a role you won't want to miss out on.

To find out more head to our jobs website: https://www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk/ and search for IRC 177327

National Trust Images: Hugh Mothersole

14/06/2026

This week for our Summer Garden celebration, our Head Gardener Chris will be talking all about the plants in the Walled Garden that are Climate Resilient 🌿☀️🌧

The plants in this area of the garden can cope with hotter, drier summers and milder winters, whilst still providing colour and supporting wildlife.

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Hinton Ampner
New Alresford
SO240LA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441962771305

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