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Gardens to visit in Hampshire

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Here are some links to gardens to visit, either locally or whist on holiday in Hampshire. The sites we list include other sites recommending gardens as well as individual gardens.

The gardens listed include gardens which have limited access for people to visit, as well as other gardens open to the public all the year round - so check the opening times of particular gardens before going.


General Open Garden sites

British Red Cross Open Gardens programme offers a rare opportunity to explore the secrets of some hidden and private gardens not usually open to the public.

English Heritage - Lists The English Heritage gardens and properties open to The public.

Garden History and Garden Tours - International guide to gardens to visit - includes large number of UK gardens.

National Gardens Scheme - The Charity behind The Yellow Book of gardens open to The public. Often small and usual gardens open just one or two days a year. The site includes The GardenFinder database for finding gardens to visit.

National Trust - Lists The gardens and property owned by The National Trust in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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Please check opening times by website or other contact detail as gardens have their own various opening times.

Gardens to visit in Hampshire

Gertrude Jekyll

location: Upton Grey, RG25 2RD

- garden restored over the last 20 years - it was the garden that Gertrude Jekyll had designed in 1908 for Charles Holme, a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement.

website: https://gertrudejekyllgarden.c....

Hinton Ampner

location: Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 0LA

Beautifully manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, past borders full of the heady scent of roses, to breathtaking views across the South Downs.

website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.....

Mottisfont

location: near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LP

A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens.

Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this lovely old house. Crafted from a medieval priory, it is full of surprises, with art that intrigues and delights. Come back throughout the year to see different exhibitions in the gallery and the latest installations by our artists in residence.

Carpets of spring bulbs, a stunning walled rose garden, rich autumn leaves and a colourful winter garden make Mottisfont a feast for the senses all year round.

website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.....

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

location: Jermyns Lane, Romsey, SO51 0QA

- The magnificent collection of over 42,000 plants from temperate regions around the world grows in a variety of superb themed landscapes set over 180 acres.

website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thing....

West Green House Garden

location: West Green, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8JB

Celebrated garden with an intriguing collection of follies.

A delightful series of walled gardens surrounds the charming 18th -century house.

The garden has many original features including a grand water staircase, created by Marylyn Abbott, providing the focal point to the Nymphaeum fountain designed by Quinlan Terry.

website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.....

West Green House Gardens

location: Thackhams Lane, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JB

The garden combines neo -classical style with contemporary design. A grand water staircase provides a focal point to the Nymphaeum Fountain designed by architect Quinlan Terry. The magnificent Walled Garden, faithfully restored to its original lines, is entered through an arbor of wisteria. An alley of apple trees divides its elaborate potager with its berry filled fruit cages, annual flowers and colourful vegetables from its signature perennial borders exuberantly planted in subtle hues of mauve, plum and blue.

website: https://www.westgreenhouse.co.uk/

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