Hinton Ampner
A National Trust country house with a classic 20th-century English garden, where neatly clipped hedges and flower borders complement views of the South Downs.
The Georgian-style mansion at Hinton Ampner was damaged by fire in 1960. Its last owner, Ralph Dutton, rebuilt it and designed the garden with great care. The garden is known for its geometric hedges, yew topiary and seasonal flower borders, and is considered one of the finest English gardens of the 20th century. Inside the house are furniture, porcelain and paintings from his collection. Country walks around the estate offer views of the South Downs National Park. Admission is about £15, and entry is free for National Trust members. It is about 13 km from Winchester.
Opening hours
approx. 10:00–17:00; mansion open seasonally
Nearby sights
- Watercress Line (Mid Hants Railway)
- New Alresford
- Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
- Marwell Zoo
- Winchester City Mill
- Statue of Alfred the Great
- Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
- St Catherine's Hill