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Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 11:00 - 15:30 |
Estate | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Garden | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Shop | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Café | 10:00 - 16:30 |
Second-hand bookshop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £17.60 | £16.00 |
Child | £8.80 | £8.00 |
Family | £44.00 | £40.00 |
Family One Adult | £26.40 | £24.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
---|---|---|
Adult | £15.40 | £14.00 |
Child | £7.70 | £7.00 |
Family | £38.50 | £35.00 |
Family One Adult | £23.10 | £21.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
---|---|---|
Adult | £15.40 | £14.00 |
Child | £7.70 | £7.00 |
Family | £38.50 | £35.00 |
Family One Adult | £23.10 | £21.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
---|---|---|
Adult | £10.50 | £9.50 |
Child | £5.30 | £4.75 |
Family | £26.20 | £23.75 |
Family One Adult | £15.70 | £14.25 |
Dogs are allowed on all estate walks and most parts of the garden on short leads. Assistance dogs only in the house and café. Water bowls are provided around the site.
There are accessible toilets/baby-changing facilities by mansion in courtyard. Accessible Parking is available in main car park, further parking is available closer to the Mansion. For full accessible information, please see our access statement below. To give you an idea of what you might see and hear when you visit, see our visual story included in the access statement.
Large Print version of the visitor map is available at Visitor Welcome
Accessible toilet located in the courtyard to the right of the mansion.
A Braille version of the visitor map is available at Visitor Welcome
Ramp access into Visitor Reception building. Ramp access to the house is via a separate entrance to the side of the property. One of the entrances to the café has a ramp.
There is designated parking in our main visitor car park, alternatively there are some spaces close to the Mansion which will need to be discussed with the Visitor Welcome team upon arrival.
An induction loop is available at the reception desk.
There are 6 manual wheelchairs available for loan. Booking is recommended at busy times, such as school holidays or bank holidays.
on A272, 1 mile west of Bramdean village, 8 miles east of Winchester. Leave M3 at exit 9 and follow signs to Petersfield.
Parking: free, please call 01962 771305 for details on disabled parking.
Sat Nav: Use post code SO24 0NH for satnav, this is the postcode for the Hinton arms pub which is 20 metres west from main entrance gates. House post code will direct you to the wrong entrance.
Arrival on foot to main gates off the A272. Make your way up the main drive way to visitor reception using the gates next to both cattle grids. Arrival from direct access from Wayfarers Way, linked to South Downs way, please report to reception at far end of the main drive on arrival.
Winchester 9 miles; Petersfield 10 miles; Alresford (Mid-Hants Railway steam railway, linked via mainline services at Alton) 4 miles. See bus details for transfers to Hinton Ampner.
Winchester to Petersfield, via Alresford (passing close to Winchester and Alresford train stations and passing Petersfield train station). Number 67 Stagecoach bus (No Sunday service). Both east and westbound bus stops located within 5 minute walk of the main entrance.
Arrival from main entrance gates on A272, via the visitor reception.
To avoid obstructing traffic please do not arrive before 9:40 am.
Hinton Ampner is the ideal place for a family day out. Discover more about the activities and events taking place.
Hinton Ampner is a two pawprint rated place. Discover more about getting the most out of your visit with your dog, where they can explore and things to consider when you are on the estate.
Find out more about the wider estate and where to go if you want to stretch your legs on a longer walk
There's lots to do together with our beautiful house and grounds making the perfect backdrop
After a fire in 1960, the House was rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton. Beautifully proportioned rooms which house a collection of ceramics and art. The ground floor is open every day.
Manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, borders of roses and views across the South Downs.
Enjoy acres of countryside walking with glorious views over the South Downs countryside.
The café is the perfect place to relax and satisfy your taste buds during your visit. Housed in one of the oldest buildings on the Hinton estate, the café was formerly the stable block, as well as the village Social Club, making it a historic hub of activity.
Visit the shop at Hinton Ampner for locally sourced products as well as a range of National Trust favourites.
Explore events and activities at Hinton Ampner and see what you can do on your next visit
Roll up, roll up! A Summer of Play arrives at Hinton Ampner, with a circus twist! Step up and experience the gardens and grounds like never before and experience a whole world of PLAY. Discover circus-themed activities, plus drop-in workshops (set dates).
Discover clipped topiary contrasting with brick walls, lilies floating on the surface of a pond and flower borders that transform throughout the seasons.
Choose from a range of different walks to explore this wide-ranging estate. Find out about the ancient trees that make their home here or an important battle from the Civil War.
This is a house that has sprung up from the ashes. With lavish interiors and beautiful collections, you’ll go on a journey through centuries of design influences.
As the Reimagining a Hampshire Estate conservation project unfolds, there will be plenty of opportunities for visitors and the local community to get involved and share their experiences.
Hinton is the ideal place for a family day out. Discover more about the activities and events taking place, including spring and summer theatre.
This moderate circular walk starts on open downland with endless views over the South Downs, then weaves through towering beech woods, with broad avenues along which to walk.
Follow the Stewkeley walk at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire to discover the open spaces at the estate and the village of Kilmeston.
Explore the area of one of the most decisive battles in the English Civil War – the Battle of Cheriton. This trail, along footpaths and farm tracks, follows in the footsteps of soldiers who fought in a conflict that helped shape the future of England.
Discover a menu using freshly grown ingredients from the Walled Garden, hot meals and drinks. Pick up gifts and second-hand books, with something for everyone in the shop.
Discover a range of summer drinks and tasty treats in the former stables block, one of the oldest parts of the estate. Whether you're after an ice cream to sit on the lawn or a spot of lunch after a summer stroll, we have something for everyone.
Explore more with your four-legged friends! In partnership with Forthglade, visit Hinton Ampner and other participating properties to collect 6 stamps on your free pooch passport to receive a treat.
Roll up, roll up! A Summer of Play arrives at Hinton Ampner, with a circus twist! Step up and experience the gardens and grounds like never before and experience a whole world of PLAY.
Autumn colour returns and with that so does our annual Harvest celebration!
Come and join us for a gourd time and discover over 200 pumpkins at Hinton Ampner!
If you’re looking for some frightfully good family fun this half term, then come and join Wilma the Witch on her potions trail!
As part of our harvest celebration, come and join experts from Sparsholt College to learn about the wonderful world of apples.
This elegant country manor and tranquil garden sit so harmoniously within the landscape that one cannot exist without the other.
The house was lovingly rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton, after a catastrophic fire in 1960. Enjoy the beautifully proportioned rooms which house his exquisite collection of ceramics and art, each window offering undisturbed views to the tranquil countryside beyond.
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.
Find out how this historic house rose from the ashes in the 1960s. Discover the mark each owner made over the centuries, from Tudor beginnings to neo-Georgian styling.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Hinton Ampner on the National Trust Collections website.
Everything you need to know about this project to transform the estate into a more vibrant, accessible and sustainable place where people and nature can thrive.
As part of the International National Trust Organisation’s Withstanding Change project, National Trust teams at Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont in Hampshire have been working closely with Heritage Watch Ethiopia to learn about adapting their gardens to climate change.
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Hinton Ampner.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.