A woman in a pink jumper, eating a sandwich, feeds a toddler in a chunky knit cardigan, sitting in a wooden high chair in a café — Visitors in the café at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Places to eat in Hampshire

Feeling peckish? There are plenty of cafés and food outlets for you to visit and refuel during your adventures in Hampshire. Tuck into delicious meals and snacks, often handmade using seasonal ingredients. Or pack a hamper and find the perfect spot for a picnic.

A close up of soup and bread being served by a catering assistant

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Eating at Mottisfont

Treat yourself to a snack and drink at one of the cafés after a wander in the garden.

Hands cupping a full bowl of squash soup

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Eating and shopping at The Vyne

Enjoy a refreshment stop in the atmospheric tea-room at The Vyne. Treat yourself to a gift in the shop or get comfy in the window seat while browsing pre-loved books.

A grandparent and child wearing warm coats sit at a wooden picnic table outside, eating from a plate

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Eating and shopping at Hinton Ampner

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.

A baking demonstration at Winchester City Mill, with a chef behind a counter where baked goods are displayed, and visitors sitting at a table in the background

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Eating at Winchester City Mill

Visit the café in the heart of the mill for delicious baked products and a hot drink while soaking up the atmosphere of the 1,000-year-old watermill.

Want to make the most of being outdoors, no matter the season? Dig out a blanket, pack a flask and discover our favourite spots for a picnic in Hampshire.

A close-up of a family sitting at a picnic bench wearing sunglasses at Mottisfont

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Mottisfont

You'll find picnic tables, shady tree canopies, and lovely views in the south paddock at Mottisfont. Or pick a quieter spot behind the house for peaceful riverside picnics.

The Lake in summer at the Vyne, Hampshire

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The Vyne

The huge lawn at The Vyne is great for soaking up views of the magnificent lake, with fields and woods beyond. Plus you’re just a minute away from the café. Or picnic in the long grass of the fruit orchard.

Visitors in the garden in June at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

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Hinton Ampner

There are lots of pretty spots to settle down with a picnic at Hinton Ampner. Wander into the parkland and you'll find ancient trees offering shelter or shade, and glorious views.