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Notice: The House will be closed from 14:30 pm on Saturday the 18th of May due to a private function, Last entry will be at 14:10pm We apologise for the inconvenience.

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.

Daffodils mark the arrival of spring in the garden. © Dawn Rayment, National Trust

Daffodils mark the arrival of spring in the garden.

© Dawn Rayment, National Trust

Spring flowers

The lawns are awash with colour as spring blooms are popping their heads up. The greenhouse is full of blossom from the ‘Duke of York’ peach tree. Come April and May the woodlands will have a stunning carpet of bluebells.

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50th anniversary exhibition

Surveying the damage after the fire

Surveying the damage after the fire

2013 is the 50th anniversary of Hinton Ampner's grand re-opening after a devastating fire. Join us and discover the stories behind the restoration at a new exhibition from 25 May to 2 June, and a weekend of fun on 25 May to 27 May.