Hinton Ampner

Important notice -

Due to essential electrical works the first floor of the house is currently closed. The ground floor is fully open showcasing our Object in Focus exhibition.We apologise for the inconvenience.

Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens

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Sevres blue, Jasper group in Wedgwood style with Venus and cupid in biscuit in the north drawing room at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Object in Focus 

Discover the secret treasures in our collection as we exhibit some of the previously unseen pieces throughout the ground floor of the house.

The south front at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Explore the house and collections at Hinton Ampner 

Hinton Ampner is largely the creation of one man, Ralph Dutton, and his visions of a fine country house and comfortable Georgian living.

Planted urn in the octogan garden at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Late summer colour at Hinton Ampner 

As the crowds dissipate, take a peaceful stroll around the gardens at Hinton Ampner with our beautiful displays of Dahlias and views out towards the South Downs.

A picture of a girl clasping autumn leaves

Family fun this autumn at Hinton Ampner 

Get out and about this autumn at Hinton Ampner with activities for all the family from our half-term trail to walks through our estate. Don't forget your 50 things scrapbook too!

autumn walking

Autumn walks at Hinton Ampner 

Whether you're looking forward to dusting off the cobwebs and breathing in the crisp autumnal air or building up an appetite to sample some warming treats there are plenty of reasons to explore our estate.

The Dell in summer at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Silent Space at Hinton Ampner 

Hinton Ampner's garden was created for Ralph Dutton and his guests to enjoy peace and tranquility. Visit us this season and enjoy the gardens as he intended.

Upcoming events

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Object in Focus

Fri 21 Sep 2018
11:00-15:30
Our new Object in Focus series showcases items from Ralph Dutton's personal collection.

Time for tea half-term trail

Sat 20 Oct 2018
10:00-15:30
The gardens at Hinton are full of nooks and crannies - perfect for outdoor adventures. This October half-term, try out the new family trail.

Christmas at Hinton Ampner

Sat 01 Dec 2018
11:00-11:30
Reserve your time slot with us this December. Due to popularity, we are running on pre-booked house tickets where you pay a reservation fee now and then the remainder of the ticket price when you visit.
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Eating and shopping

View of the café at Hinton Ampner from the roof of the house

Autumn in the café 

Our café is the perfect place to relax and satisfy your taste buds during your visit.

The plant centre at Hinton Ampner is full of summer colour

Retail therapy this autumn 

Browse our shop on a day out at Hinton Ampner for a selection of gifts, treats and home and garden items.

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History

North view of Victorian Hinton Ampner house

The Story of Hinton Ampner 

If you know where to look, there are clues that point to Hinton Ampner's long and storied history, one that stretches back nearly 500 years.

Fire service tackling the blaze at Hinton Ampner, 1960

The fire at Hinton Ampner 

On Sunday 3rd April 1960, Ralph Dutton took to the woods for a walk after lunch. It was a walk he would later regret.

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Groups

Smiling group of 60 plus on a visit to a National Trust property

Group visits at Hinton Ampner 

Admire the house, explore the grounds and wet your whistle at our café as we ensure your group has a great day out.

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Our work

The North Portico entrance at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Restoring the Portico at Hinton Ampner 

We're restoring the woodwork on Hinton Ampner's North Portico to return it to its former glory and protect it for the future.

The chandelier in the Drawing Room of Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Cleaning the chandelier at Hinton Ampner 

We've been cleaning the chandelier in Hinton Ampner's Drawing Room to ensure we can preserve its beauty for many years to come.

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Art and collections

Susannah and the Elders, Giovanni Pellegrini

Hinton Ampner's must-see collection items 

Hinton Ampner is full of treasures, most of which have been painstakingly collected by just one man, Ralph Dutton. Here are some of the items not to be missed on your visit.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Hinton Ampner on the National Trust Collections website

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