Until Sunday 30 June, the ground floor of Hinton Ampner's house is adorned with floral displays in celebration of Flora Domestica; the art of flower arranging. The house is open every day from 11am to 3.30pm and is free to visit for National Trust members. Admission for non-members applies.
Ralph Dutton, Hinton Ampner's last owner, was a passionate garden designer and historian. He worked diligently to create an outdoor space many consider a masterpiece of 20th-century garden design, and remains the same garden visitors can see today.
However, Ralph's love for flora didn't stop outside. He was well known for creating impressive flower arrangements inside the house, complementing the Neo-Georgian interior he preferred.
In honour of this legacy, every day throughout June, Hinton Ampner's house is dressed with floral arrangements influenced by ones Ralph used to love. As you make your way through these intimate rooms, your senses will pick up on the beautiful scent, colour and structure from the various fragrant displays. A seasonal highlight will be the roses in the dining room; a favourite Ralph liked to grow in the walled kitchen garden.
