Long border of tulips with mushroom shaped topiary and hedging in the background — Hinton Ampner's spring borders in the sunken garden | © National Trust/Hugh Mothersole

Gardens and parks in Hampshire

Our Hampshire gardens are awash with blooms in spring. You'll find jewel-coloured tulips, fruit- and ornamental cherry blossom at Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont. There are wild beauties too, with orchids, snakeshead fritillaries and other wildflowers popping up in the orchard at Sandham Memorial Chapel.

Pink and white tulips and topiary in the Sunken Garden with the house in the background at Hinton Ampner

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The garden at Hinton Ampner

Over 5,000 tulips bring bright shots of colour to Hinton’s gardens. There are no less than 12 varieties, including pink-tinged Apricot Beauty and green striped Orange Marmalade in the kitchen garden. Stoll down the lichen-covered terrace steps to find long borders packed with soft pinks and oranges.

The walled rose garden at Mottisfont, Hampshire

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The garden at Mottisfont

Tulips and other bright flowers fill borders in the walled gardens at Mottisfont. Rich pink and white fruit blossom is unfurling in the rose garden and soon the first roses will start to appear in t.

Blossom in the walled garden at The Vyne.

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The garden at The Vyne

Frothy almond-scented cherry blossom pops up in the wild garden at The Vyne. Tulips provide pops of purple, pink and cream colour in the walled garden. In late spring, 40 apple varieties as well as medlar, plum and pear trees fill the orchard with candy-pink and white blossoms.

Small avenue of young crab apple trees in full white blossom in foreground, set on lawn with gravel path in the middle, and red brick Sandham Memorial Chapel in the background

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The garden at Sandham Memorial Chapel

There are picnic benches in Sandham’s charming orchard – the perfect place to take in pink and white apple blossom in late spring, beneath which wildflowers grow in this meadow setting. At the back of the chapel you’ll find an avenue of young flowering crab apple trees.

Lush tropical looking plants in a small garden with path in the middle and red brick Winchester City Mill in the background

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Winchester City Mill's island garden

Winchester City Mill’s island garden is a unique opportunity to explore lush tropical-style planting whilst the famous river Itchen rushes by on both sides. It’s also a wonderful place to enjoy coffee, cake or maybe lunch – the garden doubles as the mill’s outdoor café.

Stretch your legs, run around, enjoy some peace and quiet and take in stunning views.

Views of the parkland and South Downs beyond at Hinton Ampner

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The estate at Hinton Ampner

Adjoining the gardens are acres of beautiful parkland. Follow the ancient tree trail to discover some of its remarkable gnarled veterans, or simply enjoy soaking up the panoramic vista as you wander.