Walled kitchen garden with flower borders, glasshouse, grass paths, and church behind wall in background — The walled garden at Hinton Ampner in autumn | © National Trust/Hugh Mothersole

Gardens and parks in Hampshire

The hot, dry summer has brought early autumn harvests – kitchen gardens are filling with produce, from heritage apple varieties to swelling orange pumpkins and leafy veg - a pretty backdrop for an autumn wander with family and friends.

Top autumn gardens to visit in Hampshire

The garden at Mottisfont

Raised beds packed with vibrant dahlias greet you as you enter Mottisfont’s walled kitchen garden. Look out for mini hanging gourds suspended from the wooden pergolas, espaliered apple trees and wigwams of climbing beans. In front of the house the clipped parterre is a mass of purple-pink and white flowerheads.

Pink and orange dahlias in a raised bed with gravel track to the left and brick edged raised beds and a wooden pergola in the background

The garden at Hinton Ampner

There are bright pops of colour all around these gardens in early autumn. Check out the floral displays below the terrace, the dahlias and gourds in the kitchen garden. Our newly refurbished scarecrow is watching over swelling orange pumpkins and in the nearby glasshouse you’ll fine bright pelargoniums and chillies.

The Walled Garden and All Saints church at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire. A stone square church tower with a tiled roof is visible beyond large shrubs, with tall trees to either side

The garden at The Vyne

Escape into these tranquil landscaped gardens to soak up borders of soft autumn colour, an orchard filled with heritage fruit, and historic vistas across the lake. In the walled garden you’ll find arches of apple trees, vegetables and flowers. Soon, the liquidamber and swamp cypress trees fringing the lake will turn rich reds and purples.

Purple and white flowers on a lawn, with hedge to left, gravel path and old red brick walls in background

Hampshire parkland

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

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. There are several waymarked trails on to the wider estate.