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Hinton Ampner
Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens
Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LA
Opening times for 24 April 2025
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:30 Estate 10:00 - 17:00 Garden 10:00 - 17:00 Shop 11:00 - 17:00 Café 10:00 - 16:30 Second-hand bookshop 10:00 - 17:00 Last entry is one hour before closing. Please be advised that during the winter months our garden is hard paths only. Whilst every effort is made to open both floors of the house, we are reliant on our team of volunteers to enable this to happen. This can sometimes mean some rooms are closed.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £18.70 £17.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.40 £8.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £46.80 £42.50 Family One Adult £28.10 £25.50 Garden Only - Peak
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £16.50 £15.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £8.30 £7.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £41.30 £37.50 Family One Adult £24.80 £22.50 House and Garden - Off Peak
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £16.50 £15.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £8.30 £7.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £41.30 £37.50 Family One Adult £24.80 £22.50 Garden Only - Off Peak
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £11.00 £10.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.50 £5.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £27.50 £25.00 Family One Adult £16.50 £15.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop located in the plant courtyard
- Café
open daily. Located in the Old Stables with indoor and outdoor seating available. Secondary outlet available on peak days.
- Car park
Free car parking for Hinton Ampner visitors. Please park respectfully of others.
- Cycle parking
Space for 8 cycles to be parked within the visitor car park.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed on short leads through the garden, estate, shop and second-hand bookshop. Water bowls are provided around the site. Assistance dogs only in the house and café.
- Picnic area
Several picnic benches available on the Parkland overlooking beautiful countryside.
- Shop
Open daily from 11am.
- Toilet
Facilities available to the side of the house and opposite the Second-Hand bookshop.
There are accessible toilets/baby-changing facilities by mansion in courtyard. Accessible Parking is available in main car park, further parking is available closer to the Mansion. For full accessibility information, please see our access statement below. To give you an idea of what you might see and hear when you visit, see our visual story included in the access statement.
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet located in the courtyard to the right of the mansion.
- Braille (guide or menu)
A Braille version of the visitor map is available at Visitor Welcome
- Designated parking
There is designated parking in our main visitor car park, alternatively there are some spaces close to the Mansion which will need to be discussed with the Visitor Welcome team upon arrival.
- Drop-off point
Drive up to the visitor welcome building, drop off point with bench.
- Induction loop
An induction loop is available at the reception desk.
- Large print (guide or menu)
Large Print version of the visitor map is available at Visitor Welcome
- Level access to shop
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramp access into Visitor Reception building. Ramp access to the house is via a separate entrance to the side of the property. One of the entrances to the café has a ramp.
- Seating available
- Wheelchairs available
There are 6 manual wheelchairs available for loan. Booking is recommended at busy times, such as school holidays or bank holidays.
- By road
on A272, 1 mile west of Bramdean village, 8 miles east of Winchester. Leave M3 at exit 9 and follow signs to Petersfield.
Parking: Free to visitors to Hinton Ampner. For Accessible Parking please call 01962 771305 for further details. Entrance Gate 2m 45cm wide, 3m 25cm high. Motorhomes bigger than this please call 01962 771305 for further instruction.
Sat Nav: Use post code SO24 0NH for satnav, this is the postcode for the Hinton Arms pub which is 20 metres west from the main entrance gates. What3Words: ///wordplay.puzzled.arrive
- On foot
Arrival on foot to main gates off the A272. Make your way up the main drive way to visitor reception using the gates next to both cattle grids. Arrival from direct access from Wayfarers Way, linked to South Downs way, please report to reception at far end of the main drive on arrival.
- By train
Winchester 9 miles; Petersfield 10 miles; Alresford (Mid-Hants Railway steam railway, linked via mainline services at Alton) 4 miles. See bus details for transfers to Hinton Ampner.
- By bus
Winchester to Petersfield, via Alresford (passing close to Winchester and Alresford train stations and passing Petersfield train station). Number 67 Stagecoach bus (No Sunday service). Both east and westbound bus stops located within 5 minute walk of the main entrance.
- Cycling
Arrival from main entrance gates on A272, via the visitor reception. Cycle Racks available 50m from Visitor Reception
- Arrival time
To avoid obstructing traffic please do not arrive before 9:40 am.
Planning your visit
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Visiting Hinton Ampner with your dog
Hinton Ampner is a two pawprint rated place. Discover more about getting the most out of your visit with your dog, where they can explore and things to consider when you are on the estate.
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Walking at Hinton Ampner
Find out more about the wider estate and where to go if you want to stretch your legs on a longer walk
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Family days out
There's lots to do together with our beautiful house and grounds making the perfect backdrop
Highlights
House
After a fire in 1960, the House was rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton. Beautifully proportioned rooms which house a collection of ceramics and art. The ground floor is open every day.
Garden
Manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, mature tree lined landscapes and views across the South Downs.
Estate
Enjoy acres of countryside walking with glorious views over the South Downs countryside.
Eating
The café is the perfect place to relax and satisfy your taste buds during your visit. Housed in one of the oldest buildings on the Hinton estate, the café was formerly the stable block, as well as the village Social Club, making it a historic hub of activity.
Shopping
Visit the shop at Hinton Ampner for locally sourced products as well as a range of National Trust favourites.
Spotlight events
Explore events and activities at Hinton Ampner and see what you can do on your next visit
Treasured Collections
Discover some of the family heirlooms treasured by Ralph Dutton, the last private owner of Hinton Ampner and learn more about Ralph’s close family including his grandmother Lavinia, and his sisters Blanche, Joan and Ursula.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail 19 July – 7 September 2025
Join us from 19 July for an enchanting journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Hinton Ampner are thrilled to host this captivating trail where little ones can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations.
Things to see and do
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The garden at Hinton Ampner
Discover clipped topiary contrasting with brick walls, lilies floating on the surface of a pond and flower borders that transform throughout the seasons.
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The estate at Hinton Ampner
Choose from a range of different walks to explore this wide-ranging estate. Find out about the ancient trees that make their home here or an important battle from the Civil War.
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The house at Hinton Ampner
This is a house that has sprung up from the ashes. With lavish interiors and beautiful collections, you’ll go on a journey through centuries of design influences.
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Family-friendly things to do at Hinton Ampner
Hinton is the ideal place for a family day out. Discover nature walks and lots of space to run around in the countryside.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Hinton Ampner
Discover a menu using freshly grown ingredients from the Walled Garden, hot meals and drinks. Pick up gifts and second-hand books, with something for everyone in the shop.
The Café at Hinton Ampner
Discover a range of light lunches and tasty treats in the former stables block, one of the oldest parts of the estate. Why not warm up with a tasty hot drink after your adventures?
Top trails
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Dutton Estate walk at Hinton Ampner
This moderate circular walk starts on open downland with endless views over the South Downs, then weaves through towering beech woods, with broad avenues along which to walk.
Trail
Stewkeley walk at Hinton Ampner
Follow the Stewkeley walk at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire to discover the open spaces at the estate and the village of Kilmeston.
Trail
Battle of Cheriton walk
Explore the area of one of the most decisive battles in the English Civil War – the Battle of Cheriton. This trail, along footpaths and farm tracks, follows in the footsteps of soldiers who fought in a conflict that helped shape the future of England.
Upcoming events
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Treasured Collections at Hinton Ampner
This spotlight display at Hinton Ampner will showcase the rich variety of pieces Ralph Dutton treasured which are comparable with international museum collections.
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Celebration of Flowers
We’ve a packed schedule of events across the house and garden; floral displays, daily weekday garden tours, garden advice and summer open evenings accompanied by live jazz music plus live outdoor theatre!
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Summer evenings at Hinton Ampner: 11 June
On selected dates during June, take advantage of an extra-special opportunity to take a turn around the gardens at dusk, to enjoy a picnic, shop and listen to live jazz music.
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Summer evenings at Hinton Ampner: 17 June
On selected dates during June, take advantage of an extra-special opportunity to take a turn around the gardens at dusk, to enjoy a picnic, shop and listen to live jazz music.
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Quantum Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream - Friday 20th June
Shakespeare's classic comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem comes to Hinton Ampner, when fairies are abroad and nothing is as it seems...
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Summer evenings at Hinton Ampner: 23 June
On selected dates during June, take advantage of an extra-special opportunity to take a turn around the gardens at dusk, to enjoy a picnic, shop and listen to live jazz music.
About Hinton Ampner
This elegant country manor and tranquil garden sit so harmoniously within the landscape that one cannot exist without the other.
The house was lovingly rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton, after a catastrophic fire in 1960. Enjoy the beautifully proportioned rooms which house his exquisite collection of ceramics and art, each window offering undisturbed views to the tranquil countryside beyond.
Beautifully manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, past borders full of the heady scent of roses, to breathtaking views across the South Downs.
History
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The history of Hinton Ampner
Find out how this historic house rose from the ashes in the 1960s. Discover the mark each owner made over the centuries, from Tudor beginnings to neo-Georgian styling.
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Hinton Ampner House Downloadable Tour
Explore Hinton Ampner House room by room and discover the history of the site and some of the collection items on display with this downloadable tour.
Art and collections
Hinton Ampner's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Hinton Ampner on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
Project
Project
Hinton Ampner: Reimagining a Hampshire Estate
Everything you need to know about this project to transform the estate into a more vibrant, accessible and sustainable place where people and nature can thrive.
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From Addis Ababa to Hampshire: developing climate-resilient gardens
As part of the International National Trust Organisation’s Withstanding Change project, National Trust teams at Hinton Ampner and Mottisfont in Hampshire have been working closely with Heritage Watch Ethiopia to learn about adapting their gardens to climate change.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Hinton Ampner.