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Summer of Play

Summer of Play with a splash of Pirates arrives at Hinton Ampner. Come and experience the gardens and grounds like never before and experience a whole new world of play.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Get ready for a swashbuckling Summer full of fun! With the beautiful backdrop of the South Downs our gardens are hosting Pirate Adventures. With different areas to discover there is fun for all the family. From Pirate training to Octopus ring toss, we're the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine and run off some energy.

This is a great day out for all the family and the perfect opportunity to get the kids out and about in Hampshire!

Mornings and weekends tend to be our busier days and times. If you would like a quieter visit try visiting after 2pm, when there is still plenty of time to see and do all the activities.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability for children

Suitable for ages 4-6, with sensory games on the Tennis Lawn for pre schoolers.

Upcoming events

The Gardener's garden tour 

Join one of our garden tours led by our Senior or Head gardener.

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on
2 Jul to 1 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

Summer in the House: A Grand Soirée 

Step inside Hinton Ampner and discover an immersive exhibition celebrating Ralph Dutton’s passion for hosting, entertaining, and bringing people together.

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on
2 Jul to 30 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 59 other dates or times

Guided garden tours 

Discover more about the gardens at Hinton Ampner by joining one of our volunteer led garden tours.

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on
4 Jul to 31 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:15+ 44 other dates or times

Festival of Archaeology: Test Pits 

During this year's Festival of Archaeology, the Hinton Heritage and Archaeology Team (HART) will be undertaking test pits in the orchard area. Come along and see what they discover!

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25 Jul to 2 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times